How should we treat other human beings, animals, all life on earth, and the environment?

Posted by virtualted on Jul 29th, 2009 | 16 comments home title

devotionalservice asked:

How should we treat other human beings, animals, all life on earth, and the total environment?How should we treatment other human beings, animals, all life on earth, as well as the total environment of the earth?

What is responsible treatment of other human beings, animals, all creatures of the earth, all life including plants, and the general environment of the earth?

*How should we treat other human beings?

*How should we treat animals?

*How should we treat all life?

*How should we treat the total environment of the earth?

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Especially with the advent of the machine age this question is more pressing. Is it ok to torture and/or kill other humans or animals? Is it ok to pollute the earth?

Please explain for the benefit of all peoples and nations. This has been an issue throughout the history of mankind. What is responsible human behavior?
MOTHER EARTH: Understanding the earth is just like our mother. Addressing all environmental concerns worldwide.

groups.yahoo.com/group/motherearth

I asked this question after contemplating man’s irresponsible behavior at time throughout history.

Are we as humans ready to act more responsibly?

Are florecent lights actually good for the environment?

Posted by virtualted on Jul 16th, 2009 | 3 comments home title

Little Miss Sunshine asked:

i’m pretty much the biggest tree hugger ever and i forced my family to switch all the light bulbs in our house to those eco-friendly florecent bulbs. but my mom just found out that they are SOOOO toxic when they break! she said its so much worse for the environment if they break than if you use traditional bulbs. and you also have to go through this whole big clean up thing. is it really beneficial to use these?

Is it better for the environment to use paper towel or a hand dryer in a public washroom?

Posted by virtualted on Jul 16th, 2009 | 7 comments home title

Nikita (Australian) asked:

In a public toilet/bathroom there is often a hand dryer (electrical) and recycled paper towelling. Which is better for the environment and what evidence is there to support this?
I would rather this didn’t turn into a discussion about not using either – sometimes this is not an option. Thanks.