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I think one of the great strengths of Mormonism is its naturalism; however, the term is equivocal and “naturalism” is sometimes criticized. Dictionary.com gives (among others) these definitions of “naturalism”:

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Having spare time on a business trip with a colleague in Orlando recently, we decided to spend the afternoon in Epcot. As went from rides, to lands, and to Spaceship Earth we talked about our lives, families, books we've read, and thoughts on science and technology. In this context, our thoughts on religion and futurism came up. He mentioned that he is agnostic and used to be atheist. I mentioned that I am a post-secular Mormon. He was intrigued what a post-secular Mormon might believe.

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Guest Post: Ben Blair, Chief of Special Projects

If you have been to the transfigurism site in the last few months, you may have noticed a link to the Primers. Are/were you confused by these? Well, here's your primer on these primers!

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It may sound like a small thing, but my view of the world shifted the day I received a survey as a Mormon missionary.

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I am pleased to announce that in the coming year the Mormon Transhumanist Association has committed to practice discipleship by engaging our members in acts of humanitarian service for homeless and at-risk youths in Utah and Appalachia.

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The 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) will be held November 18-21, 2017 in Boston, MA. While the Mormon Transhumanist Association will not be officially participating in the event, it is noteworthy that the meeting will have sessions related to transhumanism and human enhancement. We encourage all to consider attending.

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Sometimes, being a Mormon is hard.

I don't mean that the expectations, assignments, duties, activities, and lifestyle is hard. They certainly are, but that's not what I'm talking about.

I'm talking about identifying as a Mormon. Actually being Mormon.

Join us for a special MTA Meetup in SLC on Friday, November 3rd!

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Who: Everyone!

What: Discussion on The New God Argument and Diversity Representations, led by Lincoln Cannon and Blaire Ostler. In preparation, you can learn more about The New God Argument here, and Mormon Transhumanism here.

Where: SEGO 3 FINE ART GALLERY, 661 S 200 E, SLC, UT 84111

(We will still hold the usual 2nd-Sunday Utah Valley Meetup in Provo.)

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The Mormon Transhumanist Association is eager to announce the appointment of Shane Pittson to the position of Chief Media Officer. He was unanimously approved by the board of directors under the direction of Christopher Bradford, President of the Association.

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My ward snagged the last Sunday before my move to Switzerland to ask me to speak. Given the proximity to LDS General Conference, they assigned me the topic "Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice." Here is an excerpt from my talk, given on September 24, 2017.