S2:13 EP22: What Does it Mean to be Human?

What does it mean to be a human being? When Jane Goodall discovered chimpanzees could effectively use tools and had complex social bonds she challenged the idea of human exceptionalism. But we are exceptional... aren't we? What does it mean to be a Human Person, a Human Animal? Imagination? Morality? And what does it mean to be made in the Image and Likeness of God? On this episode we celebrate and explore the  dignity of human person and our place in Creation.

 

Smithsonian Institute Human Origins Project

https://humanorigins.si.edu/about/become-involved/submit-your-response-what-does-it-mean-be-human 

 

"Jane" Documentary National Geographic

https://films.nationalgeographic.com/jane-the-movie 

 

"Reason for Hope" - Jane Goodall 

 

The Dignity of a Human Person: A Catholic Doctrine

by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/the-dignity-of-a-human-person-a-catholic-doctrine/ 

 

Language of God Podcast

https://biologos.org/podcast/language-of-god 

 

Morrison's Jig - Anthea Lawrence 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHS1gOQtJjw