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Opening Credits

Dedication

Epigraph

Introduction

Part 1 - Bodies

Sex and Reproduction

Transgenderism and Body Modification

Life Extension and Assisted Suicide

The Procrustean Bed

Part 2 - Reality

Virtual Reality

Artificial Intelligence

Augmented Reality

Re-Enchantment

Part 3 - Politics

Liberalism as Transhumanism

Postliberalism

Transhumanism and American Politics

Right-Wing Transhumanisms

Part 4 - Work

Capitalism and Transhumanism

Building a Humane Economy

Post-Scarcity

Part 5 - God

The Nephilim and Theosis

Transhumanist Spiritualities

How Transhumanism Subverts Christianity

Digital Christianity

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

About the Author

CRISIS Publications

End Credits

The ancient lie that we can become gods echoes today in the rise of transhumanism. Genetic engineering, AI, and other technologies tempt us to redefine what it means to be human. This clear and urgent reflection exposes the hidden spiritual dangers behind this movement and calls us back to natural law, true human dignity, and our God-given nature. A thoughtful defense of what it means to remain fully human in a world racing to surpass humanity itself.

The Transhumanist Temptation

Preface

Transmitting the Faith...

What was the place of the Word of God in a typical day for Carlo?

Is creation also a way by which God speaks and reveals something of Himself to man?

Is faith capable of changing concrete existence?

What signs can you now recognize as attributable to Carlo’s holiness?

Does a saint always talk about holy things?

What did Carlo teach you both?

Do you remember anything that Carlo asked for in prayer?

A faith without cutting corners?

Do you think he had a method, a “gimmick” for transmitting his faith?

Is there some aspect of Carlo’s character and personality that predisposed him to teach the Faith with ease?

How do you explain the composure and heroic serenity that transpired from your words in the midst of pain?

In your memory the voice of Carlo emerged.

On the theme of faith and friendship, what about prayer for friends?

“A step in faith is a step closer to being and a step away from having.”

Who transmitted the rudiments of the Faith to Carlo?

So, Carlo drew you into the Faith.

Did Carlo have a plan for his life?

Carlo understood quite well the difference between Christian detachment and disdain of the world.

“Faith apart from works is dead” (James 2:26).

How did Carlo live the relationship between innocent suffering and faith?

How did Carlo develop such a Christian sense of pain and suffering?

Can you share with us something about how Carlo prayed?

What was the relation between the Eucharist and Carlo’s prayer?

Do you remember other things Carlo said about the Eucharist?

Transubstantiation.

Participating in daily Mass and adoring the Eucharist.

The sacraments were six + one (the Eucharist).

His contagious, enthusiastic faith.

The path of faith in Christ is never a solitary one; it is trod together.

Some of Carlo’s personality traits that contributed to making his faith so contagious?

“Every minute that passes is one minute fewer that we have to sanctify ourselves.”

Can you tell us something about Carlo’s other human virtues in daily life?

The wrath of God.

The erroneous and yet widespread opinion that Hell is empty.

Besides the sports you mentioned, did Carlo have any hobbies?

Carlo was a catechist.

Obedient, yet free and vivacious?

What general paradigm in the educational process can you suggest?

What is the importance of the sacrament of Matrimony?

Is there an educational model that inspires you in particular?

Can you offer some suggestions for raising our children in a Christian manner?

This book shares the story of St. Carlo Acutis, a joyful and gifted teenager whose deep love for the Eucharist transformed his family and inspired thousands. Through interviews with his parents and reflections from Carlo’s own writings, readers learn about his daily spiritual practices, virtues, and missionary use of modern media. His example reveals how ordinary life, when lived with extraordinary faith, can lead to holiness and draw others to Christ.

God's Influencer

Today I interview the beautifully authentic Melissa Tolosi! She shares all about her conversion to Catholicism after being raised a protestant. She shares her faith journey with such clarity and emotion it is an amazing interview and I think you will love it! Melissa Tolosi is an Australian-American convert stumbling (often) along the path to sainthood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She could also be described as a cat person, an aspiring novelist and copywriter, or a nanny with a deep love of Gregorian chant and Broadway showtunes. You can find her on Instagram at <a href= "http://instagram.com/@thecrunchycatholic">@thecrunchycatholic</a> ! Or on facebook in the Among the Lilies group just search her name.  I just redesigned my website and I can't wait for you to take a look at it! cameronfradd.com is the place where you can find all the things Among The Lilies! Check out our new shop with ATL merchandise we will be adding more items soon! Thank you all for your support I am so grateful and I love and am praying for y'all!     Thank you for being here! If you are interested in supporting Among the Lilies please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies">https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies</a>   Please join the Among the Lilies community on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheLiliess/">Facebook</a>!

157: An Incredible Conversion Story

Homily from The Resurrection of the Lord I believe in the resurrection of the flesh. Just as Jesus Christ conquered death by dying and gave us life by rising from the dead, every person will get their body back. Those who are lost will have the bodies in Hell, and those who are saved will have their glorified bodies in Heaven. What will those bodies be like?<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Mass Readings from April 9, 2023:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Acts 10:34a, 37-43</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8</dt> John 20:1-9

4/9/23 The Body

Pints With Aquinas is a fully fan funded show. Please consider supporting here: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/pwa">https://www.patreon.com/pwa</a> Get our new book on Aquinas' 5 ways here: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B079SQNPTX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525116594&sr=8-1&keywords=fradd Here's what Aquinas said in the ST on the third way: The third way is taken from possibility and necessity, and runs thus. We find in nature things that are possible to be and not to be, since they are found to be generated, and to corrupt, and consequently, they are possible to be and not to be. But it is impossible for these always to exist, for that which is possible not to be at some time is not. Therefore, if everything is possible not to be, then at one time there could have been nothing in existence. Now if this were true, even now there would be nothing in existence, because that which does not exist only begins to exist by something already existing. Therefore, if at one time nothing was in existence, it would have been impossible for anything to have begun to exist; and thus even now nothing would be in existence — which is absurd. Therefore, not all beings are merely possible, but there must exist something the existence of which is necessary. But every necessary thing either has its necessity caused by another, or not. Now it is impossible to go on to infinity in necessary things which have their necessity caused by another, as has been already proved in regard to efficient causes. Therefore we cannot but postulate the existence of some being having of itself its own necessity, and not receiving it from another, but rather causing in others their necessity. This all men speak of as God. SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href= "https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href= "https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a>  Hallow: <a href= "http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a>  STRIVE: <a href= "https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a>  GIVING Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href= "https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href= "https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href= "https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS  Does God Exist: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href= "https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href= "https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a>

104: What is the argument for God's existence from possibility and necessity

How do you know you&#39;ve had an encounter with God? Sometimes it&#39;s hard to tell, especially if you were raised in the Faith.

Today, Fr. Mike shares his own conversion story, and encourages us to think of a time or a season where you decided to devote your life to God, because Jesus was there in that time, even if you didn&#39;t realize it.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

How Do I Know If I've Actually Encountered Jesus?

It's a Wonderful Afterlife

It's Not What You Think

Yoga, Yoda, and YOLO

God's Jigsaw Puzzle

The Butterfly Effect

Heaven Is a Reunion

Connecting with the Cloud

Appendix A - The Human Being

Appendix B - We Worship with Our Bodies

Professor of Church history, Dr. James Papandrea, gathers in one place all that is known about the afterlife — drawn from the teachings of Jesus, the Apostles, the Church Fathers, and the Church's Magisterium — affording, for the first time ever, a complete, authoritative, detailed portrait of the state of souls after death and the realms we enter.

What Really Happens After We Die

New Releases

In this episode Trent examines the arguments Catholics make in favor and against the use of nuclear weapons in World War II against the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Welcome to The Counsel of Trent Podcast, a production of Catholic Answers.

Trent Horn:

Hey, everyone. Welcome to the Counsel of Trent Podcast. I&#8217;m your host, Catholic Answers&#8217; apologist Trent Horn.
It&#8217;s been nearly 80 years since the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan during the end of World War II. Those would be the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In today&#8217;s epi...

#785 Were the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings War Crimes? - Trent Horn

Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 264: Man’s Merit (2025)

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Don't let what Jesus did for you end with you. Jesus is the one Mediator between God and humanity. He has saved us. But God wills that all humans are saved. Because of this, He calls those who have been saved by Him to brings His salvation to everyone else.<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from September 21, 2025:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Amos 8:4-7</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">1 Timothy 2:1-8</dt> Luke 16:1-13

9/21/25 Mini-Mediators