US Vice President JD Vance Says He Is Doing ‘God’s Work’ and Accepts Possibility of End Times

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has said he is committed to doing “as much of God’s work as possible,” adding that he would accept the possibility that his efforts could contribute to what Christian prophecy describes as the “end times.”

Vance made the remarks during a podcast interview with evangelical host Bryce Crawford, where he discussed his religious beliefs, the possibility of the end times and the role of faith in contemporary society.

Addressing questions about whether he believed humanity was currently living through the end times, Vance said he did not know, while cautioning against becoming excessively focused on apocalyptic predictions.

He said the end times could occur thousands of years in the future or within months, stressing that people should instead concentrate on building a better and enduring world.

Vance also said developments in the modern world made him “not shocked” by the possibility that the Antichrist could already be present. He cited the growing use of artificial intelligence as one area of concern, particularly when technology is used to replace human interaction in personal relationships.

The vice president described the use of artificial intelligence as a marriage counsellor as troubling, arguing that separating people from the social relationships he believes God intended for humanity could have serious consequences.

Vance further recounted experiences in meetings with world leaders in which he said he had sensed a form of “spiritual darkness.” According to the vice president, such moments triggered what he described as a personal spiritual warning.

The comments come after Vance’s increasing public discussion of religion and his conversion to Catholicism. He published a spiritual memoir earlier this year addressing his faith and religious journey.

During the podcast, Vance also defended President Donald Trump over an AI-generated image portraying Trump as Jesus, which was later deleted following criticism from some Christian supporters.

Vance said Trump had not intended to offend Christians or mock religious beliefs, describing the image as a humorous gesture rather than an attempt to portray himself as God. Trump subsequently said the image was intended to depict him as a doctor helping people.

Vance’s comments have drawn attention because of his position as a senior US political leader and the increasingly prominent role of religious themes in his public statements.