> --- curtisdeltablues wrote: > > --- Angela Mailander wrote: > > > > Chimps have forgiveness rituals??? > > The source is Peacemaking Among Primates > by De Waal the bonobo expert. > Most social primates have to have a way > to make up to keep the society together. > They will offer a hand to the mouth of the chimp > they harmed and this gives the chimp a chance to > bite them. If it is taken gently all is forgiven.
Interesting! I've heard that many African societies have cultures of forgiveness. I wonder if there's a connection between forgiveness being a trait of a human society and its birth among chimps of the region. For people who like to make fun of religions, be sure to check out Eddie Izzard's standup routines. My family's Easter celebration was to watch selected riffs on religion from "Dressed to Kill." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ope-1Zb5t-k
