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How to reconcile human uniqueness with evolutionary continuity

I grew up thinking humans were special because we're made in God's image but now I work with chimps and see how similar we are and I don't know what makes us different anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Direct encounter with our evolutionary relatives dissolves the seeker's assumed human specialness, requiring a fundamental reimagining of what makes existence meaningful.

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“Where Are You with Evolution and creation across traditions?”

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