Stopped reading at sentence 2 . . . where the writer says that our “ape programming” explains the “concept of original sin” . . . 1) Stupid idea even on its own terms (what of non-Christian cultures without the concept of original sin?) 2) Rejects God and the Bible out of hand.
Like any column that is opinion there are some ideas which are at odds with reality. I think the purpose of the two sentences was to point out that if one believes Darwin, then this is the next extension of that theory.
You need to get past such simpleton thought patterns as to stop reading after a couple of lines with which you disagree.
It was an interesting piece and there are several nuggets of truth later in the column. I’m not suggesting that the writer is 100% correct in all her assertions. However, the suggestions are as valid as any other when dealing with group dynamics.