I was just thinking before.
Since the beginning of human kind it has been our base drive, to destroy nature. Technically every animal does whether through just eating animals or plants or trampling bush etc. But we do it on a whole other level with our machines and whatnot. The thing is, in doing so we destroy ourselves, ala global warming, extinction of species etc.

Since it is man's nature to destroy nature; we must also destroy ourselves.

Another thought I had was about animals in general. A lot of people just think most animals are just autonomic 'machines', generally following the rule 'the smaller they are the less free choice or higher morals they are functioning on' and therefore less important.

If you believe this you must also believe that they are the same as us. Or we are the same as them. Because what could make us any different?
Unless you believe in a god that created humans separately from animals, you must believe that we are based almost solely on genetics and primal instinct. Studies with twins have shown that over 80% of what we do, even down to our little expressions which we think are uniquely ours, are determined by genetics.
But I predict anyone who reads this, despite undeniable evidence, will still believe 'I am different'.

Which brings me, imminently, to god. With all the choices of religion, from the mainstream ones to the little 2012 ones popping up everywhere. What makes a mere mortal decide that they can choose the exact right one?
If there really is a higher being I doubt we would be capable of even beginning to fathom it. So why bother?