When I asked to write about what makes us human and how are we different than other primates I thought this question would be easy to answer. After all we are arguably the most intelligent creatures on this earth. How hard could it be to compare our intelligence to that of our closest relative the ape? I suppose this question is relative and it would depend on who you were asking. But, in fact, our intelligence has taken us to great heights and achievements. We've explored the farthest corners of our planet and beyond, used its resources for our own purpose and we've thrived and prospered as a species. On a fundamental level I would agree that every species of animal living on earth today has prospered at some level. How else could they still be alive and multiplying? But none has prospered compared with humans as a species. We are in fact at the top of the food chain. But, I realize that this fact alone doesn't make us different.
             Since I was brought up to believe that we humans were created in God's image, it's difficult for me to believe that we evolved from a single cell. However, I would be remiss if I did not add that I have not studied this field at any great length. Therefore, I am making a theoretically uninformed statement. At least I admit that I've only read one side of the argument.
             With that said, I must also point out that we humans differ from animals with our ability to think abstractly. We reflect on the past, live in the present, and hopefully some of us learn from our mistakes, and make plans for the future. We make most of our decisions based upon emotion response rather than necessity. For example, we get married and some of us decide to reproduce with the person we fall in love with not necessarily the best genetically suited person.
             We use all five senses for our enjoyment. We eat food that tantalizes our taste buds, we take delight with the s
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