Suffering and Sacrifice in an Unfinished Universe: The Energy of Love
Transhumanism is a cultural and philosophical movement that advocates human enhancement through technological means. Seeking to eradicate suffering and death and transcend the limits of biology, transhumanists celebrate the power of technology to transform human life. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was...
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| description | Transhumanism is a cultural and philosophical movement that advocates human enhancement through technological means. Seeking to eradicate suffering and death and transcend the limits of biology, transhumanists celebrate the power of technology to transform human life. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was intrigued by computer technology and its potential to link humankind on a new level of a global mind. He has been labeled a forerunner of transhumanism; however, his theological vision is not about enhancement but transformation. He recognized that suffering and death are invaluable to the emergence of unitive love, exemplified in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Teilhard’s vision helps us realize that suffering in nature may appear as erratic and absurd; however, in light of God’s kenotic love, suffering is oriented toward freedom and the fullness of love. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a98d18aa645645b9a8d07d7ff98d66182023-11-20T06:03:36ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442020-07-0111733510.3390/rel11070335Suffering and Sacrifice in an Unfinished Universe: The Energy of LoveIlia Delio0Theology and Religious Studies, Villanova University, 800 E. Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085, USATranshumanism is a cultural and philosophical movement that advocates human enhancement through technological means. Seeking to eradicate suffering and death and transcend the limits of biology, transhumanists celebrate the power of technology to transform human life. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was intrigued by computer technology and its potential to link humankind on a new level of a global mind. He has been labeled a forerunner of transhumanism; however, his theological vision is not about enhancement but transformation. He recognized that suffering and death are invaluable to the emergence of unitive love, exemplified in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Teilhard’s vision helps us realize that suffering in nature may appear as erratic and absurd; however, in light of God’s kenotic love, suffering is oriented toward freedom and the fullness of love.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/7/335sufferingoriginal sinTeilhard de ChardintranshumanismagapeChrist crucified |
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| title | Suffering and Sacrifice in an Unfinished Universe: The Energy of Love |
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