The Holy Post 679: Individualism, Transhumanism, & Learning from Abolitionists with Daniel Lee Hill
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Jul 23, 2025 
Daniel Lee Hill, Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and author of 'Bearing Witness', discusses the fractures in society and how technology intersects with faith. He explores the implications of AI and transhumanism on Christian beliefs, examining whether these advancements are divine or heretical. The conversation also delves into lessons from early abolitionists, emphasizing the church's role in seeking justice. Hill reflects on the moral evolution in America, urging a return to shared moral frameworks to address today's challenges.
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Balancing Pluralism and Community
- The Enlightenment boosted pluralism but fostered hyper-individualism, destroying shared moral frameworks.
- Strong smaller, illiberal institutions like families and churches are essential to sustain liberal society.
Diversity Sharpens Self-Criticism
- Exposure to diverse cultures equips people with self-critical tools about their own identities.
- Homogeneous communities lack this exposure and often exhibit more antagonism toward immigrants.
Hubris in Christian Transhumanism
- Christian transhumanism wrongly assumes humans can engineer divine promises.
- True eternal life is God’s domain, and human attempts to control it display hubris.
