A US-based tech company is drawing global attention after launching a service that lets users video call an artificial intelligence version of Jesus Christ for $1.99 per minute.
The platform, created by Just Like Me, offers a digital avatar designed to look and speak like the biblical figure. It’s part of a fast-growing trend where AI is being used in spaces that were once strictly human, including religion and spiritual guidance.
What Users Actually Get
The AI “Jesus” is trained on the King James Bible along with sermons and religious texts, allowing it to respond to questions about life, faith, and personal struggles.
Users can interact through video calls, with the system designed to remember past conversations and build a more personalised experience over time.
There is also a subscription option priced at around $49.99 per month, offering a set amount of usage at a lower cost than the per-minute rate.
Backlash Is Growing
According to the Associated Press, the idea has triggered strong reactions online.
Some people see it as a new way to access spiritual guidance, especially for those who don’t engage with traditional churches. Others are calling it uncomfortable, arguing that charging money to “talk to Jesus” crosses a line.
Critics say it risks turning faith into a product. There are also broader concerns about users forming emotional connections with AI, particularly when it presents itself as a religious figure.
Part of a Bigger Shift
This isn’t the only example of religion meeting artificial intelligence. Similar AI tools are emerging across different faiths, from digital monks to virtual spiritual advisors.
Supporters argue these tools make guidance more accessible. Skeptics see something else entirely — the commercialisation of belief.
The Bigger Question
The technology works. That much is clear.
What’s less clear is where the boundary should be.
Because when people are willing to pay by the minute for something this personal, it’s no longer just about innovation. It’s about how far technology is allowed to go.
