We should conceive of ourselves not as rulers of Earth, but as highly powerful, conscious stewards: The Earth is given to us in trust, and we can screw it up or make it work well and sustainably.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I believe we should be good custodians of the Earth.
It is crucial that we develop real awareness of ourselves as citizens of Earth, linked by mutual and indissoluble bonds. When we clearly recognize this reality and ground ourselves in it, we are compelled to take a strict accounting of our way of life.
The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.
The idea that we're somehow centrally important to the planet's existence is pretty comical - although I'd like us to be.
I really believe that we have the power to manifest our own fates.
We have an obligation to live in harmony with creation, with our capital... with God's creation. And we need to administer and work that very carefully.
Let sovereignty be granted us over a portion of the earth's surface large enough to satisfy our rightful requirements as a nation. The rest we shall manage for ourselves.
We should understand the source of our authority and something of the keys that control its power.
We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.
If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?