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" "Man Is a Species of Animal" "
Those deceived by this irrational, unscientific claim
maintain that all of man's attributes are a legacy from his so-
called "animal ancestors." This has dangerous effects on a per-
son's view of himself and of others. Someone who regards
other people as animals will disregard their ideas, and con-
sider their lives to be of little value. He will regard a person's
death as no more important than that of a dog or a cat. The fact
that people are in need will cause no discomfort to someone
who regards them as animals and thinks that in any case, ani-
mals evolve through conflict and competition. Such a frighten-
ing view completely does away with love and respect among
people. For these reasons, those deceived by Darwinism must
not ignore what this deception will cost them.
George Gaylord Simpson says this about the way
Darwinism regards human beings:
In the world of Darwin, man has no special status other than his
definition as a distinct species of animal. He is in the fullest
sense a part of nature and not apart from it. He is akin, not figu-
ratively but literally, to every living thing, be it an ameba, a
tapeworm, a flea, a seaweed, an oak tree, or a monkey—even
though the degrees of relationship are different... 168
In fact, however, this claim is unscientific, irrational, and
illogical. Humans and animals are entirely different entities
created by God. Animals act in the light of instincts and lack
reasoning. A human being, on the other hand, is an entity ca-
pable of judgment and who can reason. Those who maintain
that man is a species of animal seek to apply the law of the jun-
gle to human societies, which will lead to a terrifying chaos
that eliminates all peace and well-being.
The Social Weapon: Darwinism