Is Transhumanism Biblical?
Transhumanism literally means “beyond human”. It refers to the idea of supposedly advancing to a new stage of human evolution where man merges with machine and software.
The prefix “trans-“ in transhumanism comes from Latin and means “beyond” or “across.”
Transhumanism is a growing movement that promotes the enhancement of human life through science like gene editing or advanced technology—such as artificial intelligence and brain implants.
We live in a world where man is no longer satisfied with being a human being. He wants to be more than a human. As science and technology continue to accelerate, man increasingly becomes dissatisfied with the physical and mental limitations that come with being a human – so he is attempting to use science and technology to discover if he can essentially become a god or like God.
Transhumanism aims to go beyond:
– Aging and death
– Biological weaknesses or illness
– Mental limitations
– The natural human condition
As of the year 2025, transhumanism is increasingly shaping modern scientific research, with several emerging technologies pushing the boundaries of human capability and longevity. One prominent area is brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), such as Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, which focuses on developing neural implants that directly connect the human brain to computers. These implants are intended to treat neurological disorders in the near term, with the long-term ambition of enhancing human cognition and eventually merging human thought with artificial intelligence.
Another major field is genetic engineering, particularly CRISPR gene-editing technology, which enables precise alterations to DNA in embryos or patients with genetic diseases. From a transhumanist perspective, this technology could one day be used to enhance human traits such as intelligence, physical strength, or resistance to disease.
Advancements in prosthetics and human augmentation further reflect transhumanist ideals. Modern robotic limbs can now be controlled directly by brain signals, while powered exoskeletons—already used in military and rehabilitation settings—can significantly increase physical strength and endurance. The aim extends beyond restoring lost function to enabling abilities that exceed natural human limits.
Similarly, anti-aging and life-extension research has gained momentum, with companies such as Altos Labs and Google-backed Calico investigating ways to reverse aging at the cellular level. Some transhumanists envision these efforts leading to radical life extension or even biological immortality.
Synthetic biology also plays a crucial role in human enhancement, involving the engineering of artificial organs, tissues, or improved biological systems. Innovations include implants capable of monitoring health in real time or delivering medication automatically as needed.
Finally, the concept of digital immortality represents one of the most speculative yet profound transhumanist goals. Though still largely theoretical, experiments in mind uploading, digital consciousness, and virtual afterlives seek to preserve human identity by transferring it into a digital form, redefining what it means to exist beyond biological life.
In essence, it’s about transitioning from human to post-human—an enhanced or radically altered state of being.
These efforts reflect transhumanism’s vision of evolving beyond human limitations, often raising deep ethical and spiritual questions.
Transhumanism: Can It Align with a Biblical Worldview?
What does the Bible say about transhumanism? Should Christians agree with the aims and goals of this movement? Below are 4 reasons why Christians should reject transhumanism:
1. Rejection of God’s Design
The Bible teaches that God created humans in His image (Genesis 1:27), with physical limits and a purpose rooted in dependence on Him. Transhumanism seeks to go beyond those limits by reshaping what it means to be human, often without acknowledging God’s sovereignty. Transhumanism ultimately rejects God’s biological creation and design of the human body. Transhumanists believe they can do better and create better than God.
2. Echoes the Fall
Transhumanist do not believe that they need God. Instead they want to be like God. The core temptation in Eden was the desire to “be like God” (Genesis 3:5). Transhumanism, in its pursuit of power, control, and self-directed evolution, mirrors that same desire to redefine humanity on our own terms.
3. False Hope of Immortality
Scripture teaches that eternal life is found only in Jesus Christ (John 17:3), not in technology. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Trying to gain immortality apart from God is both futile and spiritually dangerous. It is a deception to believe that we can obtain eternal life through medicine and technology.
4. Redemption, Not Reinvention
The Gospel offers not just a better version of humanity, but a redeemed, resurrected life through Christ. Our ultimate transformation comes not through machines, but by the power of God (1 Corinthians 15:51–53).
Conclusion
While science and medicine can reflect God’s grace when used wisely, transhumanism as a philosophy often conflicts with a biblical view of human nature, mortality, and salvation. Our hope is not in human enhancement, but in the redeeming work of Christ.
