FROM THE EDITOR
Transhumanism and
the Image of God Christians look to the resurrection to define who they are
now and what they will become. Many humans today don’t
believe that they have that beautiful of an option. So they
search for alternatives. Many have far less defined ideas,
and even many Christians get lost in what is human.
Jacob Shatzer
Today’s technology and the future of Christian disci-
pline.
The Altars Where We
Worship
Juan & Stacey Floyd-Thomas
and Mark Toulouse
The examination of the religious dimensions of six spe-
cific aspects of American culture — body and sex, big
business, entertainment, politics, sports, and science
and technology.
Modern Technology
and the Human Future
“Before you call yourself a Christian, Buddhist, Muslim,
Hindu or any other theology, learn to be human first.”
- Shannon L. Alder
As Christians, we have the advantage of looking to our
Creator to help us understand what is human. We need to
take the time to understand our humanity and how we use
technology in that construct. Are we still using technology
to advance, or help us with, our humanity, or is it using us?
What is Human? Why do we want to be Human?
Craig M. Gay
A discussion on how humans develop technology and
how it affects them. From the plow to present day.
Mirror for the Soul
Alice Fryling
A Christian Guide to the Enneagram.
Psychology and
Spiritual Formation in
Dialogue
Steve Porter
Moral and Spiritual Change in Christian Perspective.
Poetry
A section of thoughtful poems
FEATURES
“There is some kind of a sweet innocence in being human- in
not having to be just happy or just sad- in the nature of being
able to be both broken and whole, at the same time.”
- C. JoyBell
Read on as we discuss the concept of being human and
technology and all that we struggle with around this issue.
But as you do so, remember our real objective ...
Editor in Chief
Michael Porter
Senior Editor
Anne Porter
Junior Editor
Bailey Williams
Design Director
Matt Kime
Marketing Manager
Matthew Philip
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the
renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is
the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
- Romans 12:2
Michael Porter, Editor in Chief
Art Gallery
Art featured by Boglarka Zeillei Eva, Alan Payne, Jose
Renteria, JB (thru His vessel) and Virginia Payne.
All articles in Edge of Faith Magazine explore ideas, culture, and issues that need to be pondered. They are for the reader
to consume, assimilate and make an informed opinion. None of the articles are necessarily the opinion of this magazine.