Sentence:  Man is not the random collection of atoms with no opportunity for redemption. A mere school of fish, a gaggle of geese, a pride of lions, and a congress of baboons—am I to believe these lower primates are my ancestors? And if I should ask a <WSD>parliament</WSD> of owls, what might they say? 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A gathering of birds, especially rooks or owls. (from 15th c.)