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If were the evolved intelligent ones why do gorillas have more compassion and humanity in there lil pinkies than most humans have in there whole bodies?

Posted - June 28, 2016

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  • 2515
    We have evolved only one hair about the apes. Not for the better.
      June 28, 2016 11:01 AM MDT
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  • 3934

    I think you have been misinformed about the "compassion and humanity" of non-human species. While there are some examples of it (I recall reading bonobo monkeys will refuse to participate in experiments where they are rewarded for inflicting suffering on other bonobos), in the main most species demonstrate self-interest and/or Kin Selection with relative brutality.

      June 28, 2016 11:13 AM MDT
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  • Hmm, what makes you think they do? .. you should read what happens when the male leader dies... often all his off spring are killed so a new leader can take over totally

      June 28, 2016 11:46 AM MDT
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  • A wild gorilla will mess you up without giving a ****. 

      June 28, 2016 11:53 AM MDT
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  • 83

    Maybe were aren't evolved creatures

      June 28, 2016 12:20 PM MDT
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  • 1113

    Uh, they really don't. They are wild animals. Try getting up close to one and see how compassionate they are.

      June 28, 2016 12:49 PM MDT
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  • 5808

    you should meet some new people?

      June 28, 2016 12:56 PM MDT
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  • 17614

    Oh dear................where to start.  I think I will just point out that gorillas do not possess humanity. 

      June 29, 2016 10:55 AM MDT
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  • 46117

    I thought this was going to be another boring creationist question.

    I am happily surprised and delighted by your post.

    If we could ONLY be as gentle and sensitive as these beautiful creatures, there would be no wars or hate.  Mostly because we could pummel our enemies into the ground, but that is another subject entirely.  LOL

      June 29, 2016 11:07 AM MDT
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