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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 10:13:49 PM
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I am watching a History Channel show called "Life after People"
It is really intersting talking about how fast the world will decay after people disappear one day. They make it sound horrible, but I am sitting here thinking "huh! I bet that would help the environment!!" and "Yay! The animals will come back into their own!" LOL I am such a species traitor! LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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HeathersHeartfeltStitches
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Heather
Lancaster
OH
USA
440 Posts |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 05:59:27 AM
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Yes, I finally had to go to bed. It is really interesting, especially when they started showing the town and area around Chernobyl. I am one of those geeky girls that loved to watch the science videos like this in school, so I like it when I find good ones on TV.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 06:08:36 AM
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but wilma, not everyone-even here on this forum-believe the bible to be what others believe it to be....
I think I am with you Alee...species traitor...humans are like a virus...consume all resources until the life forum hosting is depleted and dies...yep, I am certainly proud to be a virus! LOL! At this point and the way our planet is suffering, that is in effect what we are to her...a virus.
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Tasha-Rose
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 06:30:59 AM
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It's pretty amazing that from such horrible destruction (Chernobyl) there now comes life. The "Life Without People" explained that the initial radioactive destruction killed off all wildlife, trees, and plants within the "Crisis zone". But now, a little over 20 years later, the trees are re-taking the whole area, grass and vines and flowers are growing everywhere. The endangered Red Deer has the highest population around the Chernobyl area than anywhere else, same for wild boar.
I think it is because no one really wants to go to the Chernobyl area and certainly they don't want to hunt and eat any animal that makes it their home, so that animals get a sanctuary.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 07:48:41 AM
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Tashia I surely didnt mean to offend any one every one has a right to their own beliefs, I have to believe the bible it has taken me thru some very rough times not all religions are alike people dont believe alike so I just have my faith and let others have theirs
Farm Girl #96
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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lmillward
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Lorie
Riverton
UT
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:32:23 AM
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It is important to remember that people are just one of millions upon millions of species in this world. We have wonderful religious traditions that all address how to care for the earth and it's other inhabitants but the problem is that most people forget those directives and assume their actions will not significantly influence the course of ecology. There are dire consequences for those actions- many of them outlined in the bible and other texts. There have been 5 major extinctions in the earth's past- all caused by physical events- we are now in the 6th extinction phase which is significantl;y different because it is the only one to have a biotic (us) cause. I am a deeply religious person and I cringe at the disregard people show for the natural processes that we are a part of and that have shaped who we are. If'n you're interested here is a link to a short article by Niles Eldridge from the American Museum of Natural History
http://www.actionbioscience.org/newfrontiers/eldredge2.html
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:49:10 AM
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Miss Wilma-
I too believe the Bible but what I think that the show was pointing out is what life would be like if people were to disappear. Sometimes it is fun to imagine things but I don't know if the show was talking about it really happening or just a "what if".
-Elizabeth |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 11:01:54 AM
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"I cringe at the disregard people show for the natural processes that we are a part of and that have shaped who we are"
Exactly Lorie, we are supposed to be caretakers and stewards, not predators and destroyers. I firmly believe in caretaking the earth and all of its inhabitants. You can be pro-eco and green and still be a Christian. I'm very spiritual but I don't belong to any one religion or church. I DO think we should all be concerned about the earth that we all live on, regardless of our religious beliefs.We all need to take care of it.
I don't have TV, but I "Get" the idea of what the show is about
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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lmillward
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Lorie
Riverton
UT
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 11:06:27 AM
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I think it is wonderful that these discussions happen on this forum! there is so many different ideas, personalities and viewpoints that we can consider! Let's not be afraid to talk to eachother honestly in an attitude of respect and sisterhood!
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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