Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine (with Katie McCoy)
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Aug 20, 2024 Katie McCoy, director of Women’s Ministry at Texas Baptists and co-author of the book Humanity, dives into profound discussions on the nature of humanity. She addresses the significance of understanding gender through a biblical lens, asserting that gender is rooted in biology. The conversation touches on corporate repentance versus individual responsibility for historical sins, and critiques transhumanism while emphasizing human dignity. Katie also delves into how our understanding of humanity impacts societal issues like sexuality and race.
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Humanity: The Urgent Doctrine
- The doctrine of humanity is the most pressing doctrinal issue today, impacting various aspects of life.
- It affects technology, gender, sexuality, work, and societal responsibility.
Reflecting God
- Humans uniquely reflect and connect with God, shown through stewardship and complex nature.
- This complex nature reflects the Trinity, where aspects affect each other like Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Transhumanism's Core Problem
- Transhumanism uses technology to aid humans, raising ethical questions about objective good.
- It assumes technological development is the core human problem, not sin, ignoring ethical considerations.