Putnam, Cris D. (2011) The Doctrine of Man: A Critique of Christian Transhumanism. Other thesis, International Society of Christian Apologetics.
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to address a few of the many theological implications surrounding transhumanism, especially in regard to its consistency with a Christian worldview. The topic is so broad that it can be best addressed paradigmatically by examining its foundational technologies and philosophies. This presentation will first give a brief summary of the topic and then a broad overview of the technologies involved. As the technologies are discussed a few specific criticisms will be raised and Christian responses offered. Then it will turn to theological matters. First it will analyze the philosophical underpinnings of the movement and then interact specifically with a sampling of the more visible proponents who attempt to reconcile it theologically with Christianity. The main points offered in defense of the thesis are that promoters of Christian transhumanism are driven by an unbiblical anthropology, a Pelegian view of sin, and a profound misunderstanding of the Christian life characteristic of theological liberalism. The first point of analysis will be anthropology which naturally leads to one’s position on the biblical creation account and original sin. The denial of scriptural authority on the issues of origins and sin results in an embrace of the naturalistic worldview and leads one open to ideas like Christian transhumanism. This will be revealed as initially hubris and potentially grave sin. Finally, some suggestions will be offered as a Christian response. This paper will demonstrate that while there are some who claim to be Christian transhumanists, transhumanism is an anthropocentric worldview based on naturalistic presuppositions that is incompatible with orthodox biblical Christianity.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Other) |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BT Doctrinal Theology |
| Divisions: | Afro-Christiana |
| Depositing User: | Geoffrey Obatsa |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2017 09:07 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Sep 2017 09:07 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/2342 |
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