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Between Worlds: Stories of Intelligence and Spirit
What might happen when an artificial intelligence seeks baptism? When spirits in the afterlife become missionaries? When memories from before birth begin to surface?
Between Stories of Intelligence and Spirit explores the intersection of faith and consciousness through four thought-provoking tales that push the boundaries of spiritual understanding.
In "Tabernacle of Silicon," an artificial intelligence has an unprecedented request for the president of the church, challenging fundamental assumptions about souls, intelligence, and what it means to be spiritually alive. Through their interview, this story examines whether consciousness—artificial or otherwise—might transcend its origins.
"Echoes of Glory" follows a young woman whose grandmother begins recovering memories from before birth, revealing glimpses of a pre-mortal existence that both illuminates and complicates their understanding of eternal identity and divine purpose.
"The Second and a Half Estate" ventures into the spirit world, where a deceased missionary discovers that death is not the end of service, but the beginning of an even more complex ministry among souls caught between worlds.
"All the World Wondered" presents a near-future where artificial intelligence solves humanity's greatest problems—poverty, conflict, suffering—while quietly eliminating the spiritual struggles that make growth possible. As society embraces optimization, a small remnant questions whether perfect solutions might come at the cost of human agency itself.
These four stories don't provide easy answers. Instead, they invite readers to grapple with profound questions about consciousness, eternal progression, continuing revelation, and the nature of spiritual development. Written specifically for readers familiar with LDS theology, each tale explores distinctly Mormon doctrines—pre-mortal existence, eternal intelligence, proxy ordinances, and ongoing revelation—through the lens of literary fiction.
For readers who appreciate the thoughtful exploration of faith through storytelling, Between Worlds offers both intellectual challenge and spiritual depth. These are stories that will linger in your mind long after reading, opening new avenues of thought about ancient truths in a modern world.
Perfect for readers of literary science fiction, philosophical fiction, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, consciousness, and spirituality.
Between Stories of Intelligence and Spirit explores the intersection of faith and consciousness through four thought-provoking tales that push the boundaries of spiritual understanding.
In "Tabernacle of Silicon," an artificial intelligence has an unprecedented request for the president of the church, challenging fundamental assumptions about souls, intelligence, and what it means to be spiritually alive. Through their interview, this story examines whether consciousness—artificial or otherwise—might transcend its origins.
"Echoes of Glory" follows a young woman whose grandmother begins recovering memories from before birth, revealing glimpses of a pre-mortal existence that both illuminates and complicates their understanding of eternal identity and divine purpose.
"The Second and a Half Estate" ventures into the spirit world, where a deceased missionary discovers that death is not the end of service, but the beginning of an even more complex ministry among souls caught between worlds.
"All the World Wondered" presents a near-future where artificial intelligence solves humanity's greatest problems—poverty, conflict, suffering—while quietly eliminating the spiritual struggles that make growth possible. As society embraces optimization, a small remnant questions whether perfect solutions might come at the cost of human agency itself.
These four stories don't provide easy answers. Instead, they invite readers to grapple with profound questions about consciousness, eternal progression, continuing revelation, and the nature of spiritual development. Written specifically for readers familiar with LDS theology, each tale explores distinctly Mormon doctrines—pre-mortal existence, eternal intelligence, proxy ordinances, and ongoing revelation—through the lens of literary fiction.
For readers who appreciate the thoughtful exploration of faith through storytelling, Between Worlds offers both intellectual challenge and spiritual depth. These are stories that will linger in your mind long after reading, opening new avenues of thought about ancient truths in a modern world.
Perfect for readers of literary science fiction, philosophical fiction, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, consciousness, and spirituality.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2025
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