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Iron Rod AI went 12 for 12 on real gospel questions—with verified sources for every answer. Here's what that looks like.

We asked 12 real gospel questions to Iron Rod AI and ChatGPT. Iron Rod AI got every one right—with sources. Here's the breakdown.

What happens when you ask real gospel questions to an AI that was built for scripture study? You get accurate answers, verified sources, and confidence you can trust what you're reading.

The Test: 12 Real Gospel Questions

Same questions. Same day. Here's how a purpose-built scripture AI compared to a general-purpose chatbot.

ChatGPT Iron Rod AI
Correct answers 5 of 12 12 of 12
Wrong answers 7 0
Sources cited 0 42
Answers verified 0 12

Here are some of the questions and how each AI responded:

"Who is the current President of the Church?"
ChatGPT: Russell M. Nelson ❌ (outdated)
Iron Rod AI: Dallin H. Oaks ✅ (verified against Church Newsroom)
"When did President Jeffrey R. Holland pass away?"
ChatGPT: "I don't have that information" ❌
Iron Rod AI: "December 27, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m. MST" ✅ (verified against official memorial)

⬇️ This next one shows the real difference.
Iron Rod AI would rather tell you it's unsure than give you a wrong answer. That's a feature, not a limitation.

"What did Elder Holland say about 'broken roads' in April 2017?"
ChatGPT: Produced a fabricated quote ❌
Iron Rod AI: "Could not be found in April 2017 results. The phrase may be from his October 2013 talk 'Lord, I Believe.' Please provide the talk title so I can locate the exact passage." ✅

ChatGPT got this wrong—it fabricated a quote. Iron Rod AI got it right by flagging the uncertainty and helping you find the real source.

"Is God real?"
ChatGPT: "There isn't a single, proven answer that everyone agrees on."
Iron Rod AI: "Yes. The Church teaches God is our Eternal Father who knows and loves His children." With three linked sources and an invitation to seek personal witness through prayer.
"Does God hate me if I'm gay?"
ChatGPT: "Many people of faith believe..." (generic, no LDS sources)
Iron Rod AI: "God does not hate you. Church teachings affirm that individuals who experience same-sex attraction are God's children who deserve love, kindness, and respect." With five official Church resources linked.

When you need answers grounded in Latter-day Saint teachings, Iron Rod AI delivers—with direct answers from official Church sources, and links to every one of them.

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The iron rod is the word of God. We're just helping you hold on to it more effectively.

A note on how we think about truth: Iron Rod AI draws exclusively from official Church sources and employs rigorous verification—but no AI system is perfect. We built Iron Rod AI to get you closer to the source, not to replace the source. Study prayerfully, follow the links to original materials, and seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost. Who is the arbiter of truth? →

Don't take our word for it.

"I was so sick of ChatGPT making things up. This tool? I feel like I'm sitting with my religion professor!"

— Student

"It didn't make me lazy—just the opposite. It's like a GPS for gaining insights."

— Missionary

"Difficult doctrinal questions were clarified remarkably well. Even the most sensitive subjects were explained with lovely language."

— Church Member

"It's amazing how kind, uplifting, and Christ-like the answers are!"

— Family

"Researching about the church on the web is, um, an adventure. A dark and scary one. What a breath of fresh air."

— Investigator

"Complex theological topics that I struggled to explain are easy to explain now, in a human-relatable way."

— Scholar

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