Transhumanism: The Rest Of The Story
In this section we will look at what many leading transhumanist feel about God, Christians, and faith in general. Despite the insufferable attitude of many of the proponents of transhumanism toward Christianity, some are trying to envelop Christianity into the transhumanist movement by highlighting the "similarities" between the two; declaring themselves “Christian Transhumanist”. Of course in doing so they have abandoned, ignored or never considered the core aspect of Christianity, and that is the all sufficiency of Christ.
We will now present the other side of the coin, or as the late Paul Harvey would say “The rest of the story.” While there is much to say on this topic and the many concerns regarding transhumanism, we will focus on the attitudes of transhumanist toward Christianity, and why Christians should be wary of this world view and science. Some of the information may shock and surprise you. Some of the information may simply cause you to look around and realize that all is as it should be, and the eschatological clock is winding down.
In addition to the narrative of others and my own expressed opinions, I have provided videos and articles that offer additional information on this matter. This includes information from the transhumanist view point and from the Christian view point as well as documentaries, news broadcasts, TV shows and Ted Talks. After consuming this information, and any other content you may find on your own, we encourage you to form your own opinions about the ideological, scientific, ethical, moral and theological impacts of the transhumanism movement.
We will now present the other side of the coin, or as the late Paul Harvey would say “The rest of the story.” While there is much to say on this topic and the many concerns regarding transhumanism, we will focus on the attitudes of transhumanist toward Christianity, and why Christians should be wary of this world view and science. Some of the information may shock and surprise you. Some of the information may simply cause you to look around and realize that all is as it should be, and the eschatological clock is winding down.
In addition to the narrative of others and my own expressed opinions, I have provided videos and articles that offer additional information on this matter. This includes information from the transhumanist view point and from the Christian view point as well as documentaries, news broadcasts, TV shows and Ted Talks. After consuming this information, and any other content you may find on your own, we encourage you to form your own opinions about the ideological, scientific, ethical, moral and theological impacts of the transhumanism movement.
Truth Reveiled
Max More, a champion of transhumanism, wrote an interesting article titled "In Praise of The Devil", which begins to provide the over all attitude of many if not most of the proponents of transhumanism toward Christianity. While I will touch on some of the statements Mr. More made in the article, I have provided it here for your review.
More begins by stating very clearly that he does not believe in the actual existence of the devil, God or Jesus. He states “I am not here claiming ontological status for the Devil; that is, I am not claiming that he exists in the sense that you and I exist. I am quite serious on a symbolic level in what I write but my statements praising the Devil and attacking Christianity, God, and Jesus are not to be taken as implying the real existence of any of these supposed beings.” Right from the start More makes it clear he is attacking Christianity. Denying the existence of God or Jesus for that matter, makes Christianity a nonstarter, and therefore anyone believing in it are delusional, believing a lie.
More goes on to say “My goal is to bring out the values and perspectives of the Christian tradition and to demonstrate how it is fundamentally at odds with the values held by myself and all extropians and with the perspective we share.” Extropians are people who believe that advances in science and technology will someday let people live indefinitely. Extropianism describes a pragmatic convergence of transhumanist thought guided by a belief in a proactive involvement in human evolution. Mores statement makes clear his belief that transhumanist thought, beliefs and values are completely non-congruent with Christianity. While this is last statement of non-congruency is completely contrary to the beliefs of the Mormon Transhumanists, and other smaller groups of “Christian Transhumanist”, it is consistent with transhumanist thought generally. Mormonism and these other “Christian transhumanist groups simply have a non-orthodox view of Christianity and therefore make connections that the vast majority of Christians would reject outright.
Discussing the fall of Satan from heaven, More states, “Probably what really happened was that Lucifer came to hate God’s kingdom, his sadism, his demand for slavish conformity and obedience, his psychotic rage at any display of independent thinking and behavior.” This requires no commentary for the reader to realize the complete disgust and contempt being expressed towards God. Applying false characteristics to Yahweh through either ignorance or a direct act of deception, More blasphemes the creator.
As to More’s symbolic, yet sincere praise for the devil (or his associated characteristics), he claims that “The Devil - Lucifer - is a force for good (where I define ‘good’ simply as that which I value, not wanting to imply any universal validity or necessity to the orientation).” More continues, “‘Lucifer’ means ‘light-bringer’ and this should begin to clue us in to his symbolic importance.” . . . “Lucifer is the embodiment of reason, of intelligence, of critical thought. He stands against the dogma of God and all other dogmas. He stands for the exploration of new ideas and new perspectives in the pursuit of truth. . . . Praise Lucifer! Praise the pursuit of truth through rationality.” While each and every comment above can be thoroughly refuted, it is clear that Mr. More’s intent is to show Christianity as an unreasoning, unintelligent, if not imbecilic ideology, suitable only for the mindless and unthinking.
More begins by stating very clearly that he does not believe in the actual existence of the devil, God or Jesus. He states “I am not here claiming ontological status for the Devil; that is, I am not claiming that he exists in the sense that you and I exist. I am quite serious on a symbolic level in what I write but my statements praising the Devil and attacking Christianity, God, and Jesus are not to be taken as implying the real existence of any of these supposed beings.” Right from the start More makes it clear he is attacking Christianity. Denying the existence of God or Jesus for that matter, makes Christianity a nonstarter, and therefore anyone believing in it are delusional, believing a lie.
More goes on to say “My goal is to bring out the values and perspectives of the Christian tradition and to demonstrate how it is fundamentally at odds with the values held by myself and all extropians and with the perspective we share.” Extropians are people who believe that advances in science and technology will someday let people live indefinitely. Extropianism describes a pragmatic convergence of transhumanist thought guided by a belief in a proactive involvement in human evolution. Mores statement makes clear his belief that transhumanist thought, beliefs and values are completely non-congruent with Christianity. While this is last statement of non-congruency is completely contrary to the beliefs of the Mormon Transhumanists, and other smaller groups of “Christian Transhumanist”, it is consistent with transhumanist thought generally. Mormonism and these other “Christian transhumanist groups simply have a non-orthodox view of Christianity and therefore make connections that the vast majority of Christians would reject outright.
Discussing the fall of Satan from heaven, More states, “Probably what really happened was that Lucifer came to hate God’s kingdom, his sadism, his demand for slavish conformity and obedience, his psychotic rage at any display of independent thinking and behavior.” This requires no commentary for the reader to realize the complete disgust and contempt being expressed towards God. Applying false characteristics to Yahweh through either ignorance or a direct act of deception, More blasphemes the creator.
As to More’s symbolic, yet sincere praise for the devil (or his associated characteristics), he claims that “The Devil - Lucifer - is a force for good (where I define ‘good’ simply as that which I value, not wanting to imply any universal validity or necessity to the orientation).” More continues, “‘Lucifer’ means ‘light-bringer’ and this should begin to clue us in to his symbolic importance.” . . . “Lucifer is the embodiment of reason, of intelligence, of critical thought. He stands against the dogma of God and all other dogmas. He stands for the exploration of new ideas and new perspectives in the pursuit of truth. . . . Praise Lucifer! Praise the pursuit of truth through rationality.” While each and every comment above can be thoroughly refuted, it is clear that Mr. More’s intent is to show Christianity as an unreasoning, unintelligent, if not imbecilic ideology, suitable only for the mindless and unthinking.