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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 22:34:18 GMT -5
Okay well now we know
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Post by Sour Candy on Sept 28, 2016 22:40:51 GMT -5
Not much really other than playing video games and thinking about transhumanism stuff, I guess I actually had a question. Does Christianity have any specific views on transhumanism? Like is it frowned upon or...? I'm just curious.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 22:42:03 GMT -5
Current situation. Nice
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 22:43:09 GMT -5
Not much really other than playing video games and thinking about transhumanism stuff, I guess I actually had a question. Does Christianity have any specific views on transhumanism? Like is it frowned upon or...? I'm just curious. Haha, I see. What games do you play? And I think other people will answer that, I'm not too qualified.
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 28, 2016 22:43:52 GMT -5
What is transhumanism, exactly?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 22:43:57 GMT -5
Not much really other than playing video games and thinking about transhumanism stuff, I guess I actually had a question. Does Christianity have any specific views on transhumanism? Like is it frowned upon or...? I'm just curious. Elaborate on what you mean by transhumanism. I've seen a few different definitions.
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Post by Sour Candy on Sept 28, 2016 22:47:18 GMT -5
Not much really other than playing video games and thinking about transhumanism stuff, I guess I actually had a question. Does Christianity have any specific views on transhumanism? Like is it frowned upon or...? I'm just curious. Elaborate on what you mean by transhumanism. I've seen a few different definitions. Well, for me it means the belief of evolving the human race "manually" with technological enhancements such as cybernetic implants (advanced limb prosthetics, brain implants, eye prosthetics, etc.) Basically improving humanity into a "better" or "more advanced" form.
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 28, 2016 22:48:11 GMT -5
Not much really other than playing video games and thinking about transhumanism stuff, I guess I actually had a question. Does Christianity have any specific views on transhumanism? Like is it frowned upon or...? I'm just curious. Depends on who you ask. The general consensus I've seen is "it's cool but be frickin careful". Like for example, transferring human brains into computers is a no-no, and making a currency system based off of implanted biochips is a great way to make all the Christians run for the hills.
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 28, 2016 22:51:01 GMT -5
Elaborate on what you mean by transhumanism. I've seen a few different definitions. Well, for me it means the belief of evolving the human race "manually" with technological enhancements such as cybernetic implants (advanced limb prosthetics, brain implants, eye prosthetics, etc.) Basically improving humanity into a "better" or "more advanced" form. I'm not too into the "evolving the human race manually" thing, but I don't see anything wrong with prosthetics and stuff. Brain implants aren't inherently bad, but since "marks that are required in order to buy and sell" are predicted in the Bible as a very bad thing that will happen in the end times, I'm not exactly fussed on 'em.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 22:53:05 GMT -5
Elaborate on what you mean by transhumanism. I've seen a few different definitions. Well, for me it means the belief of evolving the human race "manually" with technological enhancements such as cybernetic implants (advanced limb prosthetics, brain implants, eye prosthetics, etc.) Basically improving humanity into a "better" or "more advanced" form. Ah, okay. Well, we believe humanity is created in God's image, so it's never going to get any 'better'. I don't see anything inherently wrong with prosthesis for medical purposes, but just for 'advancement'? I'm unsure.
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Post by Sour Candy on Sept 28, 2016 22:58:57 GMT -5
Ah, I see. Well thanks for your responses ^.^ I was just curious about how Christians viewed it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 0:38:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 0:50:16 GMT -5
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 29, 2016 8:03:48 GMT -5
fun fact: adcompanies read your computer cookies (i.e. history) and will advertise to you based off of it. that's why i you've been looking something up on amazon lately, or watching videos on X, you'll see ads about them all the sudden
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 10:16:37 GMT -5
fun fact: adcompanies read your computer cookies (i.e. history) and will advertise to you based off of it. that's why i you've been looking something up on amazon lately, or watching videos on X, you'll see ads about them all the sudden What's weird is when you get ads completely unrelated to anything you look at.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 10:36:39 GMT -5
fun fact: adcompanies read your computer cookies (i.e. history) and will advertise to you based off of it. that's why i you've been looking something up on amazon lately, or watching videos on X, you'll see ads about them all the sudden I remember finding this out when I was reading a book on how to make a great website. I tested it once but looking up Warriors stufff on Redbubble, then loading up Imgur. There were Redbubble ads everywhere, displaying some of the stuff I had just looked at.
This still manages to blow my mind somehow.
For the current transhumanism topic: I don't believe that the human race needs to become 'better'.
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Like the few who have said it before me, it is said that getting a mark to be able to buy and sell is a no-no. However, I do support prosthetics. They really can help a lot of people to be able to live and function with a normal life again. It can build/boost independence, as well.
...and now I'm reminded of my 7-page report on dogs in the medical field. \(`.`)/
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 10:40:35 GMT -5
Isn't the "mark to be able to buy and sell" the mark of the beast? Not any sort of implant?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 10:45:32 GMT -5
Isn't the "mark to be able to buy and sell" the mark of the beast? Not any sort of implant? I think so. Thoso credit card chip implants tho
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 12:14:25 GMT -5
Isn't the "mark to be able to buy and sell" the mark of the beast? Not any sort of implant? wait like they're advertising implanted chips to be used as credit cards? o.O heck I'm staying away from all of that junk. I'm even iffy about getting tattoos (even tho I want them bad) because I want nothing to do with that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 12:19:30 GMT -5
Kind of random, but what's everyone's opinion on tattoos? Do you support them, dislike them, etc.?
Personally, I don't support/like tattoos. It's already been said somewhere in the Bible (I forget where) that we shouldn't mark our body. And anyways, my thought is that if God wanted me to have ink inside my body, he'd make me an octopus.
I do have to admit, though, tattoo artists can be amazing at their jobs. It's fantastic how detailed people can make them.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 12:24:55 GMT -5
I don't fully support getting a tattoo and neither does my church, but if you get one or have a bunch then convert it's fine? I've seen some beautiful tattoos and many LDS people with tattoos so I just don't care? I'll never get one as my church has been told us not to but if you do I don't mind. Do what you want. Sadly this isn't the story for everyone in my church though :/
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 12:28:16 GMT -5
I fully support tattoos and love them tbh. The only thing I've ever been scared though is the mark of the beast and idk if tattooing would include that? at this point it's just bleh that one verse your referring to no longer applies to today and I'm pretty sure it was using the pagans as an example because they cut and tattooed their body to worship their deities or something like that? idk, Jess, you'd probably be more knowledgeable on that than me
but for me personally, if a tattoo doesn't mean anything or isn't pointing toward God, I don't think it needs to be on my body. But all of the tattoos that I want have a Godly meaning.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 13:08:47 GMT -5
I just found this article, and it was definitely an interesting and eye-opening read. For those who want the run-down before reading it, this article was about a video that was released that talked about 7 Bible Quotes supporting gay marriage. The writer went over the 7 things mentioned in the Bible and pointed out what was wrong with the statements. Definitely something interesting to read, and a reminder to show God's love to those who are LGBT+.
"7 Bible Quotes Supporting Gay Relationships"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 13:16:32 GMT -5
reading it and so far it's very interesting, thanks for the share!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 13:21:38 GMT -5
You're very welcome. (:
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 13:27:59 GMT -5
Like Ted mentioned, The Old Testament law against tattoos was a ceremonial law. The purpose of the ceremonial law was to distinguish the people of Israel from the surrounding nations (and yes, tattooing in this section is mentioned in the context of ancient pagan practices). As we are not under that covenant anymore and are under the new covenant in Christ, the ceremonial law is no longer applicable to us; therefore, a Christian may get a tattoo if they wish (so long as the tattoo is not blasphemous or profane, of course).
The mark of the beast is a seal for the followers of the Antichrist and the false prophet. Has nothing to do with tattoos.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 13:36:27 GMT -5
ah okay makes sense! thanks for the knowledge, Jess xD
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 13:39:54 GMT -5
ah okay makes sense! thanks for the knowledge, Jess xD You're welcome, but I may have spoken too soon on that last part. I suppose the mark of the beast could be a tattoo of sorts... but it would be specifically given by the false prophet to those who worship the Antichrist. The exact nature of what the mark will be is debated (and it could be a microchip or implant, for all we know).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 14:42:50 GMT -5
ah okay makes sense! thanks for the knowledge, Jess xD You're welcome, but I may have spoken too soon on that last part. I suppose the mark of the beast could be a tattoo of sorts... but it would be specifically given by the false prophet to those who worship the Antichrist. The exact nature of what the mark will be is debated (and it could be a microchip or implant, for all we know). ahhh so I guess I don't have to worry too much about tattoos
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 14:56:28 GMT -5
You're welcome, but I may have spoken too soon on that last part. I suppose the mark of the beast could be a tattoo of sorts... but it would be specifically given by the false prophet to those who worship the Antichrist. The exact nature of what the mark will be is debated (and it could be a microchip or implant, for all we know). ahhh so I guess I don't have to worry too much about tattoos Nope. I plan on getting my first one (I want six) the weekend I turn 18.
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