My dear friends, theologians and philosophers have argued for centuries as to whether mankind is inherently a mixture of egoism, greed, and violence unfit for the Higher Worlds, or a mixture of egoism and altruism, which prevailing depending upon the situation at hand.
Clearly, the first alternative is in error. I have contemplated these questions for many years and my opinion remains stable. The foundation of this universe is inherently wholesome and beneficial to living creatures (given the restraints of nature) and consequently, man has evolved for the benefit of altruism and not egoism. Our problem appears to arise because each of us has a different conception of what is beneficial ourselves and others; moreover, our conceptions and desires are competitive and selective. In addition, most people live in existential fear and so bond to one social group or another, blindly.
But, in times of great turmoil and death, or if an animal is involved, or perhaps an ocean reef is endangered, our egoism and fears are dispelled and the angelic side within comes to the service. This is how I know that our species is altruistic and not egoistic in nature.
Have a nice weekend and Blessings to one and all.
Michael