Timothy Alberino on Transhumanism, Apotheotheism, and the Post-Human Apocalypse
The ConfessionalsSeptember 26, 20231h 6min23,900 views
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- ⚠️ Transhumanism is viewed as a dangerous path leading to a post-human apocalypse, representing a transition away from humanity itself.
- ❓ Key questions for our generation are: What does it mean to be human? and Is our humanity worth preserving?
- 🔑 The birthright of mankind is seen as dominion over Earth, inherited through the genome of Adam's offspring.
- 📜 Losing humanity means forfeiting dominion, potentially leading to a technocratic tyranny as described in Revelation.
The Faustian Bargain and Nietzsche's Ubermensch
- 🤝 The concept of a Faustian bargain is directly linked to transhumanism, where humanity seeks to attain desires like extended life and enhanced abilities through a deal with a dark force.
- 🧠 This desire mirrors Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of the Ubermensch (Overman), a superhuman being envisioned as the evolutionary peak.
- ⚙️ The convergence of GRIN technologies (Genetics, Robotics, AI, Nanotechnology) is creating the tools to achieve this superhuman state, leading to a hybrid age.
- 🌐 Interfacing consciousness with the internet and altering genetic composition are key aspects of this transformation, resulting in the loss of our fundamental humanity.
Apotheotheism: The Religion of the Future
- 🌟 A new religion, apotheotheism, is emerging, combining deification of mankind with a belief in gods, essentially declaring: "The gods exist, and we intend to become like them."
- 👽 This new religion will bind transhumanism and the revelation of an alien presence into a cohesive belief system.
- 🚀 The emergence of gods among humanity is seen as a potential outcome, reminiscent of the world before Noah's flood.
The Gospel of Christ as an Anchor
- ⚓ The gospel of Christ is presented as the essential anchor in the coming storm, providing the answer to whether humanity is worth preserving.
- ✝️ Jesus died to redeem mankind (the offspring of Adam), not angels or post-humanity, making humanity unique in its relationship with God.
- 🕊️ The core of the gospel involves Redemption, Reconciliation, and Restoration to our original purpose as sons within the family of God.
- 🌍 Understanding the gospel and adopting a Christocentric perspective is crucial for navigating the alien presence and transhumanist agenda without losing faith.
Raising Children in Troubled Times
- 📚 It is imperative to teach children the biblical answers to what it means to be human and why humanity is worth preserving.
- 👨👩👧👦 Preparing children involves grounding them firmly in the gospel of Christ, which offers the ultimate defense against the coming changes.
- ⚠️ Children will face a future where non-compliance with technological integration (e.g., brain-internet interfaces, genetic upgrades) could lead to marginalization, mirroring the concept of the mark of the beast.
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TranshumanismPost-Human ApocalypseApotheotheismAlien EncountersUFOsFaustian BargainUbermenschNietzscheGRIN TechnologiesArtificial IntelligenceGeneticsNanotechnologyGospel of ChristRedemptionReconciliationRestorationChristocentric Perspective
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