of all of the backwards legacies of religion, this idea that we are separate from nature and have a responsibility to take care of the earth that god gave us is one of the most pernicious. we evolved as a prey species; we have natural predators, most specifically large cats. other animals do not have an aversion to eating us, when it is opportunistic for them to do so.

we are not above nature, but contained within it. and, understanding that point is crucial if we want this thing we call civilization to be sustainable.