Thesis: Humans always have to see themselves as the center of the universe because everything in nature was created for humans, as well as land, and humans resemble God/gods. Claim 1: Nature and everything in nature was created for humans to rule and use to their liking.
Evidence A: “...they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”(Genesis)
Explanation A: In the story of Genesis, God purposefully gave man everything in nature so humans could explore nature and utilize its potential. Therefore, since humans are in charge of nature, humans are more capable than animals.
Evidence B: “The makers in the sky planned the animals of the mountains…Then the deer and birds were told to talk to praise their markers, to pray to them. But the birds…show more content… Communication is what makes humans sophisticated and ultimate rulers over any other species. Overall the lack of communication makes the animals subservient to humans.
Claim 2: Land materialized, so humanity would have a place live.
Evidence A: “...the Great Turtle told them that the appearance of a woman from the sky was a sign of good fortune...As soon as it was as big as an island, the woman was set down on it...while it continued to grow until, at last, it became the world island as it is today…”(Great Turtle Island)
Explanation A: In the Iroquois’ Great Turtle creation story the appearance of man resulted in the creation of land. Land was essentially planned to be the life support for humans.
Evidence B: “God blessed them and said to them ‘...fill the earth and subdue it.’”(Genesis)
Explanation B: Genesis exemplifies that humans are expected to multiply across the land that has been provided for them. There is also a mutual agreement that humanity may manipulate its
