Some people believe the
Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human
activity, others feel human activity makes the earth a better place to live. What is your opinion?
When God gave man the mandate: "Take dominion over all the earth and subdue it"; He actually meant to say: "Take good care of the earth where you live,
conserve and utilize it''s
resources wisely". This is a truth which is neglected and overlooked by man.
People seemed to be unmindful of his doings, regardless of the ill effects it will bring to his fellowmen and to his environment. For as long as he enjoys his activity and he''s getting profit from it, he will still cling to what he believe will make him happy.A lot of human activities have depleted our natural resources, to wit:
illegal logging, illegal fishing (i.e. the use of dynamites and other explosive chemicals), oil spill, pollution, burning of forests, irresponsible waste disposal and many others. Man is solely responsible for the
depletion and damage of our natural resources.Many years from now, we couldn''t predict how Mother Earth would look like. Will it still be a home for the next generations to come? We can''t make another world, this all we''ve got.
What are the ill effects of man''s careless activity? Who''s to be
blamed with the Ormoc and Quezon flashfloods and landslides killing thousands of homes and families? Some say, the illegal loggers, others say, the politicians who acquire funds from illegal logging. Who''s to be blamed with the oil spill at Guimaras? Some say the giant oil industries, others say the ship crews and the ship captain. Who''s to be blamed with the garbage landslide at Payatas, killing some families residing in the area? Some say the residents, others say, the government.No more pointing fingers, only one is responsible - Man. Who''s the man? It''s you, it''s me.
Human activity should be done with consciousness, whether we find it enjoyable or profitable. We should bear in mind the consequence of each activity. Will it be beneficial for all? Will it not harm the environment? There is nothing wrong with being productive, progressive and being happy. That is our purpose in life. Productivity and happiness becomes wrong the moment it brings harm to life and environment. We can make this world a better place to live. We hold the keys to the welfare and development of our Mother Earth, after all, it''s our mandate, right?
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