[flevit]

then what made them special and set apart from nature?

[js1138]

Being special does not require being set apart from nature.

[b_sharp]

"then what made them special and set apart from nature?"

The problem isn't with our 'special' status but your definition of, and expectation from, nature.

We are 'natural' beings that are subject to natural selection. However nature isn't always 'red in tooth and claw'. Nature also produces cooperation, kindness and caring.