3/20/22 - Transhumanism and the Tower of Babel - Genesis 10-11 - Pastor Jason Fritz

“Science and technology have replaced natural selection in the process of evolution. Thereby bringing the greatest revolution in the history of humanity. History began when humans invented gods and history will end when humans become gods.” - Dr. Yuval Noah Harari Transhumanism is a socio-political movement amongst intellectuals who believe that the next great leap in the advancement of humanity will come through technology. It has become the religion of Silicon Valley. The goal is to become post-human wherein technology driven by artificial intelligence frees us from our fundamental human limitations. No need for education or cultural refinement any longer. Instead the powerful algorithms of AI will educate us and we will be made happier and smarter than imaginable. Sounds too crazy to be true until you realize that the leading voices in technology are in fact Transhumanist practitioners. What could go wrong? There’s nothing new under the sun.  The ancient people of earth attempted to reach God for themselves by building a tower in the city of Babel whose head would reach the heavens. From there, they would attain God-like status and build a name for themselves…apart from God. Similarly, some of the loudest influencers today talk about unity, harmony, and achieving paradise or utopia by human invention, science, technology, or even systems of government. The Tower of Babel gives the outcome. We can see how these plans have not nor will they work in the future apart from God. Transhumanism is a revival of the same ideas that inspired the architects of Babel. It's the same story but in a different time. Man has always wanted to be like God. Remember, this was the original temptation from Satan in the garden. “You shall be like God…"   Humans are inherently broken and sinful as a result of the Fall. The effects of sin cannot be overcome by human innovation or effort, only the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Once again, Genesis speaks loudly to our time.