Did we come from Chimpanzees

For my Science and Christianity class we were to read an article called "Homo divinus: The ape that bears God’s image" by Graeme Finlay. In this article the author uses the genes of an ape and chimpanzee and that of humans to try and prove evolution in light of Biblical text.

On page 18 the author states,

"Our close genetic similarity to the chimpanzees is an extraordinary concomitant of vast differences in mental capacity. We are connected genetically to primate antecedents. There is intense interest in identifying qualitatively altered genes which (it is stated) ‘make us human’. They may have remodelled brain structure, modified brain sugar biochemistry, or conferred the ability to speak. It has been suggested that gene expression patterns in the brain will elucidate the difference between humans and other apes". 

I find it interesting that the author tries to prove this by saying that the make up of our genes are similar. But it seems a stretch to say similar genes does not make us the same. It also seems he tries to bring scripture into his box of science. In this I believe the author is trying to change God into his own pocket sized God that "makes sense" to him. I think that we run a huge risk when we do this. We make God into what we can grasp instead of knowing that God is bigger than this. We try to make Him fit in our pocket, and then take Him out every once in a while when it feels nice. Although the author tries to prove his point he leaves me unconvinced. 

Definitely an interesting article to think and talk about though.

- T.