Deep down, creationists realize they will never win factual arguments with science. This is why they have construed their own science-like universe, known as Intelligent Design, and eagerly jump on every tidbit of information that seems to go their way. Frans de Waal argumentconstruecreationist share on social
There are many reasons for kindness, and religion is just one of them. Frans de Waal kindnessreasonreligion Change image and share on social
Religion looms as large as an elephant in the United States, to the point that being nonreligious is about the biggest handicap a politician running for office can have, bigger than being gay, unmarried, thrice married, or black. Frans de Waal bigblackelephant share on social
Male chimpanzees have an extraordinarily strong drive for dominance. They're constantly jockeying for position. Frans de Waal chimpanzeeconstantlydominance Change image and share on social
Darwin wasn't just provocative in saying that we descend from the apes - he didn't go far enough. We are apes in every way, from our long arms and tailless bodies to our habits and temperament. Frans de Waal apearmbody Change image and share on social
Religions have a strong binding function and a cohesive element. They emphasize the primacy of the community as opposed to the individual, and they also help set one community apart from another that doesn't share their beliefs. Frans de Waal beliefbindcohesive share on social
