Christianity, it seems, is the root cause of so many of our planet’s afflictions. This time of year, when so many want to celebrate their stories of a person named Jesus, who may or may not have actually existed, is revealing. It reveals how far we have strayed from reality. Christianity has worked its way into the minds of many people, manipulating them like pieces of clay, into belief systems that serve only the rich and powerful.
Christianity has erroneously created the lie that humans are superior to other species. The most grievous lie is that other animals have been put here solely for us to exploit. Slowly – much too slowly – science is proving that all species have remarkable intelligence, some which may surpass our own. They also have feelings and emotions. Life is hard for them and life is sometimes hard for us. Because of human lack of understanding and because of human indifference, thousands of species have been hunted to the brink of extinction. The beaver is one of those species that was slaughtered indiscriminately – to make hats. We need beavers. Let me repeat that. WE NEED BEAVERS. Beavers build dams, control the flow of water on our planet, and create oases out of deserts, providing habitat for thousands of other species. Beavers are a keystone species, meaning they are a vital component of the ecosystem, on which all of the other species depend.
Many people do not realize that we have a water problem. The underground aquifers, where water is stored, are becoming depleted. We have drought in many places and still water is being wasted to keep suburban lawns and golf courses green. Water is wasted profusely in every city and every town. Bringing back the beaver, like planting trees, is another way that we can begin to reverse some of the damage that has been done. Let’s use this Christmas season to question the many lies Christianity has used to control the world. Let us instead, demand truth and a return to reverence for our Earth.