How mind-blowing--this amazing planet was created where just a 3% shift of its tilt would not allow human existence, where a plentitude of flora and fauna coexist, and a plethora of seascapes, landscapes and colors contribute to its beauty. And along comes man and his will. And man-made destruction follows, not only in destroying this su…
How mind-blowing--this amazing planet was created where just a 3% shift of its tilt would not allow human existence, where a plentitude of flora and fauna coexist, and a plethora of seascapes, landscapes and colors contribute to its beauty. And along comes man and his will. And man-made destruction follows, not only in destroying this sublime natural environment, but also in obliterating each other. Praying....
I've never understood how so-called Christians - and really, anyone who believes that God created the earth - lack respect for the natural world. You'd think they'd want to protect our flora and fauna, our oceans and mountains. Maybe it's arrogance on their part, based on the idea that homo sapiens should have dominion over all living creatures.
Having dominion is exactly the problem. We could be as many indigenous peoples are and take only what we need and show gratitude and thanks. I recently finished Braiding Sweetgrass and a book by Jeremy Dent, both of which advocate such a mind set. Then I think about the power of corporations and the making of everything into a commodity.
How mind-blowing--this amazing planet was created where just a 3% shift of its tilt would not allow human existence, where a plentitude of flora and fauna coexist, and a plethora of seascapes, landscapes and colors contribute to its beauty. And along comes man and his will. And man-made destruction follows, not only in destroying this sublime natural environment, but also in obliterating each other. Praying....
I've never understood how so-called Christians - and really, anyone who believes that God created the earth - lack respect for the natural world. You'd think they'd want to protect our flora and fauna, our oceans and mountains. Maybe it's arrogance on their part, based on the idea that homo sapiens should have dominion over all living creatures.
Having dominion is exactly the problem. We could be as many indigenous peoples are and take only what we need and show gratitude and thanks. I recently finished Braiding Sweetgrass and a book by Jeremy Dent, both of which advocate such a mind set. Then I think about the power of corporations and the making of everything into a commodity.