Transhumanism: The Next Step in Human Evolution

Krista
Aug 3, 2019
2 min read

Updated: Aug 6, 2019

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Segment #1: Transhumanism

What does it mean to be human in a technologically enhanced world? It's a vision that resembles the world of comic book superheroes. Transhumanism uses things such as gene modification, artificial intelligence and body augmentation to expand human capacities. Transhumanism truly is the next frontier of human evolution. It also offers the potential for extended lifespans and could be seen as an emerging competitor for the Christian worldview.

What should Christians make of this techno Gospel? Dr. Fazale Rana, from Reasons to Believe is the co-author of the book, Humans 2.0, with Kenneth Samples. Dr. Rana breaks this all down for us.

If you'd like to dig deeper, you can also check out this video on transhumanism from Krista's YouTube channel.

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Segment #2: Tolerance

This week, we saw a video about two families –– a Muslim family and a LDS family –– who have forged a unique friendship. This inspired us to have a great conversation about the concept of tolerance.

What is it, really?! And, is it biblical?

If you'd like to deep a little deeper on this topic, here is a video from Krista's YouTube channel that you might enjoy.