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"We view ecological disruption as a violent intervention into the web of life. Genetic engineering threatens the very fabric of life. We urge governments, scientists and industry to refrain from rushing into genetic manipulation."
Also, to quote from Dr. N.P. Jain: "Jaina ecological consciousness is grounded in a judicious blend of divine holism and vision of non-exploitative science and technology. Instead of ignoring or side tracking one another, religion and science must go hand in hand and chart a single path to guide humans spiritually in the direction of preservation of our planet and conservation of its resources. The scientific approach, reasoning and practices prescribed by Jaina religion are, thus, highly relevant today when environmental concerns are on the top of human agenda."
"Jaina philosophy exhorts and inspires human beings to become the spiritual agents for preserving the grace and dignity of Mother Earth and enhancing the productivity and vitality of the natural phenomenon. After all, all human beings, nature and the other living beings are a part of an organic whole – a oneness in the vast eternity of time and space."
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Jainism has preached this from time immemorial.
358: JAINISM: THE CREED FOR ALL TIMES
