Cutting edge science within evolutionary psychology has begun to demonstrate traits previously considered uniquely human within nonhuman primates. Frands de Waal spoke on this subject saying, “Direct comparisons between people and animals are often seen as demeaning, even offensive” (Jeeves and Brown, 2009, 131). Thus, Christians have a duty to explore rather than be discouraged by such science. Exploration of evolutionary science can be useful to Christians, yet Christians must be discerning. At its core evolutionary psychology is a scientific discipline and does not aim to attach theological meaning. Findings in evolutionary psychology may result in theological implications, but Jeeves and Brown believe the ever-closing gap between primates and man is not something to be feared by Christians (Jeeves and Brown, 2009). Rather they suggest the controversial field should be approached with an open
Cutting edge science within evolutionary psychology has begun to demonstrate traits previously considered uniquely human within nonhuman primates. Frands de Waal spoke on this subject saying, “Direct comparisons between people and animals are often seen as demeaning, even offensive” (Jeeves and Brown, 2009, 131). Thus, Christians have a duty to explore rather than be discouraged by such science. Exploration of evolutionary science can be useful to Christians, yet Christians must be discerning. At its core evolutionary psychology is a scientific discipline and does not aim to attach theological meaning. Findings in evolutionary psychology may result in theological implications, but Jeeves and Brown believe the ever-closing gap between primates and man is not something to be feared by Christians (Jeeves and Brown, 2009). Rather they suggest the controversial field should be approached with an open