divinehuman

Divinehuman is a neologism formed by combining the words divine and human. It is used to describe a state, process, or ideal in which human beings participate in the divine or reflect divine attributes. The term is not part of a single, widely accepted doctrine but appears in contemporary spiritual and philosophical writing.

Etymology and usage: The word is a modern compound with no standardized scholarly definition. It is often employed to discuss themes related to divinization, theosis, or the possibility of human participation in the divine life through grace, enlightenment, or ethical transformation.

Theological context: In mainstream Christian theology, the related idea of divinization or theosis describes the process by which humans participate in the divine life through grace, while remaining creatures. The Incarnation—the Word becoming flesh—is foundational to such discussions, emphasizing unity without collapsing creaturely distinction.

Modern interpretations: In secular or speculative contexts, divinehuman can denote an awakened or integrated state that combines spiritual insight with human capabilities, or a posthuman trajectory in which ethical or spiritual dimensions are emphasized alongside technological or biological advancement. It also appears in some New Age or mystically oriented traditions as a metaphor for awakening.

Critical perspective: Some scholars caution that the term risks ambiguity or imprecision and can blur important doctrinal distinctions between Creator and creature, or be used to advance secular or techno-utopian aims at the expense of traditional religious frameworks.

See also: theosis, divinization, incarnation, mysticism, posthumanism, transhumanism.