"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...
Otros títulos: | Moral enhancement and deification through technology? |
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Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2018]
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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 |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1474-6719 |
Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Theology and science
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2018.1488529 |