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.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author cites God as commanding humans to take and exploit the Earth.
- In plain terms
- God said to rape the Earth.
- What can you take from it?
- Scripture justifies environmental exploitation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is nature sacred or useful?
- What is humanity's role?
Another view
The phrasing is deliberately provocative and controversial.
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