Humans are the only creatures who are sufficiently aware to be concerned with more than their own self-interest. What other creature becomes upset when a species becomes endangered and puts them on a list for protection? A weed doesn't mind that it's leeching life away from the beautiful flowerbed that it grows in. We are the only ones with the imagination capable of making lasting improvements to the world. No other creature dreams of a better tomorrow. They just hope to live to see another day. But we do. We look at the soil and see the potential for a beautiful garden. And not just a better tomorrow for us, but a better tomorrow for others as well. We even grow plants that we do not eat. Just because their living makes us happy. We are the only ones who care about anything besides ourselves. That gives us alone an awesome responsibility. We are the gardeners of the world.
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And, why do you believe, is that so?
I am a Christian and my thought is that it is because only man was made in the image of Elohim.
I think that means we have some of His characteristics, such as the appreciation of beauty, the desire to create something, the respect for life.
Is that what you believe as well?
Yes, this is what is meant by the verse that "Man was created in G-d's image." Why G-d did so is a different and much deeper question. See my post entitled Fixer Upper.
If we are the 'gardeners of the world', as you say, why do not more people care and show concern and activism for the environment?
Not everyone is aware of their great responsibility.
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