Ep 31: Micah Redding- SciFi Theology? Transhumanism & Christianity

Artificial intelligence, gene editing, robot companionship & many more technological changes in our near future present challenges to Christian theology and what it means to be a human.  My guest, Micah Redding is attempting to bring Christian theology into conversations that have seemed to many to be largely anti-religious. Micah is the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association.   What is "transhumanism"? Micah explains & lays out a theological case for Christians to be leading the way in the transhumanist movement. Plus many other provoking philosophical and theological challenges such as:- Can a machine have a soul or spirit or consciousness? -Will churches in the near future have to provide ethical instruction for how Christians should treat robots? -Is Darth Vader "human"? What makes us human?-C.S. Lewis' "Space Trilogy", SciFi tv & movies & transhumanism-Is it "playing God" to edit human genes to eliminate diseases & harmful hereditary conditions, or is that part of the Christian calling to act as healers in the world? And much more!!   For more info on the Christian Transhumanist Association:https://www.christiantranshumanism.org/To find more of Micah Redding's work:http://micahredding.com/To connect with Micah on Twitter:https://twitter.com/micahtredding To become a Deep Talks Patreon member and support this podcast go to:https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast Listen/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts go to:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-talks-exploring-theology-and-meaning-making/id1401730159   Connect on with Paul Anleitner on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/PaulAnleitner   Subscribe to the Deep Talks YouTube page for exclusive video content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yCyOMUeem-cYwliC-tLJg