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Why are we here?



The theory summarized is:

"In Respect for Nature, Peter Taylor described the fundamental points of biocentrism.

First, Taylor equates the status of human beings with that of animals.  He argues that humans and animals share the earth, and should live equally and harmoniously.


Third, every living creature is unique, and lives in its own way for its own good, says Taylor.  This implies that one species cannot know more about what is good for another species than that species itself.

Fourth, Taylor rejects the argument that human beings are inherently superior to animals.

The arguments that Taylor makes are integral to the philosophy of deep ecology.

Taylor's principles translate to three guidelines for human action.  He says people must not harm any part of nature that has inherent value, try to control or change natural ecosystems, or deceive any animal."


Sounds like a environmental alarmist session and humans are at the center of not only forming the environment, but also managing it. I think it is somewhat arrogant to think humans play such a huge role. OK, we play a smaller role.


But this is another attempt to explain the existence of the universe with science. Science is an invention of man and is our attempt to discover and explain the universe and its workings. But we have a long way to go.


And as I have posted before, science is great and I am  highly interested. It attempts to discover the hows of the universe and we learn more each year. But it doesn't explain the WHY we are here and WHY the universe exists at all.


Attempts to explain the WHYs of the universe is the role of religion, whichever one you choose.




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