A Christian apologist asks �what is the difference (according to your view of reality) between humans and other animals? And a follow up question, are you vegan?� I know where this question comes from. Christians, and many other religious types, view humanity as categorically different from animals and assumes anyone who accepts evolution thinks they are on par with wildlife. Well, yes and no. I don�t believe man holds a special place in any mystical or supernatural way, nor do we have a unique link to the transcendent. Modern humans share a common ancestor with all animals, but that doesn�t mean we aren�t unique in several important ways. Humans have a far greater potential for intelligence, reason, and self-awareness than animals. It�s hard to tell how far ahead of the second smartest animals we are in these regards, but it�s clear to me that we are far ahead. The apologist's question came up on a post about morality, so I will address the follow-up question in that context. I am...
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