Engineering Eden: Does Earthly Pursuit of Eternal Life Threaten the Future of Religion?

The eternal life promised by many religions is mirrored by the drastically longer lifespans proposed by radical life extension (RLE) and transhumanism (H+). RLE and H+ represent extreme contingents of longevity research among the broader scientific initiatives to extend the length and quality of hum...

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Subtitles:The Theological Implications of Longevity Research
Authors: Kostick, Kristin (Author) ; Fowler, Leah (Author) ; Scott, Christopher (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2019]
In: Theology and science
Year: 2019, Volume: 17, Issue: 2, Pages: 209-222
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
NBE Anthropology
NCH Medical ethics
NCJ Ethics of science
Further subjects:B Transhumanism
B Terror Management Theory
B radical life extension
B Immortality
B Religion
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