"Imago Dei", DNA, and the Transhuman Way

Might genetic engineering or cyborgization turn mortal humans into immortal gods? How transformable are we? A proleptic model of the imago Dei signifies that a transformation is coming, that who we are as human beings is yet to be determined by our future. Of five theological models of the imago Dei...

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Altri titoli:Moral enhancement and deification through technology?
Autore principale: Peters, Ted 1941- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: [2018]
In: Theology and science
Anno: 2018, Volume: 16, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 353-362
Notazioni IxTheo:NBC Dio
NBE Antropologia
NCJ Etica della scienza
Altre parole chiave:B Deification
B Imago Dei
B created co-creator
B Transhumanism
B Irenaeus
B Technology
B cybernetic immortality
B radical life extension
B Enhancement <etica medica>
B Prolepsis
B Posthuman
B Trasformazione
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Riepilogo:Might genetic engineering or cyborgization turn mortal humans into immortal gods? How transformable are we? A proleptic model of the imago Dei signifies that a transformation is coming, that who we are as human beings is yet to be determined by our future. Of five theological models of the imago Dei - (1) rationality; (2) morality; (3) relationality; (4) prolepsis; and (5) created co-creator - the proleptic and co-creator models are particularly open to an alliance with technological transformation. However, even biological enhancement or intelligence amplification will not turn sinners into saints. Only divine grace can accomplish redemption; only divine grace can insure that we become who we truly are.
ISSN:1474-6719
Comprende:Enthalten in: Theology and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2018.1488529