Introduction to Responses to the Land

            The general argument made in Introduction to Responses to the Land: Nature, Ecology, and Materialism is that every culture embraces nature differently. More specifically, some cultures embrace nature and feel as if they are one, others believe that is there to help them by providing materials. The passage says, “…there existed a strong sense of the positive role that nature played in spiritual life.” (pg. 342) This passage suggests that cultures embrace and view nature in many different ways. In conclusion nature is a universal element but is very different around the globe.

            In my view the passage is right because it is shown through history and religion that nature is treated differently within cultures. For example, in Native American cultures nature is their lord and they respect it in other cultures however, nature is feared and many see “natural disasters” as a plague from nature. I maintain that cultures and history will always progress and with progression the way nature is embraced will constantly change. Therefore, I conclude that  the embrace of nature differs among cultures.