• Usurping God's Role and Hubris: Many Christians and other religious individuals reject transhumanism on the grounds that it is a form of Promethean hubris, an attempt to usurp God's powers and prerogatives. It is seen as a desire to achieve god-like abilities through technology, mirroring the temptation presented by Satan in the Garden of Eden to be like God.
• Contradiction of Foundational Beliefs: Transhumanism is seen by some as fundamentally contradictory to core tenets of Christianity, according to First Things. They highlight theistic beliefs versus transhumanism's materialism, and the Christian focus on spiritual transformation and reliance on God's grace for salvation in contrast to the transhumanist pursuit of overcoming death and limitations through technology.
• Devaluing the Human Body and Imago Dei: The emphasis on physical enhancement and overcoming biological limitations in transhumanism is viewed by some as a disdain for the human body as created by God and made in His image (imago Dei).
• Overriding God's Plan for Life: Many religions believe in a divine plan for each individual, including the natural beginning and end of life. Transhumanism's attempts to extend life past its natural conclusion are seen as an attempt to override this divine plan.
• Distraction from Spiritual Focus: Some critics argue that the transhumanist focus on physical and technological advancements can detract from a proper Christian focus on spiritual growth and transformation. 

• Diversity of Views: It is important to note that religious perspectives on transhumanism are not monolithic. While some strongly condemn it, others, sometimes called "Christian transhumanists," see potential for compatibility between their faith and the goals of transhumanism. They might emphasize the concept of humans as "created co-creators" with God and believe that technology can be used to improve the human condition in alignment with God's will.
• Beyond Religious Critiques: Arguments against transhumanism are not solely based on religious grounds. Concerns about potential socioeconomic inequality, loss of human identity and diversity, and the risks associated with the misuse of advanced technologies are also raised by a broader range of critics, according to Wikipedia. 

• Playing God: Transhumanist efforts to overcome human limitations through technology are viewed as a desire to achieve "god-like abilities," echoing Satan's temptation in the Garden of Eden and Lucifer's fall driven by the desire to be like the Most High.
• Contempt for humanity: Some argue that transhumanism displays a "disdain for the life that God has freely given us" and a "contempt for the flesh," suggesting that the desire to improve upon God's creation signifies a lack of respect for divinely-given life and abilities.
• Seeking self-salvation: Transhumanism is seen as an attempt to find "salvation through a kind of self-made evolution via technology," neglecting the spiritual dimension and seeking to overcome the effects of sin and rebellion through innovation rather than through Christ.
• Focus on physical over spiritual: A common criticism is that transhumanism's focus on physical transformation overshadows the importance of spiritual transformation, according to Yale University.
• Ethical concerns: Arguments are also made regarding the ethical implications of transhumanism, including the potential for:
  • Commodification of human life.
  • Neglecting the non-material aspects of human existence.
  • Creating social hierarchies or exacerbating inequalities based on access to enhancement technologies. 

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