The Holy Earth
The Holy Earth, written by L. H. Bailey in the early 20th century, is a philosophical exploration of humanity's relationship with the planet. The book argues for a deep respect and responsibility toward nature, presenting the earth as a sacred entity rather than a mere resource to exploit. Bailey emphasizes environmental ethics, sustainable practices, and the moral obligations individuals have in their use of natural resources, aiming to inspire a spiritual connection with the natural world and a reevaluation of human interactions with it.
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“... the earth is divine, because man did not make it. We are here, part in the creation. We cannot escape it. We are under obligation to take part and to do our best, living with each other and with all the creatures. We may not know the full plan, but that does not alter the relation ... We shall put our dominion into the realm of morals ... If God create the earth, so is the earth hallowed; and if it is hallowed, so must we deal with it devotedly and with care that we do not despoil it, and mindful of our relations to all beings that live on it ... The sacredness to us of the earth is intrinsic and inherent. It lies in our necessary relationship in the duty imposed upon us to have dominion, and to exercise ourselves even against our own interests. We may not waste that which is not ours.””
— L. H. Bailey
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