# Frequently Asked Questions

Explore how Mormon theology and transhumanism converge—where faith in divine potential meets ethical science and technology. Find answers to common questions about this bold intellectual and spiritual movement.

[GENERAL] What is Mormon Transhumanism?
Mormon Transhumanism is the view that the ethical use of science and technology is among the means of achieving the religious goals expressed in Mormon scripture and theology—including the mandate to become compassionate creators in the image of God. Mormonism has long taught that human beings are children of God with the capacity to grow into godhood, a process theologians call theosis—the idea that we are not merely God’s subjects but God’s children, destined to mature into beings like our Heavenly Parents. Transhumanism holds that humanity can and should use science and technology to radically extend our abilities and transcend current limitations. Mormon Transhumanism sees these not as competing visions but as two expressions of the same deep aspiration.In practical terms, Mormon Transhumanists engage seriously with technologies like artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and radical life extension—not as secular projects, but as expressions of a divine mandate to build, heal, and create. We believe science and religion are allies, not adversaries, and that the Mormon tradition in particular offers one of the richest theological frameworks for navigating the ethical challenges of accelerating technological change.The Mormon Transhumanist Association, founded in 2006, is an independent nonprofit that brings together Mormons, other Christians, and interested people of diverse backgrounds to explore these intersections in good faith.
[MORMON] Is this an official program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
No. The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We do not speak for or represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Church has no official position on transhumanism or on our work.That said, our engagement with Mormon theology is serious and substantive. Our ideas and arguments are grounded in Mormon scripture, history, and tradition, and we draw on authoritative sources throughout. Most of our members come from a Mormon background, and many are practicing members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.We also welcome participants from other Christian traditions, other faiths, and non-religious backgrounds. What unites us is a shared commitment to honest inquiry at the intersection of faith, science, and technology.
[MORMON] Why do you use the term “Mormon”?
Because it’s the clearest and most widely recognized name for the tradition we engage, and because that tradition is broader than any single institution. “Mormon” points to the whole movement rooted in the Book of Mormon and the Restoration, and our work draws on the full breadth of it: its scripture, its history, and above all its distinctive doctrines of theosis and compassionate creation.We recognize that Church leaders have encouraged members to use the full name of the Church rather than “Mormon” as a substitute for it, and we honor that counsel;