Are we special to God when compared to other forms of life? Did God create the universe for us? Does Christianity not suggest that humans are particularly significant?
Though this is not a religion thread, since the subject matter is relevant to the discussion, I will give you a brief response (even though your very question is a distortion, and not a quest for knowledge, nor a legitimate response).
Yes, with relation to plants and animals, humans are 'special.' But that is not what your original accusation stated. You stated....
I would argue that it is religion that makes man the center of the universe, not science.
That statement is completely false, because in Christianity, GOD, in Christ, along with the Holy Spirit (the Trinity; the Creator) is the "center" of the universe. We, as human beings are merely creations, HE is the Creator; our Center, our Purpose, our Righteousness, our Lord and Master.
In Christianity, it is the polar opposite of your 'argument.' Our righteousness is "as filthy rags." We are sinners in need of redemption, and God, in Christ, provided that redemption.
I am accustomed to the twists and evasions of your debating style, Dexter, but in this case, you turned reality on its head to come up with the accusation you have made.
What evidence are you referring to?
Just look at the perfection of the human body; heart, digestion, reproduction, breathing, musculature, vascular system, brain function..... all working perfectly together to produce thought, motion, life.
The evidence points to a Designer, Dex. To continue to believe that such a fearfully and wonderfully made body could have happened by chance just because there was enough 'time,' is to believe in magic.
And takes enormous faith.