It seems that human technology in robotics, computers, NanoTech and BioTech are coming together to make the species their own god. Able to extend life, modify DNA and cure any known disease. Is it true? Indeed all of it appears to be true in the very new future. But not so fast, as there are many who decry this forward progress of mankind. Most religious sects are quite concerned about this and generally will state; “You cannot replace God!”

Many non-religious followers involved in these technologies say why not to that question. Recently a think tanker of a non-religious background said this in debate of the comment that you cannot replace God and he stated:

“Why not? I remember once I was on a Football Team and had to pick sports otherwise suffer disqualification of one of the teams. So I left the team. I was replaced. Once in a school play, I had a conflict with student government obligations and a few invitational track meets. They replaced me. You see replacing a character in literature or a story is simple really. You can do it by changing Santa Clause to some other name. If you re-tell a story over generations you can modify it to fit your needs. You can go from one god to many gods to one god again? Give it say 8,000 years and mix in a few burned down libraries, some mixed cultures and a few leaders who need to modify things to stay in power.”

So, it is safe to say that such debates will rage on as they have in the past. Perhaps you have something to say on this debate. What do you think, can science replace god or can we enhance his work? If you have thoughts on this I would certainly like to hear your perspective. Think on this in 2006.

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