Lynn I. White, Jr. Quotes

Most popular Lynn I. White, Jr. Quotes

We shall continue to have a worsening ecologic crisis until we reject the Christian axiom that nature has no reason for existence save to serve man.
— Lynn I. White, Jr.

environment nature Christianity

The victory of Christianity over paganism was the greatest psychic revolution in the history of our culture. By destroying pagan animism, Christianity made it possible to exploit nature in a mood of indifference to the feelings of natural objects.
— Lynn I. White, Jr.

environment Christianity