"We must let go of the evolution-versus-creationism contention, for they address entirely different questions. Plausible or not, evolution can only explain how life changes or evolves, as no life form remains unchanged."

—The Origin

One premise of evolution suggests that humans evolved from primates. Many people are uncomfortable being related to primates, and created in God's image at the same time. However distasteful this theory may be, we gamble the awesome risk of also denying the Author by rejecting it as a possibility.

What injuries could this cause to the relationship we try to foster with God, the sole Author of the entire universe?

As a stretching exercise of our perception, let's consider the apes for a moment. They obviously lack some human intelligence, and the visual beauty many people would wish for themselves; nonetheless, we can agree that they do have primate intelligence and striking beauty of their own. We must admit that we might not have thought about the possibility that humans aren't the intended species, despite superfluous appearances.

Recall from The Flat Mind that perception doesn't precipitate truth. While walking completely erect, perhaps we are the ones to have squandered and strayed. Although technologically complex, humans might be the ones who confuse the equation of Life.

How dare I suppose such an idea?

Think intrinsically why most of us are so quick to reject such a thought. Priding ourselves for learning from our mistakes, what have we learned from the flat earth or the anthropocentric universe?

Since the concept of an earth-centered universe was proven incorrect, people should have emerged with broadened viewpoints. By learning from our mistakes, we should become more discriminating, yet more tolerant over the millennia.

Is it possible that apes have left us behind in the spiritual evolution?