In a message dated 98-12-04 19:35:47 EST, you write: << god is charge of everything") is the major cause of oppression in the world today (see Carolyn Merchant, Karen Warren, Rosemary Ruether, and many more) I find absolutely no solace in the prospect of embracing christianity to solve ecological or social problems. Plus, your rhetoric consistently smacks of cultural imperialism, another source of the world's major problems. Beth >> Hi! Beth, God actually put us in charge of everything on Earth by giving us dominion (rule over) but God intended that we rule as good Kings and Queens not spoiled, self-centered, greedy children - There is much support in the Bible for that - if you want I can fill your ear! But we were called upon to be mature, whole, rational, kind, caring, merciful, trusting (Like Jesus) For goodness sake - he even sent us an example of GOOD RULE - his son! He sent us a human version of what is expected. Now what's the problem - don't get it? Imperialism stems from arrogance and a need to assert more power over the weak - God said to be meek -because the meek will inherent the Earth - if you want to be weak - you lose - you have to be strong and rise to the calling! I don't care how many ecofeminists books you read - the truth is the truth is the truth - God never attended that we evolve to be unkind to each other and the Earth - there is much support in the bible for human kindness and environmental stewardship. I do not care how the ecofeminists authors phrase it - or rephrase it - it boils down to this - The hierarchy is men assuming power over instead of assuming their roles as co-partners and co-creators with - power with humanity - power with nature - power with God- They have let greed blind them and now I think it's time - we have to open their eyes! Peace! Angela
