The Creation By E. O Wilson Essay

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The Creation is an open letter E. O. Wilson wrote to a Southern Baptist pastor. With the environment declining, Wilson is desperate in seeking others to help conserve the environment. Therefore, in Wilson’s letter, he pleads to the pastor and any other Christian leaders to engage the community of the importance of saving the earth and its environment. His letter is also specifically aimed to the audience who: strictly regard the story of creation to having no connection with evolution, those who endorse to the “rapture” theological system. He communicates in a way as to persuade the pastor that taking care of the environment is a religious obligation. His persuasion focuses on “Creation” which is referred to as areas in our life which depend on nature and the planet. Wilson goes about this by sharing various examples of how we as human beings have lost interest for nature and have focused more on society. By this Wilson is saying that we have used nature as both a storehouse for resources and a place for garbage. Regardless of how Wilson shares his ideas and his concerns, it is clearly seen that he pleads to create a bridge which includes scientists …show more content…

As humans, we are prone to discern ourselves as authority figures over the other living species. As Wilson stated before, the many species living on this planet have been here before humans. Therefore, it is our duty to be mindful to them and their natural domain. Overall, I believe that The Creation: An Appeal to Save life on Earth, is a great book that provides an amiable “preface” into the issues faced with biodiversity. To those Christians who are curious about why they should care about being good stewards of the earth. More importantly, I think Wilson’s approach in presenting the scientific viewpoint, and stating facts to his audience of religious leaders will create a suitable relationship between science and

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