RELS 161 Lecture : Rels 161 B 6.2
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There is a variety of sexuality in tradition, therefore we must take a pluralistic framework to discuss this. So to, to we have to look at our relationship with the . Some religion takes a positive view to it, some have a little more negativity to it. Sometimes is has intrinsic, inherit meaning on its own. We can manipulate nature, and that is when it becomes environment. Just like religion shapes us, so does our environment. Is reassessing the narrative and how it frames our relationship with nature. Tree = shelter or fire, water = drink and so on. Shallow ecology recognizes that our environment is in need of attention, and the problems that have developed can help be solved by separating religion from nature. Deep ecology however, still recognizes the problem, but makes human a part of nature (re- includes them) and criticizes all aspects (political, economic, religious, and so on)