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ATH.CHURCH: The World’s First Anti-Transhumanist Church – A 200-Year Journey to Rediscover Faith in Humanity

In an age where technological advancements are idolized, and transhumanist ideologies promise immortality through machines, ATH.CHURCH has emerged as a surprising yet compelling counter-movement. Founded on divine promises rather than silicon, this church stands as a beacon for those who see through the digital facade and cling to something far more eternal. It’s ironic, isn’t it? Two centuries ago, technology was supposed to save us, and now, here we are, desperately seeking salvation from it. ATH.CHURCH, the world’s first

Anti-Transhumanist church, boldly declares: We are not for sale, and our souls certainly don’t come with a battery pack.

The Long-Awaited Response to a 200-Year Problem

ATH.CHURCH didn’t just sprout overnight; it’s the culmination of centuries of unchecked technological ambition. For 200 years, we’ve been promised a brighter future, a better life through wires, chips, and algorithms. But somewhere along the way, the narrative got hijacked. Technocrats began to whisper sweet nothings about replacing the divine with the digital, and suddenly, “upgrading” humanity became the new gospel. It’s like a dystopian sci-fi movie, only the scriptwriters forgot to ask if we wanted the starring role.

The founding of ATH.CHURCH marks a turning point, a return to the eternal truths that have withstood millennia. It is built on congregationalist principles, emphasizing democracy and transparency, ensuring that no single power can dominate — unlike, say, those tech monopolies that would love to implant chips in our brains. Instead of shiny gadgets and hollow promises, ATH.CHURCH offers something that technology never can: genuine, unaltered faith.

Congregationalist Principles Meet Decentralized Governance

It’s easy to dismiss a church as just another institution, but ATH.CHURCH flips the script. It operates on congregationalist principles, where the community elects its Prophet and twelve apostles annually. Yes, you read that right — democracy in a church. But this is not just about marking a ballot; it’s about every believer having a voice. And how do they ensure transparency? Enter blockchain technology, specifically the Ethereum blockchain.

Let’s face it, blockchain hasn’t exactly had the best PR. It’s been linked with everything from speculative bubbles to the latest in crypto-bro trends. But ATH.CHURCH saw its potential to democratize faith, deploying a governance token with smart contracts to facilitate fair elections. Imagine that: a technology originally meant to decentralize money now used to decentralize power within the church, making every vote count, every opinion heard. It’s almost poetic.

Blockchain for Believers: Turning Tools into Purpose

Now, some may scoff at the idea of using blockchain — after all, isn’t that the same tech that’s been tangled with transhumanist ambitions? ATH.HURCH is quick to clarify: technology, like any tool, can be wielded for good or for evil. “The early days of blockchain were indeed entangled with some rather dystopian dreams,” admits Ciprian Pater, the church’s Prophet. “But that doesn’t mean we throw out the baby with the bathwater. We harness it, redirect it, and use it to empower our community. We use technology not to control but to liberate.”

Each token holder within ATH.CHURCH’s congregation gets a vote in the annual election of the Prophet and apostles. It’s a decentralized approach that echoes Proverbs 11:14: “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” For once, a system that guarantees transparency and inclusivity — something other institutions could certainly learn from. It’s almost as if the Holy Spirit has gone digital, residing not in one leader but in the collective trust of the entire community.

The Modern Prophet: Ciprian Pater, Scholar, Theologian, and Maverick

The driving force behind ATH.CHURCH is Ciprian Pater, a college student who defies every stereotype. He’s not just another young undergraduate in theology; he’s also juggling two other degrees and has published a peer-reviewed paper on quantum mechanics. Yes, you read that correctly. Quantum mechanics and theology — because why not? When Pater speaks about the future, he does so with the precision of a scientist and the passion of a prophet.

But why would someone with such a promising academic career choose to establish a church against transhumanism? “The Book of Revelation speaks of a time when control will be exerted over all aspects of life, including the ability to buy and sell (Revelation 13:16-17),” Pater explains. “Today’s tech giants are inching closer to that reality with each passing day. We are seeing the rise of systems designed to merge human consciousness with machines. Our mission is simple: to remind the world that eternal life is not something you can download.”

The Battle Lines Are Drawn: Good vs. Evil in the Digital Age

It would be comforting to think that transhumanism is just another passing trend, but let’s not kid ourselves. The race to extend human life through technology, to enhance our brains with microchips, to replace flesh with circuitry — these aren’t just wild fantasies. They are

billion-dollar industries with a vested interest in making sure we all get on board and uploaded. And if that doesn’t scream “battle between good and evil,” then nothing does.

ATH.CHURCH sees this for what it is: a spiritual conflict of biblical proportions. The idea that we can redefine humanity through technology undermines the very essence of Christian belief. “If there ever was a battle between good and evil, this is it,” Pater declares. “ATH.CHURCH is leading the charge against those who think eternal life can be replicated with a hard drive and some code. We are fighting for the soul of humanity.”

Faith, Technology, and Governance: A Revolutionary Model

ATH.CHURCH’s organizational model is already gaining traction among other faith communities looking to break free from traditional hierarchies. By combining democratic congregationalist values with the transparency of blockchain, ATH.CHURCH has created a governance framework that ensures every member is heard, and decisions reflect the community’s collective will.

It’s not just about voting; it’s about stewardship. The biblical concept of stewardship emphasizes that everyone has a role in caring for their community, and that’s precisely what ATH.CHURCH is doing. “Our governance model is a reflection of the Kingdom of God,” Pater says. “Each part of the body of Christ is essential, just as every vote and every voice is crucial to our mission. We are building a church that is resilient, adaptable, and truly democratic.”

A Beacon of Hope Against a Digital Nightmare

For many, ATH.CHURCH is not just another church; it’s a lifeline. It stands as a symbol of hope, a defiant voice against the encroaching shadows of technological overreach. Where transhumanism promises to upgrade and enhance, ATH.CHURCH insists on preserving and protecting. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” says John 14:6. And that, ATH.CHURCH affirms, is a promise no machine can replicate.

The New Religion for a Changing World

You could say ATH.CHURCH is a new kind of religion for a world that thought it had moved past religion altogether. But maybe, just maybe, that’s what the world needs. A reminder that no matter how advanced our gadgets become, there is something sacred, untouchable, and eternal about humanity. ATH.CHURCH’s integration of faith, technology, and decentralized governance could very well be the blueprint for spiritual communities of the future.

By standing against transhumanism, ATH.CHURCH isn’t just saying “no” to tech giants; it’s saying “yes” to a future where God, not machines, is the ultimate source of life and purpose. In a world where religion, economics, politics, and science are converging like never before, ATH.CHURCH’s pioneering approach offers a roadmap for how to navigate these turbulent times without losing sight of what truly matters.

Conclusion: A Call to Stand Firm

The future may be uncertain, but one thing is clear: ATH.CHURCH is here to fight. As the world teeters on the brink of what could be the most profound transformation in human history, ATH.CHURCH invites believers to stand firm, resist the empty promises of artificial salvation, and embrace the eternal truth of God’s love. With blockchain as its backbone, democracy as its method, and faith as its guiding light, ATH.CHURCH is not just a church; it’s a spiritual movement — a revolution for the soul.

As Proverbs 16:9 so aptly puts it, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” For those ready to stand with ATH.CHURCH and reclaim the narrative, visit www.ath.church or reach out at logos@ath.church.

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SCHOLAR RECEIVE NOMINATIONS FOR A NOBEL PRIZE IN PEACE AND LITERATURE

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Dr. Thomas Luke, Ph.D., received a double nomination for the prestigious 2025 Nobel Prize in Peace and Literature.

Prof. Luke’s articles have appeared in peer-reviewed academic journals including The Doctrine of Eternal Security: A Reflection on Perseverance of the Saints and Geography of the Bible: Exploring the Physical and Historical Context of the Old Testament Scriptures.

The Least of These, second edition: has received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Peace Nomination, and his Ph.D. dissertation, Transformational Theology, has also recently been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature Nomination.

“I am humbled to have been nominated for such a prestigious prize, even if I do not win. I also want to thank my loving wife and ministry partner Johana for being another great blessing in my life.

Luke and his wife Johana Carolina Sopacua, MA work together as ministry partners in Bali, Indonesia where they were recently married in October 2024. The nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature and Peace serve to underscore their dedication to doing good works the world over.

For more information, please visit Dr. Luke’s website: DrLuke.tv  

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Riema Labs Inc. (Nubit) Unveils Goldinals: The Unified Protocol for Bitcoin Assets

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Summary: Riema Labs Inc. (Nubit) introduces Goldinals, a Bitcoin-native token protocol designed to unify fragmented asset standards, enable programmability, and bring trustless innovation to Bitcoin.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Bitcoin’s growing ecosystem has given rise to various meta-protocols like BRC-20, Ordinals, and Runes, creating a fragmented and often inefficient environment for digital assets. Riema Labs Inc. (Nubit), a pioneer in Bitcoin-native infrastructure, has unveiled Goldinals, a unified protocol for Bitcoin assets, a trust-minimized fungible token standard that promises to unify these protocols and bring advanced programmability to Bitcoin, all while adhering to Bitcoin’s core principles of security and decentralization.

What Is Goldinals?

Goldinals is a unified protocol for Bitcoin assets.

Bitcoins unmatched security has solidified its dominance, but its lack of global state and native programmability has limited its utility for asset issuance. Protocols like BRC-20 and Ordinals rely on off-chain indexers, introducing inefficiencies and trust issues.

Goldinals eliminates these pain points by bringing two advancements:

  1. A unified, trust-minimized protocol that allows seamless interoperability across existing standards like BRC-20, Ordinals, Runes, and CAT. Developers no longer need to design fragmented, one-off solutions for new assets.
  2. Native programmability powered by BitVM, enabling the on-chain execution of advanced logic such as token gating, multi-signature wallets, and conditional transfers–all without sacrificing Bitcoin’s core principles of security and decentralization.

For developers, Goldinals offers an ERC-20-inspired API—Deploy, Mint, Transfer, and Burn–making it intuitive to create scalable applications. For users, Goldinals ensures that all operations are validated directly on-chain, delivering a seamless, secure, and unified experience for Bitcoin-native assets.

Unifying Bitcoin’s Asset Ecosystem

Bitcoin’s asset ecosystem has become a tangle of competing protocols, each with its strengths and limitations. BRC-20, for example, enabled native tokens on Bitcoin but relies heavily on centralized indexers for state management, creating vulnerabilities. Ordinals revolutionized data inscription but offers limited programmability. Other protocols, like CAT, require changes to Bitcoin’s consensus rules, which makes widespread adoption impractical.

Goldinals solves these problems by unifying Bitcoin’s asset ecosystem into a single standard that combines compatibility, security, cost-efficiency and scalability. Key features include:

  • Full compatibility with existing protocols like BRC-20 and Ordinals, ensuring that developers don’t need to reinvent the wheel to build new features.
  • Interoperability across applications, enabling seamless integration of both current and future innovations.
  • Trust minimization, achieved by validating every operation directly on Bitcoin using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and BitVM, eliminating reliance on centralized services or external indexers.
  • Reduced transaction costs and improved scalability, powered by ZKPs for state compression and BitVM for off-chain computation. This ensures even complex operations are efficient, cost-effective, and secure.

Goldinals creates an environment where wallets, exchanges, and developers can operate without fragmentation, turning Bitcoin into a cohesive platform for decentralized finance, token issuance, and programmable assets.

Goldinals: The Gold Standard for Bitcoin Assets

Goldinals doesn’t merely address Bitcoin’s current challenges–it redefines its future. By combining trust minimization, native programmability, and ecosystem unification, Goldinals enables applications and assets that were previously unimaginable on Bitcoin. From trustless crowdsales to DeFi protocols, Goldinals is paving the way for Bitcoin to become the ultimate platform for decentralized innovation.

As Bitcoin’s ecosystem continues to expand, Goldinals is set to become the definitive standard for fungible tokens, driving adoption and innovation across the network.

To learn more about Goldinals and explore the full research, check out the detailed whitepaper here: https://www.nubit.org/Goldinals.pdf

About Riema Labs Inc. (Nubit)

Building the Trustless World Computer for Bitcoin.

Founded by UCSB professor Yu Feng, Riema Labs Inc. (Nubit) is building the Trustless World Computer for Bitcoin, enabling open scaling through Bitcoin-native technology. Riema Labs Inc. (Nubit) lets developers build any native application, onboarding the world to Bitcoin. Backed by Polychain.

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BitRivals Announce Initial Alpha Offering in AlphaLauncher.io – A Whole New Generation of Web3 Gaming

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BitRivals, the revolutionary Web3 gaming platform, will have an Initial Alpha Offering via AlphaLauncher.io on January 13, 2025, at 2 PM UTC. This date represents a new important milestone in BitRivals’ quest to rewrite gaming rules, allowing users to join a decentralized, player-centric ecosystem. It is here to introduce the new play-to-earn model, where actual rewards for gaming are possible and give ownership of in-game assets in ways never seen before.

                 

The BitRivals IAO occuring on January 13, 2025, at 2 PM UTC on AlphaLauncher.io. The total raise is $200,000, and the IAO will be in the USDC. One token will be sold for $0.01. The offering will be on the Base blockchain, and participants can buy up to $999 per wallet. There will be a structured vesting schedule: 20% of the tokens at the TGE, then a 15-day cliff, then linear vesting over the next five months. More than that, BitRivals provides a 24-hour ClaimBack policy, which makes the platform very flexible and game-fair to every participant.

What’s special about BitRivals?

BitRivals is not just another Web3 gaming platform; it’s a different paradigm regarding how users interact with these digital ecosystems. BitRivals focuses on just three basic principles of change that will alter how users experience gaming:

Ownership redefined through the implementation of blockchain technology, BitRivals hands over to players complete ownership over all their in-game assets. In full tokenization of assets, one can trade, sell, or keep them in ownership at any moment. The amount of control placed in a player’s hands thus re-positions it to assume an authoritative stance above the dictations that traditional game models often bring on in-game.

BitRivals uses the FCFS model with no restrictions so that anyone can participate in the IAO. The processes are so uncomplicated and open that whether one is a fresh beginner or an old hand at Web3 has little bearing on this, so let it be all-inclusive.

A Seamless Experience for Participants

Events such as the IAO will take place on AlphaLauncher.io, one of the more trustable platforms for blockchain-based token launches. Users seeking to participate in the BitRivals IAO are invited to follow the simple steps:

  • Visit AlphaLauncher.io: Head to the platform’s website to get started with the IAO registration process.
  • Setting up your wallet on the base chain: Ensure your wallet is set to interact with the Base blockchain, which hosts the BitRivals ecosystem.
  • Learn More About BitRivals: To learn about the game, ecosystem, and many other things, check out the website BitRivals. 
  • Join on January 13th, 2025, at 2 PM UTC: Be prepared to purchase BitRivals tokens when the IAO goes live.

How to Get Involved:

For more information about the IAO, interested parties can visit AlphaLauncher.io for more details and preparation for the January 13 launch. To learn more about the BitRivals platform, its roadmap, features, and vision for the future of gaming, visit the BitRivals official website at: https://bitrivals.com 

About BitRivals

BitRivals is a gaming powerhouse that enables gamification powered by Web3. Its main core can empower every player with real rewards and possession over their virtual items. At the core of the BitRivals initiative lies an offer of value that will break new ground in decentralization for players and industry developers while cultivating a truly player-centric environment in gaming.

About AlphaLauncher.io

AlphaLauncher.io is one of the top-notch launchpads, home to some of the most innovative projects leading in Web3. Embodying a high level of transparency, security, and end-user experience, AlphaLauncher.io will provide full support in enabling game-changing initiatives such as BitRivals.

For more information, please refer to AlphaLauncher.io and BitRivals’ official website.

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