Evolutionists/atheists: can you explain why certain behavioral traits such as jealousy and suicide are almost exclusive to humans? For what purpose

of adaptability did homo sapiens develop these behavioral traits and how exactly do they aid in our evolutionary instinct for survival?

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

These traits are off shoots of sentient behaviour. The level of self awareness that allows us to question ourselves.. No other living being is aware of its own mortality. No other being possesses envy or greed. (And your cat being fat doesnt count.)😷

Pikachu

@whowasthatmaskedman

[quote] No other being possesses envy or greed.[/quote]

I think that's probably not true.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Pikachu Dont confuse those with the animal possessiveness of a kill or the instinct to defence a mate or young. I am talking about the avarice of another persons riches or hoarding wealth..😷

Pikachu

@whowasthatmaskedman

Yeah i get ya. But i think there are examples of even monkeys exhibiting those traits.
Monkeys are capable of seeing that other monkeys are getting more than them, deciding that's not ok and getting upset about it.

SW-User

@whowasthatmaskedman what about fighting for territory? Every male wants to be king of the hill if you look at lions for example

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@SW-User Thats breeding behaviour

SW-User

@whowasthatmaskedman that’s not so different from human breeding behaviour . Im pretty sure cave girls didn’t go for facial features or “love”.We were able to evolve because we are not only surviving anymore.