"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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Otros títulos:Moral enhancement and deification through technology?
Autor principal: Peters, Ted 1941- (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: [2018]
En: Theology and science
Año: 2018, Volumen: 16, Número: 3, Páginas: 353-362
Clasificaciones IxTheo:NBC Dios
NBE Antropología
NCJ Ética de la ciencia
Otras palabras clave:B Deification
B Imago Dei
B created co-creator
B Transformación
B Transhumanism
B Irenaeus
B Technology
B cybernetic immortality
B radical life extension
B Prolepsis
B Posthuman
B Mejoramiento humano
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Publisher)
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Sumario: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
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: Theology and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2018.1488529