‘Nature Rights’ Paganism Advancing in the West

Did you hear the news? Ireland may soon grant human-type rights to nature.

“Rights” to nature? Really? Alas, yes. From the BBC story: “The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has recommended the government advance a referendum on protecting biodiversity. The move would see nature bestowed with rights comparable to those of people.”

So, what are “Nature’s” supposed rights? The BBC explains: “Elements of nature, such as trees, mountains and rivers” would be “recognised as entities with rights to exist and flourish, to be restored, regenerated and respected.”

In other words, Ireland may be about to establish iron-clad legal protections for flies, viruses, trees, fish, rivers, mountains, weeds, granite outcrops, etc.—akin to a right to life for all of nature and its various aspects—thereby establishing public policies and public attitudes in which human flourishing would come last.