We have the ability to discern and choose what we want in our physical experience - free will. We decide how our life plays out by how we think and the choices we make - our fate is always in our own hands and the realization of this puts us on a path to get in touch with that power within and the Source from where we came. Our emotions provide us with the ability to determine if we're on or off course - when we feel good we're on course, when we feel bad we're off course. Above all else, we have the ability to love unconditionally and when we endeavour to use this as our main tool - miracles begin to happen.

Human beings have a conscious connection with God. They are senescent. We are aware of our lives and our life span, and approaching deaths, unlike animals. We were created in God's image, to be spiritual beings on Earth having a human experience. Seemingly, we are programmed to sense God, and to worship Him- man has worshiped various Gods over the span of time, and I think this worship culminated in the birth and life of Christ. I agree with Michaela on every point- I just wanted to add to her answer.

This question relates to the question below called "Where does our belief in God come from?" Blessings, Jai

all animals can be percieved to show love and caring, but it is forgivness that sets us apart

We can be different physically and the way we interprete source energy. We have developed different senses to different extents for example a dog has a more pronounced sense of smell than human beings.

However, all living beings, whether they are humans, animals or plants originate from the same non-physical source energy.