Anti-human theology
Book Description
In a world where technology increasingly blurs the boundaries between natural and artificial, theologian Peter Manley Scott presents a provocative reimagining of humanity's place within creation. This thoughtful exploration challenges readers to move beyond traditional human-centered religious thinking toward a more interconnected understanding of existence.
Scott argues that Western society has entered what he calls a "postnatural condition," where conventional distinctions between the natural world and human-made technologies no longer hold firm meaning. Rather than viewing this shift with alarm, he sees it as an opportunity for both theological and political liberation from outdated frameworks that have long dominated Christian thought.
The book develops a fresh theological anthropology that deliberately steps away from Christianity's historical tendency to place humans at the center of creation. Instead, Scott invites readers to consider the profound interconnectedness of all creatures, human and non-human alike. This perspective opens new pathways for understanding our relationships with animals, the environment, and emerging technologies.
Through careful ethical analysis, Scott examines how certain technological developments can work against both social harmony and ecological well-being. Yet his approach remains fundamentally hopeful, identifying concrete possibilities for meaningful resistance and positive change.
This work offers spiritual seekers a rigorous yet accessible framework for navigating contemporary challenges while remaining grounded in theological wisdom and committed to the flourishing of all life.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 208 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Reconnect with nature spiritually
- ✓ Explore Theological anthropolgy
- ✓ Explore Animals, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Theologische Ethik
- ✓ Explore Natur
- ✓ Explore Technologie
