The Origins of Human Violence!

by De Mente, Boye

• ISBN13: 9781452858463
• ISBN10: 1452858462
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-24
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Summary

The thesis of this book is that despite the ages that have passed since homo sapiens developed the ability to think and behave in ways that transcended our animal origins-and in remarkable ways distinguished us from other primates-male humans in particular have continued to exhibit animalistic behavior, and today remain fixated on violence-not only toward other humans but also toward animals, other species of life, and the Earth itself. The author postulates that many human males are prone to engage in violence because of the attempts by men to establish religious controls and high standards for human behavior that to an astonishing degree had the opposite effect. The author says the reason for this dichotomy is that these religious-inspired attempts were based on the misunderstanding, misuse and abuse of human sexuality combined with the fundamental ignorance and willful stupidity of human males. He explains why and how this incredible situation developed and continues today, and includes some extraordinary recommendations.