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Sunday, July 5, 2015

Biotechnology, as a synthesis of religion and science

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Previous Post described what transhumanism theism and focused on a common goal. Namely, on the development of type person. As part of the overall goal, at the junction of these two worldviews, common areas were formed. In this blog, for the equivalent of Christian monotheism will be taken, since I was more versed in the religion than in others.
Church and science relate to each other more closely than it seems. That church was the concentration of all the scientists, thinkers and philosophers of the Middle Ages. It is in its walls began the first experiments with the selection, the invention of gunpowder and printing presses. The only thing that prevented the church to move on the same level with the progress - is conservatively.
Radical changes in the genes of human biochemistry, or other experiences that may have a negative effect on the body - the Church forbids.
On the other hand, the medicine out from under the wing of the monks and continued to grow regardless of the religion and its prohibitions.
Medical useful and savings imply a healthy body healthy mind in it. And how else can people do God's will?
The Church is not paranoid, considering medicine crucifix and holy water. Biotechnology is not prohibited in Christianity. At least the ones that have proven to be harmless and useful.
Drawing an analogy with the literature, we can give you an example from the book by Sergei Lukyanenko "clean copy". The main character was in a world subject to the laws of religion, which wired role played by biotechnology.
Yes, Christianity is forbidden to interfere with the human body. But it is condescending to changes of other bodies and organisms and using them as a basis, we can make certain conclusions.
The synthesis of religion and science is going on within a very narrow corridor, but the effect is even such a weak interaction - is enormous.

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