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One of my favorite theories and the premise of his best selling book Sapiens, Yuval Harari supposes it's our ability to tell and believe in fiction. Other animals have cultures and language. Monkey's can communicate with one another to say hey look out! there's a lion prowling or a falcon circling over head. What they don't have is the ability to suggest that there is a lion in our wardrobe, he is our lord and savior and that we should worship him.What makes a person different from any other animal/mammal?
What is your purpose?
Why do you suppose you are here?
In your opinion, are all animals self-aware?We are no different from other animals, just more so. We are more self-aware, better tool users, and culture is more important to us.
To pass on my genes and values. Mission accomplished!
In your opinion, are all persons human beings?We human beings are the ones who are not afraid of running vacuum cleaners.
Lost me there.Persons on this earth have spirits that are...
How many genes do all animals share. What teh difference between humans and other animals -- gene wise?Why? What difference does it make whether or not your genes are passed on? What purpose does that serve?
Bonobos, certainly. Sponges, probably not. There is a line somewhere but I don't know where it is.In your opinion, are all animals self-aware?
Lost you where?Lost me there.
according to evolution we are sponges,, or at least descendants of spongesBonobos, certainly. Sponges, probably not. There is a line somewhere but I don't know where it is.
No, according to evolution, we share a common ancestor with today's sponges. Not quite the same thing.according to evolution we are sponges,, or at least descendants of sponges
thats what I said,,No, according to evolution, we share a common ancestor with today's sponges. Not quite the same thing.
Sponges are animals? I ask because I'm not sure if your dealing with animals or life itself.Bonobos, certainly. Sponges, probably not. There is a line somewhere but I don't know where it is.
That's excellent. Agree.Knowledge of right and wrong. It's an artifact of intelligence.
Yes. Plus, we are in a position to give to and to serve others. God is glorious. It's part of our own nature to want to share what is good about ourselves with others. God is glory, and I see in him (as made in his image) the desire to share and to give that glory to us.I think we have many purposes but chief among them is to use our talents to know and create and to pass it on.
I think we are here to share in God's experience. Not for His benefit but for our benefit.
Which begs the question, "What is the purpose of this "clump of cells?" If there is no purpose, then there is no reason to be the best we can be.Some people believe (or claim to believe) that it is “just a clump of cells.”
What makes a person different from any other animal/mammal?
What is your purpose?
Why do you suppose you are here?
God is complete within himself. Also, he has angels, who are pure spirit. It may have more to do with God's nature, which is pure love. He created us out of love...what is it about us that is lovable? Did God create us to teach how to love as he loves? If so, how are we doing?Maybe God chose to create a life form that might someday achieve the distinction of being on the same plane as God. Divine companionship?
Not to the extent that humans can. My chinchillas are fascinating little rodents. If I give one a treat, s/he will immediately accept it and run off to eat it in private. Sharing never crosses that little rodent mind. On the other hand, I often wonder if there isn't some semblance of politeness in running off, so as not to brag they have something another doesn't. One day, the male had to go to the vet. It wasn't a pleasant experienced, and when I brought him home, he huddled in a corner of the cage. The female went over to sniff him, then ran off to the other side of the cage. She dragged one of the hay feedbags over to him.Except there are animals that are self-aware, use tools, and have learned culture.
I do like Richard Bach's assessment as to why we are here. To him (and without dismissing God) it all boils down to two things:Why God chose me to be here I don't have a clue. (But it's on my list of questions I hope to take to heaven with me.
