The Bonobo and the Atheist

De Waal should stick to biology, because he's weak on philosophy and logic. I found the discussion of “morality” in bonobos and chimps interesting and compelling. It's absolutely clear that morality doesn't depend on religion. And he seems to acknowledge that religion is just a comforting lie, but that doesn't seem to bother him. Atheists are rude to point this out, he says. No, they aren't. Aren't we all obligated to speak the truth?