tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post1684411939857746415..comments2024-03-27T20:41:06.081-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: learningellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-50902563823160059582009-07-30T18:26:39.765-05:002009-07-30T18:26:39.765-05:00Ah, yes we are indeed arrogant. We all (mankind) t...Ah, yes we are indeed arrogant. We all (mankind) think ourselves superior to other species. Makes me wonder what those little birds must be saying behind our backs!Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-44539305636543955412009-07-30T13:52:48.164-05:002009-07-30T13:52:48.164-05:00As a Christian my creator is God..... He gave man ...As a Christian my creator is God..... He gave man dominion over the earth and everything in it and made man in His own image, so my creator does put us above the rest of His creation. Doesn't mean it's the way I'd have things be, or that I understand it; in fact I know that I DON'T understand, because He says that too. I'm not responding to argue with your views, just to clarify why I don't see man as inherently arrogant. I always enjoy stopping by for your thoughts.Wondering Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066421845469053309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-41311055797901549632009-07-30T11:03:11.242-05:002009-07-30T11:03:11.242-05:00Wondering Woman - I respect your views but it is e...Wondering Woman - I respect your views but it is exactly that idea that 'god put us above all other creatures' that makes us arrogant. I do not believe that humans are either above or below, all creation is equal in the eyes of the creator.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-35291353261221018212009-07-30T10:22:28.382-05:002009-07-30T10:22:28.382-05:00I don't think it's that we're arrogant...I don't think it's that we're arrogant, we're just slower learners, and that may be because our longer lifespan affords us that luxury. God put people above other creatures and some learn from nature and grow from it while some don't and have no qualms about destroying it. But I believe that's the purpose of it all..... here's the world, what do you choose? The real arrogance would be thinking that we can change God's plans.Wondering Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066421845469053309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-19022300308324509272009-07-30T08:02:28.080-05:002009-07-30T08:02:28.080-05:00I do think it's the Bible that taught us to th...I do think it's the Bible that taught us to think of ourselves as superior, that God gave us the planet to do with as we pleased. Sigh. Probably the story of Genesis comes from much older stories, though. Give a primate a complicated frontal lobe and some connections that enable speech, and the next thing you'll hear is some crazy bulls**t, eh?<br /><br />I'm proud to be a birdbrain, btw. Modern day dinosaurs, every one of them. Chirp, chirp!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-48820871376801823022009-07-29T20:58:07.241-05:002009-07-29T20:58:07.241-05:00Steven - children are so aware. I am fortunate to...Steven - children are so aware. I am fortunate to have helped guide my children and grandchildren, help instill that respect. They are our hope.<br /><br />to all - Thanks. Yes, food for thought. I ponder it a lot.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-57648167815132328112009-07-29T17:16:46.250-05:002009-07-29T17:16:46.250-05:00Much to ponder here. Great post.Much to ponder here. Great post.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-46100272894590078092009-07-29T15:28:56.495-05:002009-07-29T15:28:56.495-05:00Lots of food for thought here, Ellen. I usually wa...Lots of food for thought here, Ellen. I usually watch Nova, but the guys were all here and took over the TV for the evening. I would have enjoyed this one.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-39425376832074717342009-07-29T14:50:13.180-05:002009-07-29T14:50:13.180-05:00Fascinating. Not a subject about which I know very...Fascinating. Not a subject about which I know very much, but we have indeed removed ourselves from 'nature' somewhat. Or maybe we've just created a different nature and adapted that to suit our purposes.Madame DeFargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172239340844485940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-44012850440340975822009-07-29T13:30:21.123-05:002009-07-29T13:30:21.123-05:00Excellent post, Ellen and all very true. We are di...Excellent post, Ellen and all very true. We are distancing ourselves from nature at an alarming rate. We need more time outdoors, listening, feeling and seeing what's really going on around us. I'm so grateful for my camera for bringing me closer to the real world than I've been in a very long time. And if there's any doubt about the innate intelligence of birds, doubt <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtmLVP0HvDg" rel="nofollow">no more</a>.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-65333511124655221712009-07-29T13:21:30.843-05:002009-07-29T13:21:30.843-05:00Ellen, this is fantastic. Birdie brains all. The n...Ellen, this is fantastic. Birdie brains all. The notion that this planet was made for us (won't mention the book) is highfalutin birdie brain bath-wash. Planet first, guardians failing. Too busy looking for next, not seeing now.Verily I go.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07151181025270989139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-41235181006544114042009-07-29T10:33:08.576-05:002009-07-29T10:33:08.576-05:00hi ellen, this is something i think about quite a ...hi ellen, this is something i think about quite a bit. i think kids know that animals aren't just instinct driven but we unlearn that as we get older. much the same with caring for our little parts of this planet. in my work as a teacher i'm fortunate that i get to share these very same perspectives and concerns with the people who will inherit the responsibility for caring for this planet. it's amazing how much they care! have a peaceful day. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.com