Well, he may be half right, in a way, sorta kinda, but not really.
Last I heard, Psalm 24 says, the Earth is the Lord's, and we are his creation and we are His (Psalm 1). So to say I belong to the earth does not quite paint the right picture, according to Scripture. But to view creation in a purely utilitarian way does not honor the creativity of the creator either (and is just as unbiblical). I prefer to honor the Creator by recognizing his revelation to us in creation. For instance:
"The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard." -- Psalm 19:1-3
I am not one to worship the creation; I do like to worship with creation, though. I think there is a way to consider his creation sacred, just as I believe the Bible is God's revelation and as such should be respected, revered and trusted. If I read Psalm 19 right, it appears that God talks to us through the Bible and through His created world - creation in general, and his Word specifically.
So while I do not "belong to the earth," I know I need to feel more of a connection with it and in that way get to know my Creator better through his creation.
What do you think?
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