"I 'm just wondering why all of the other species in the world , of which most would agree we evolved from are considered `` in nature `` yet we are n't . We are allowed to kill flies all the time but not humans . What makes us so elite ? Why are we above the term `` animal `` for most people ? Many people for gay marriage will argue that since animals are gay as well that proves gayness is natural . I say what is so outragous about the fact that they could be making a decision too ? I am for gay marriage being legal but that 's not what I 'm talking about . Are we so arrogant that we assume we are the only animals capable of thought or choices ?"
"I think your questions could be considered in a theological context . We 're taught that we are a `` special creation `` , made in God 's image . Then as a added bonus he gave us dominion over other animals , which is a great source of boastfulness for some people ( Consider the pride of a man , his chest swelling as he contemplates his intellectual superiority over a billy goat , for instance ) . This combination allows for the thinking that humans are n't natural in this world and are somehow above it all IMO , which leads to your observation of `` arrogance `` ."
"I 'm just wondering why all of the other species in the world , of which most would agree we evolved from are considered `` in nature `` yet we are n't ."
"I think your questions could be considered in a theological context ."