Ecology of Eden

I found my chapter on the over consumption of the land coming from the advancement of agricultural technology, interesting. Through the technology inspired by monks, the agriculture industry grew rapidly which Eisenberg argues caused the black death. The argument is not full proof but interesting. The agriculture advancement appeared to have an impact on the population. The population increased exponentially over a short period of time. Agricultural clearly has a large impact on mankind. The industry is run by man yet, man does not appear to be fully in control. Yet, the greed of man is what appears to be in control. Even today big corporations overrun the agriculture industry and corrupt it. I watched Food Inc. and watching how the corporations in the poultry industry forced people to treat their chickens in terrible ways was heartbreaking. I turn back to the idea of Christians needing to be the beginning of a change in these areas. There was talk of ministries beginning for these problems in Nature to Creation. I love the idea that Christians begin ministering to the agriculture industry, ministering to God's creation. I think ministering to humans is obviously more important but bringing those who need ministering to into these programs is ministering. Additionally, the good effect it would have would be beneficial to a large number of the population. Caring for God's creation with His children!