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[ebonlock]

Happy Earth Day to those who even bothered to remember the day this year. I just love waking up to an article on Yahoo claiming that the Environmental movement is all but dead. Not that our current administration hasn't done everything in its power to drive a stake through the movement's heart, but c'mon, pre-mature burial is a nasty thing.

As a Wiccan I often have trouble understanding how people can look at the planet with anything but naked awe and adoration. To see the world as nothing more than something to be exploited (or, in the ever appropriate word choice of the She Beast Ann Coulter, "raped"*) seems so sad to me. Well, sad and incredibly frustrating.

I suppose I could wring my hands about it all day, or I suppose I could choose to do something a bit more constructive. I think a commitment to do everything I can to help the environment from now on is a great start. No more getting sloppy about recycling, phasing out all the toxic chemicals already in my household for more environmentally friendly ones, donating again to organizations who are working on a grassroots level to make a positive change.

It won't make much of a difference, hell I'm only one person, but I'm not sure I can comfortably look at myself in a mirror just now if I don't do something.


*"God gave us the earth. We have dominion over the plants, the animals, the trees. God said, 'Earth is yours. Take it. Rape it. It's yours.'"--- Hannity & Colmes, 6/20/01

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[branwynelf.livejournal.com]

Actually I think the Bible says that mankind was given stewardship, not dominion. Sadly, while stewardship used to mean "caretaker" and implied someone who took the role of caring for the details leaving the owner free to deal with other matters, these days the interpretation seems to be a synonym for "I get to do what the hell I want." :-/

[branwynelf.livejournal.com]

erm ... I do realize you were just quoting someone else by the way. I wasn't looking to correct you or anything, was just sort of muttering out loud about that point. It continues to bother me (about as much as the mis-translation of "poisoner" by King James' translators. Big difference 'tween "poisoner" and "witch")

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I'm in the same boat with you on that, though it is fun when people quote passages like that at you to be able to ask politely, "And which interpretation are you referring to? Also, could you put that quote into context for me?" :)

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Actually I think the Bible says that mankind was given stewardship, not dominion. Sadly, while stewardship used to mean "caretaker" and implied someone who took the role of caring for the details leaving the owner free to deal with other matters, these days the interpretation seems to be a synonym for "I get to do what the hell I want." :-/

Agreed, though what scares me is that someone like the She Beast is starting to actually voice the opinion of more than just a fringe element these days.

[branwynelf.livejournal.com]

Yah, I hear you there. The whole world seems to be swinging to a much more conservative "all that matters is me" attitude. I think it may have to do with insecure people having too much access to too much information - it scares them and makes them dig their heels in to "preserve the status quo 'fore it all changes beyond recognition." Fear seems to motivate people to be a lot more vocal about what they want/don't want.

Maybe that will be the factor that gets the left to stand up and speak out more? Fear that soon there will be no left ... left?

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Maybe that will be the factor that gets the left to stand up and speak out more? Fear that soon there will be no left ... left?

If the Holy Joe Lieberman types have their way the Dems will indeed become Republican-lite, a sure sign of the end times if ever I saw one.

[branwynelf.livejournal.com]

My parents are English, and my dad often complains that there really is no "liberal" party in America. Hell, in England even the Greens here are considered middle of the road, if not leaning to the conservative side (conversely, the Conservatives in England would be considered left of center here).

It's funny, my parents are getting more liberal the older they get. It's strange to be one of the most liberal people I know, 'til I'm in a room with my father. *grin*

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

It's funny, my parents are getting more liberal the older they get. It's strange to be one of the most liberal people I know, 'til I'm in a room with my father. *grin*

LOL, well my dad's gotten a bit more conservative. In college he was a firm believer in the economic policies of communism, now he's just a socialist :)