Why do representatives of different religious traditions find the transhumanist vision of the future not only theologically compatible but even inspiring? Transhumanism is a global movement seeking radical human enhancement. The trans in transhumanism marks the transition from the present stage in human evolution into the future, namely, post-human existence. Containing chapters written by adherents to a variety of religious traditions, Religious Transhumanism and Its Critics provides first-hand testimony to the value of the transhumanist vision perceived by the religious mind. In addition, the contributors critique both secular and religious transhumanism in light of realistic science and commitment to social justice.
Foreword by: Aubrey deGrey
Contributions by: Whitney A. Bauman, Lincoln Cannon, Levi Checketts, Ronald Cole-Turner, Celia Deane-Drummond, Ilia Delio, Francesca Ferrando, Brandon Gallaher, Elisabeth Gerle, Arvin M. Gouw, Brian Patrick Green, Noreen Herzfeld, Peter I-min Huang, James Hughes, Rev. Jay Emerson Johnson, Nelson Kellogg, Heup Young Kim, Michael LaTorra, Braden Molhoek, Markus Mühling, Ted Peters, Iris Ralph, Micah Redding, Hava Tirosh-Samuelson