The Intricate Web of Life/Do We Need All These Species?

Is there reason to be concerned about the loss of life's diversity?  Do we really need such a variety of species?  Many respected experts insist that the answer is yes. Earth's endowment of species provides humans with food, useful chemicals, and many other products  and services. Think, too, about the potential benefits that undiscovered species may hold for mankind.   For example, it has been estimated that 120 of the top 150 prescription drugs used in the United States come from natural compounds.  Thus, in  losing the flora of the world, mankind also loses an option for the future," says Sir Ghillean Prance, director of Kew Gardens in London.  "We lose potential cure for AIDS -or a virus-resistant crop.  So we must somehow stop losing species, not just for the sake of our planet but for our own . . . needs and uses." 

Note:  Since God made this earth and all the plants, animals etc, Is it not understood that; when the Armageddon and the Resurrection is over with, and those that are righteous will possess the earth; since God is promising a new Paradise earth for the righteous to live on, that there will be the same plants, animals etc., as there was before, since only God who is perfect in every way and keeps his promises, can and will, produce the same plants, animals etc.? Why would the Jehovah's Witnesses write this stuff. It seems to me that it sounds like they don't have enough faith and trust in Jehovah God  to believe in that promise that he can do whatever it takes to fulfill that promise for the  new earthly Paradise when the time comes.  I could be wrong about these people, but that is what it sounds like to me. I have faith and trust in God, not in humans. These scientists, I think have either no faith in God or do not know him, they are going by what they have some experience  in.  Yes, we need to take care of the earth, while we are on it, but this information makes it sound like there will be nothing left at all.  I for one believe fully and have full faith that there will be a new paradise earth and that this hope for that earth, is the only TRUE important hope that any of us have for the new Paradise earth. I am just being logical and analytical here. This is what I feel is being said.  Think about it.  

We also need natural ecosystems to provide essential services on which all living things depend.  The production of oxygen, the purification of water, the filtering of pollutants, and the prevention of soil erosion are all vital functions performed by health ecosystems. Insects provide pollination services. Frogs, fish, and birds control pests, mussels and other aquatic organisms cleanse our water supplies; plants and microorganisms  create our soils. The economic  value of all these services is immense. A conservative estimate of the monetary benefits of biodiversity worldwide is around 3,000 billion dollars per year, at 1995 prices.

Despite our dependence on the diversity of life, however the world seems to be in the midst of an extinction crisis that has threatened the intricate web of life. Now at a time when we are beginning to understand the vital role of biodiversity, humans are causing more extinction than ever before!  Is man, though, in a position to solve the problem? What does the future hold for the variety of life on earth? 

Note: Here we are again with the lack of faith. Do you really think that Jehovah would let that happen? He has plans for us or the righteous to be on a paradise earth and this one will not be going anywhere; it will just be changed for the better.  And his promise is our only future that we can actually depend upon. Do you think that man could actually fix anything or cure anything? No, they can't, simply because of  Adam and Eve, disobeying God for one; and the fact that Satan told Jehovah he could rule the earth better than him [God].  Really?  You all have seen what this world has come to.  How could Satan do better.  If you can't see it; then you are wearing rose colored glasses and do not want to see it.  Plus, for the people who  seemed to be cured, it wasn't the doctors who did it, it was just not their time to go.  There will never be any cures, until Jesus and Jehovah take over for good.  I for one will be very happy when that happens.  Maybe the Jehovah's Witnesses is using this article to make a point on some level, especially for the ones who do not know God, maybe.

Next time:  The Intricate Web of Life/What Does the Future Hold

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