Paul Louis Metzger – More Than Things

We live in a ‘throwaway’ culture.  We’re often treated like ‘things’ or cogs in the machine.  What is a deep sense of personhood and why are we unique? Brent talks with Paul Louis Metzger about his new IVP book ‘More Than Things: A Personalist Ethics for a Throwaway Culture’. Paul is professor of Christian theology and theology of culture at Multnomah University and Seminary in Portland, Oregon and director of the Institute for Cultural Engagement: New Wine, New Wineskins.  He’s the author of a number of books. (1:20) Why our culture treats us like things; (3:40) What makes us a person; (6:00) What is personalism? (9:00) Can transhumanism threaten our personhood? (10:55) Special needs people; (18:00) Euthanasia; (21:00) Space exploration. Links mentioned in this episode: paullouismetzger.com www.amazon.com/More-Than-Things-Personalist-Throwaway/dp/0830850910 www.ivpress.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.