In recent years, the concept of transhumanism has been propelled from the fringes of scientific and philosophical debate into the mainstream consciousness. Proponents of this movement argue that humanity is on the cusp of a new era where technology will merge with biology, enhancing human abilities and potentially eliminating aging and disease. However, as with many utopian promises, the reality may be far more dystopian than the shiny veneer suggests.

Yuval Noah Harari, the evil advisor to the World Economic Forum, has famously stated that “humans are hackable animals.” This disturbing declaration points to a future where our very homes, once our sanctuaries, could become extensions of a system that monitors and manipulates us. But this begs the question: Are we already being conditioned to accept this reality? Are we like Pavlov’s dog, unwittingly participating in a grand social experiment that will lead to our own demise? These questions take on even greater urgency as we consider what the Bible has to say about the nature of humanity, free will, and the coming deception.

The Pavlovian Experiment: Conditioning Humanity

Ivan Pavlov’s experiments in the early 20th century demonstrated that dogs could be conditioned to respond to a stimulus—such as a ringing bell—by associating it with food. Over time, the dogs would begin to salivate merely at the sound of the bell, even if no food was presented. This concept of conditioned reflex has since been applied to various aspects of human behavior, particularly in understanding how people can be conditioned to accept certain ideas or behaviors.

In the context of transhumanism, the conditioning is subtle yet pervasive. Through the integration of technology into every aspect of our lives (i.e. smartphones, wearable devices, and even smart homes), we are being conditioned to accept the blurring of boundaries between the digital and biological. The gradual acceptance of these technologies as indispensable parts of our lives is akin to the salivating dogs of Pavlov’s experiment. We are being trained to respond to the digital bell, and in doing so, we are surrendering more and more of our autonomy.

The Bible warns us about this kind of conditioning in Romans 12:2: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” The world, through the allure of technology, is subtly conforming us to its image, conditioning us to accept the next step in human evolution, transhumanism.

The Promise of Immortality: A Deceptive Lure

Transhumanists promise a future where death is optional, and the limitations of the human body can be overcome through technology. This idea is not new; it echoes the serpent’s lie in the Garden of Eden: “You surely will not die!” (Genesis 3:4). The allure of becoming like gods, with the power to determine our own destinies, is as tempting today as it was for Adam and Eve. Yet, as Christians, we understand that true immortality is not found in silicon chips or genetic modifications but in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:53-54 tells us, “For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, ‘Death is swallowed up in victory.'” The transhumanist pursuit of immortality is a counterfeit of the true victory over death that Christ offers.

Yet, the conditioning continues. We are bombarded with messages that portray aging as a disease to be cured and death as an obstacle to be overcome. Through media, entertainment, and even scientific discourse, we are being subtly indoctrinated to accept the premise that humans should transcend their natural state. This conditioning is preparing the way for a future where the line between human and machine becomes increasingly blurred.

Are We Willing Participants?

The integration of technology into our bodies and minds is not happening in a vacuum. It is part of a larger social experiment that seeks to redefine what it means to be human. Harari’s assertion that “humans are hackable animals” is not just a statement of fact but a declaration of intent. The technologies being developed, ranging from brain-computer interfaces to genetic editing, are tools that can be used to control and manipulate human behavior on an unprecedented scale.

But are we willingly participating in this experiment? The evidence suggests that we are. From the widespread adoption of wearable technology that tracks our every move to the growing acceptance of artificial intelligence making decisions on our behalf, we are surrendering more and more of our autonomy in exchange for convenience and perceived safety. This is the essence of the Pavlovian experiment, conditioning us to accept the next step without question.

Scripture warns us about the dangers of allowing ourselves to be manipulated in this way. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 speaks of a time when “the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. For this reason, God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.”

The transhumanist agenda is, in many ways, a “false wonder,” promising salvation through technology but leading only to deception. The conditioning we are experiencing is not just about accepting new technologies but about preparing us to accept the ultimate deception, the rejection of our humanity in favor of a post-human future.

The Coming Deception: Preparing for the Antichrist System

The Bible speaks of a coming time when deception will be so pervasive that “if possible, even the elect” (Matthew 24:24) could be led astray. The transhumanist movement, with its promises of immortality, enhanced abilities, and a new era of human evolution, is laying the groundwork for this deception. By conditioning us to accept these ideas now, the stage is being set for the arrival of the Antichrist and his system of control.

Revelation 13:16-17 warns of a time when “he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name.” The technology being developed today, from digital currencies to biometric identification, is moving us closer to a reality where such a system could be implemented.

The conditioning we are experiencing is not just about preparing us to accept transhumanism but about preparing us to accept the ultimate control mechanism, the Mark of the Beast. Now we, as Christians, need not worry about unknowingly taking this mark, but we can certainly see the infrastructure being built out right in front of our own eyes. We are indeed living in the last days and might I add, biblical times.

Discernment and Resistance

As Christians, we are called to be discerning in these times. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” The push towards transhumanism is not just a scientific or philosophical debate; it is a spiritual battle for the very soul of humanity.

We must resist the conditioning that seeks to conform us to the world’s image. This means critically evaluating the technologies we adopt and understanding the broader implications of their use. It also means grounding ourselves in the truth of God’s Word, which provides the ultimate guide for living in a world increasingly dominated by deception.

Proverbs 3:5-6 offers a simple yet profound piece of advice: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” As the world rushes headlong into a transhumanist future, we must trust in the Lord rather than in the promises of technology.

Conclusion

The transhumanist agenda, with its promises of a post-human future, is not just a scientific curiosity but a spiritual threat. Like Pavlov’s dogs, humanity is being conditioned to respond to the digital bells that signal the next step in our evolution. But this evolution is not towards a higher state of being but towards a state of deception and control.

As Christians, we must resist this conditioning by grounding ourselves in the truth of God’s Word and by being discerning in the technologies we adopt. We must recognize that the transhumanist movement is not just about enhancing human abilities but about redefining what it means to be human in a way that is antithetical to God’s design. We must warn others so that they are aware of the impending doom of the Antichrist system that will lead to their eternal damnation if they accept the mark. We are called to warn others of these very things (Ezekiel 3:17-19).

In the end, the choice before us is the same one that was before Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden: Will we trust in God’s plan for our lives, or will we seek to become like gods ourselves? The transhumanist agenda offers a seductive promise of godhood, but it is a lie that leads only to death. Let us, therefore, choose life by trusting in the Lord and resisting the conditioning that seeks to lead many astray.

Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!

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