I would say that it is alive, first for theological reasons (God creates nothing that's dead), second, it's that the Earth and it's many ecological systems have regular patterns of "behavior": Steady seasonal regulation of CO2 in atmosphere (like respiration), predictable lunar tides and currents (like a steady pulse), the Earth even seems to defend itself (via larger storms, longer droughts, greater floods, even the potential for ice ages, all triggered by global warming). I say that all life and ecological systems, while independant to certain degrees, are part of a larger whole, like the many systems within the human body.
Is the Earth alive? Why do you think so? What will you do about it?
2007-04-02 10:27:38 · 5 answers · asked by Christine H 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
YES
Volcano's, Earthquakes, Sea and water vapor cycling, Trees and other plaints
God has a plan that the Earth even cleans it's self
2007-04-02 11:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by heariam660 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not alive. The earth is composed of many different and many complex systems. However, that does not mean it is a living creature. The earth does not try to defend itself against meteors. It cannot reproduce. It does not react to external stimuli. It does not pass the tests for life. It is just has a lot of very complex systems.
2007-04-02 17:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the earth is not alive. A rock for instance is dead.
Why do you believe that God doesn't create anything that's dead? God is alive and is sovereign. He can also create inanimate objects.
2007-04-02 17:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by zeb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-04-02 18:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. it isnt dead.
2007-04-02 17:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋