If I compare earth to a rock or earth to an animal (aka living creature) I find it has far more in common with the animal.<<<
What????????? Whence does this originate? Please substantiate. That would be a game changer, in a sense... Sounds like Buddha chiming in. And if that is the case, we can respectfully agree to disagree and just "enjoy each others' company" in a NAPster Agora3. LOL
Now, even if earth is "an animal", what moral imperative stops me from owning it (or a part of it) and putting it to good use?
I actually don't claim to have any firm moral righteousness on knowing who should own what.
As far as substantiating my point... The earth breathes, it eats, it's made up of many particles that work together to allow it to support life.... I could go on. It's still from an anthropomorphized perspective, but I'd like to hear about how it's different from an animal (aka living creature), cuz I don't see it. Don't need any Buddha or messiah to tell me what I can obviously deduce.
I love the ability to enjoy someone I disagree with, but I like even more when we both walk away with something to consider.
So I will enjoy chewing on your response. Since I don't personally in this moment have a firm stance on "ownership" I will roll around with your view and see if anything surfaces. Thank you for sharing.
[email protected] Anyone. Anytime. Let's pursue this strain.......
Louis Charles "Chuck" Geshlider
Prime Minister, Deplorable Nation