News & Announcements about the CTA
by Dustin Ashley
Posted on Sun Jan 12 2025 23:59:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
In the age of rapid technological advancement, the merging of spiritual disciplines with transhumanist ideals might seem unlikely. Yet, a closer look reveals profound connections between the Christian tradition of asceticism and the goals of...
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by Dustin Ashley
Posted on Fri Jun 23 2023 01:01:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Introduction
You’ve heard the claimed dichotomy between Christianity and science, how the dark ages ended and the enlightenment showed the way beyond religion.
This ‘conflict thesis’ continues in many...
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by Caleb Strom
Posted on Mon Apr 17 2023 23:59:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
A Christian Transhumanist Confession by Caleb Strom
Article I: Core tenants of Christian Transhumanism
Christianity– Jesus is the Son of God. God exists in three separate but...
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by Jonathan Gunnell, Micah Redding
Posted on Thu Jul 28 2022 20:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
INTRO to CRITICAL RATIONALISM
Critical Rationalism is the philosophy of Karl Popper and his intellectual successors, notably quantum computing pioneer David Deutsch. It is concerned with the...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2022-03-07T01:06:22.696Z
For much of the past year, the board and I have been thinking about the mission and purpose of the CTA. And we've realized that we really have three missions:
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First, a theological mission. In a world where Christians...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2021-03-06T20:27:29.688Z
Since our formation over seven years ago, the Christian Transhumanist Association has been working hard to advance the conversation between Christianity and the leading edges...
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by Jonathan Gunnell
Posted on 2020-06-17T15:26:20.885Z
This post presents personal opinions, which may not necessarily reflect the views of other members of the Christian Transhumanist Association.
by Jonathan Gunnell
Posted on 2020-05-14T13:16:31.213Z
This post presents personal opinions, which may not necessarily reflect the views of other members of the Christian Transhumanist Association.
by Micah Redding
Posted on 2020-03-20T16:52:44.295Z
Since I first published A Call for Interest in a Christian Transhumanist Association, I hoped that the CTA would grow to become a community-driven and democratic...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2020-03-09T18:09:32.013Z
Since our formation nearly seven years ago, the Christian Transhumanist Association has been working hard to advance the conversation between Christianity and the leading...
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by Jonathan Gunnell
Posted on 2020-02-18T03:52:23.245Z
Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?
Great question. Many answers already exist, so I'm writing here a brief response from a Christian Transhumanist perspective. Transhumanism is about embracing the opportunities to transform ourselves...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2019-09-30T14:59:16.684Z
Ron Cole-Turner is the Professor of Theology and Ethics at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a founding member of the International Society for Science and Religion, and has served on the advisory board of the John Templeton Foundation...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2019-09-27T05:37:32.487Z
Michael J. Paulus, Jr., is University Librarian, Assistant Provost for Educational Technology, and Director and Associate Professor of Information Studies at Seattle Pacific University. His administrative, teaching, and scholarly interests focus on the...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2019-09-25T01:12:09.277Z
Cheryle Renee Moses is an activist, author, content creator, educator and spiritualist. She has a passion for serving people and solving problems. Cheryle is the author of "God Told Me To Tell You To Put That...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2019-09-09T17:06:49.532Z
Liz Parrish is CEO of BioViva, and the first patient to be treated with gene therapy to reverse aging. She has been called a "Human GMO", and is at the forefront of efforts to radically extend human life. She will be speaking on life...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2019-06-18T22:59:32.271Z
UPDATE: Early-Bird Tickets are Live!
Christian Transhumanist Conference 2019
Saturday, October 19th, 2019 • NASHVILLE,...
by Micah Redding
Posted on 2019-03-12T01:21:23.143Z
Since our formation five years ago, the Christian Transhumanist Association has been working hard to advance the conversation between Christianity and the leading edges of technological thought.
From our first major action...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2019-02-18T15:24:47.157Z
Christianity Today discusses Christian Transhumanism, radical longevity, and the questionable theology of popular hymns, in this wide-ranging conversation with some leading theologians.
by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-08-20T20:04:57.935Z
National Geographic has just announced that they will be sponsoring the Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018.
They will provide free food & drink for all registrants — plus a...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-08-10T03:10:08.678Z
This is the draft of a proposed statement, circulated for review and comment. Keynote speaker Aubrey de Grey will explore radical life extension at the upcoming Christian Transhumanist...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-31T18:19:45.713Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Mike Morrell will present at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-31T18:13:21.241Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Emily Sue Laird will present at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-31T16:47:21.958Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Derek Webb will perform at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb University...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-31T16:29:42.237Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Scott Hawley will be a featured speaker at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-31T16:23:02.615Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that J. Jeanine Thweatt will be a featured speaker at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th,...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-29T04:21:19.738Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Ted Peters will be a featured speaker at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-15T23:03:38.832Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that the first ever Christian Transhumanist Conference will take place on Saturday, 25 August 2018, at Lipscomb University in...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-07-01T19:30:13.180Z
UPDATE! Register now! Early-early-early-bird discount for limited time only!
Christian Transhumanist Conference
Saturday, August 25th,...
by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-05-28T14:07:49.159Z
Slate covers the Christian Transhumanist Association, along with people like Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk, Yuval Noah Harari, Ray Kurzweil, and Anthony Levandowski—as examples of the religious discussions and aspirations that emerge on the frontiers of...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-05-22T21:28:36.810Z
BBC World Service aired a 2-minute interview with Micah Redding on Christian Transhumanism, and how the resurrection of Christ impacts our pursuit of life, radical longevity, and healing. It was part of
by Micah McCathron
Posted on 2018-04-20T05:03:37.632Z
Growing up in a community as tight-knit, but which occupies such a public space, as Jehovah's Witnesses has always been an exercise in balance. Balancing the priorities laid upon you as a citizen of this world, with the expectations, duties,...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-04-14T04:50:29.582Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is proud to announce the addition of three officers to our leadership team: Agbolade Omowole, Jenne Alderks, and Heather Goodman.
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-04-02T23:41:28.869Z
Over the last month, we've been holding elections for the Board of the Christian Transhumanist Association. Each seat is appointed for a three-year term, and serves to represent the CTA to the larger world, and to represent our broad community as we...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2018-03-06T14:53:24.014Z
Since our public launch almost three years ago, the Christian Transhumanist Association has been working hard to advance the conversation between Christianity and the leading edges of technological thought.
From our first major...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2017-09-07T19:16:07.490Z
The Christian Transhumanist Association is proud to announce the addition of our newest board member—Timothy Langer. Timothy has an Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree in Science and History from Rochester College, and a Certificate from Yale in the...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2017-07-03T20:40:33.136Z
Journalist Meghan O'Gieblyn lost her faith, found transhumanism, and then realized she was on a strange, winding path back to Christianity.
N+1 Magazine and The Guardian published her beautiful and haunting story—an open-ended journey that has...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2017-06-02T04:30:40.341Z
In keeping with our aim to continue advancing the conversation around Christianity and Transhumanism, I'm very pleased to announce our new Academic Advisory Council. The council will help inform our growth and development, and establish a center of...
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Posted on 2017-04-29T12:17:00.000Z
At the end of last month, we marked a historic moment for the CTA—completing our first full-board election, and appointing eight board seats.
We also said goodbye to several board members who have worked hard to bring us to this point. Among...
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Posted on 2017-03-31T10:45:00.000Z
Our campaign is over 50% funded, and we’ve got 6 days to go!
As you know, at the beginning of this month, the Christian Transhumanist Association announced
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2017-03-31T10:45:00.000Z
In case you haven’t heard, our campaign was a success!
We raised $1175, registered our first set of voting association members, and signed up a number of new volunteers and supporters. And along the way, we made new friends, discovered...
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Posted on 2017-03-23T01:56:00.000Z
I want to say that it has been an honor serving as the Board Chair of the CTA for the past 3 years. This is an organization admittedly still in its infancy, and it rightly means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. But its creation...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2017-03-16T00:52:00.000Z
Inverse Magazine asks: Can Christians can come to terms with transhumanism? It explores some of the tensions and difficulties, and finds an answer that drives to the heart of the biblical story: the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame...
Read Moreby Micah Redding
Posted on 2016-08-17T09:32:00.000Z
Is transhumanism a new version of Gnosticism? Or is it in fact the opposite—a rejection of the Gnosticism it has found lurking in popular Christianity, and a radical attempt to reclaim the heart of Christian orthodoxy? What does this mean for how...
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Posted on 2016-08-10T18:35:00.000Z
A recent article at Baptist News discusses the CTA and the Embrace Warmer project, and asks whether transhumanism can enrich a Christian theology of incarnation and humanity.
Read the full article by Matthew Waller
by Micah Redding
Posted on 2016-04-03T21:40:00.000Z
Over the last few months, I've been working with the Board and the Membership Council, to craft a Christian Transhumanist Affirmation.
Of course, trying to draft a list of ideas that we all agree on is...
by Micah Redding
Posted on 2016-03-09T21:39:00.000Z
Motherboard just ran my article on Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the 1930s Jesuit priest whose ideas helped lead to modern transhumanism. Teilhard was a powerful visionary of the future, synthesizing science, religion, evolution, technology, and...
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by Micah Redding
Posted on 2015-10-06T07:30:00.000Z
Earlier this year, the Christian Transhumanist Association made its public debut with an open invitation to membership, and a small fundraising campaign that brought in approximately $1200. Now, as our first substantial financial act, the membership...
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Posted on 2015-08-14T12:10:00.000Z
Motherboard has published an article by Micah Redding on the growth of Christian transhumanism, and why Christians are beginning to look towards space...
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Posted on 2015-08-14T12:05:00.000Z
The Christian Post has published an article by Christopher Benek on why Christians should embrace transhumanism.
It has always been the goal of Christians to care for and heal the sick, give sight to the blind, help deaf to hear,...
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by Dorothy Deasy
Posted on 2015-07-07T15:21:00.000Z
At almost any minute of any day, your life could change drastically. Our bodies are fragile, our destinies determined second-by-second. Snap your fingers. That’s how suddenly what you have come to expect for yourself, or a member of your family,...
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Posted on 2014-10-21T09:29:00.000Z
Christian Transhumanists like Dorothy Deasy have joined together with BrighterBrains to help support charitable and educational projects for orphans in Africa. To...
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Posted on 2014-10-14T09:26:00.000Z
H+ magazine ran Micah Redding's response to Zoltan Istvan's radically individualist "three laws of...
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Posted on 2014-10-12T09:24:00.000Z
H+ magazine has published Chris Benek's essay on the difference between a transhumanism that's really only looking out for individual advancement, versus a transhumanism that's truly working towards human advancement.
This is a big discussion in...
Read Moreby Micah Redding
Posted on 2014-10-11T09:19:00.000Z
H+ magazine ran an essay, arguing that Christianity compels us towards transhumanism.
Read the essay and comment here: Read More