There are basically three types of relationships between humanity and nature

There are basically three types of relationships between humanity and nature: mastery over nature(man is to(36)conquer nature), harmony with nature(man is to live in harmony with nature), and subjection to nature(man is dominated by nature).
    In the Western world, humanity is viewed as(37)separate from nature. In particular, the North American relationship to nature is that it should be overcome and controlled. Nature and physical(38)environment can be and should be controlled for human(39)convenience. To most North Americans, the expression "to move a mountain" is not a metaphor(40)symbolizing the impossible but rather an(41)optimistic challenge based on past experience. The outlook of U. S. culture is that it is the person’s responsibility to overcome(42)obstacles that may stand in his or her way.
    The harmony-with-nature(43)orientation draws on distinction between or among human life, nature and the supernatural; each is an extension of the others. (44)The Japanese experience of nature is one of sharing, of exchange, characterized by a subtle intimacy. It is an experience of identification with nature. (45)Westerners tend to explain the Asian respect for nature as a relationship with God that involves living in harmony with the world of nature. As for Japan, God as creator is absent, and human beings therefore seek comfort by attempting to immerse themselves completely in nature.
    Other cultures such as many African cultures see people as dominated by nature, and the supernatural forces play a dominant role in religion. This subjection to nature involves the belief that nothing can be done to control nature.