The One who created it, though He is rarely if ever given credit for it.

God if you are a believer and Nature if you are not :o)

Mother Nature and father Time

i heard it used to be dick clark-but he's sick now so-ryan seacrest?-CRAP- i just saw this is in christian religions..........I APOLOGIZE.......i thought we were being silly!!!!

Many people think of Almighty God as the ruler of this world, the one who is in direct control of everything. “Not one atom or molecule of the universe is outside his active rule,” said the president of one theological seminary. Does the Bible really teach that? Not at all. Many are surprised to learn what the Bible actually says about who rules the world. For example, 1 John 5:19 states: “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” Who is this wicked one? Jesus Christ identified him as Satan the Devil, whom he called “the ruler of the world.” (John 14:30) Now, does that not make sense? Satan is cruel, deceptive, and hateful—traits that underlie much of the suffering that people experience.

Cognition....have you ever considered asking one of Jehovah's Witnesses in your area to answer all your questions. They will happily come to your house and show you answers that make sense from your own bible. We have a very insightful study aid, specifically designed for Bible students who want answers that come straight from the Bible. It is entitled "What Does The Bible REALLY Teach?" My wife and I go from house to house regularly and we speak to many different people, one thing that we find is that folk are VERY confused about God. I have seen how this publication opens there eyes to simple Bible truths, I guarantee you, once you start reading, you won't put it down.

Bill Gates

we puny humans like to think we are but the Earth rules itself and could shake us off like fleas if she saw fit...and who knows she just might

No one rules the Earth.

Another trick question. The Almighty Elohim is the ruler of the Universe. No one rules the earth without permission of the King of Kings.

The planet

There are various opinions about this. Here some of them. I personally don't think that the earth has a particular ruler...which does not mean that there are no rules! 1) Jeffrey Coleman Carlyle: "One clear spring day in 1996, while sitting in Mr. Moore's AP U.S. History Class at Warren Central High School, Jeffrey Coleman Carlyle appointed himself Ruler of Earth. Later that day, Jeff decreed that all of Earth's governments should continue their normal operation. Jeff would be a hands off ruler. Soon after that day, Jeff took to the Internet to spread the word that he was now Earth's ruler." Source and further information: http://www.rulerofearth.org/ 2) "The Ruler of Earth is an immense computing machine, shaped like a man. Although it is apparently unable to move from its palace, its arms and head can be manipulated. R.O.E. possesses incredible calculating abilities, and uses these abilities to direct the population of Earth in how to best use its resources." Source and further information: http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/rulerear.htm 3) God: "The first point of the Christian message is that God is in charge of the world. He is the ruler, the supreme president, the king. Unlike human rulers, however, God always does what is best for his subjects. He is the kind of king you’d like to be ruled by. God rules the world because he made the world." Source and further information: http://www.matthiasmedia.com.au/2wtl/2wtlonline.asp 4) Satan: "On the first page it says that God is the supreme ruler of this world or something to that effect... but the Bible is pretty clear that, at this time, Satan is the ruler of the Earth." Source and further information: http://goodwordgoodwins.blogspot.com/2007/05/online-gospel-presentation.html 5) man: "God made man the ruler of Earth (Genesis 1:28)" Source and further information: http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-c012.html "Genesis 1:28 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground."" Source and further information: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:28&version=31 6) Jesus: " turn thy face towards Him Who is the Life-Giver of the world. Beware lest the sayings of the heedless sadden thee. Be thou steadfast in the Cause, and teach the people with consummate wisdom. Thus enjoineth thee the Ruler of earth and heaven." Source and further information: http://www.bahai-library.org/writings/bahaullah/tb/1.html 7) "Zhong Yuan Festival is the birthday of Emperor Shun, the Ruler of Earth " Source and further information: http://ecumenicalbuddhism.blogspot.com/2007/11/trinity-festivals-of-ancestorism-taoism.html 8) "Osiris was the king of the land resided by dead. Isis was Osiris's sister who later became his wife and she gave birth to Horus. He became the ruler of earth." Source and further information: http://www.mapsofworld.com/egypt/anicent-mythology.html 9) "The ruler of Earth is depicted as having animal-like features. She is part Earth with the black eyes of an animal, the rams horn, and the tree branches growing from her head." Source and further information: http://alltradeart.co.uk/felicia-olin/earth-spirit 10) "Prince Melfax is one of Tony Delevin's names that symbolize his supposed future destiny to be the ruler of Earth and to repopulate it with his children." Source and further information: http://www.rickross.com/reference/acc/acc3.html

The Overlord Raxphorg from the planet Zog.

Time. The concept created by man. Time rules over all things here. Even time itself is ruled by time.

Greed

microorganisms.....viruses in particular can evolve and change in a matter of hours in extreme cases....they will wipe out every living thing one day I think...

No one.

Doug

<----Does 'Head Scarecrow' count? lol :o)

god

The Ruler of the Earth is the Avatar, Satya Sai Baba. Baba is Master of the Universe. If you never heard of Baba, you will think I have flipped my lid. If you know Baba, this is not new info. There are many, many spiritual Masters on the planet right now in this Kali Yuga era, so all religious figures are honored, but Baba is Father and Mother to all. Sai Ram May everyone in all the worlds be happy.

G O D

Kommrade Barrack apparently =)

Me!! Duh!! lol

Man rules the Earth.

Greed rules the earth. More prolific however is viral activity which, eventually, will overcome us all :-)

Zod rules the planet Houston!!

i am

Money...

Satan.....for now.

I have a picture of the ruler of earth: http://www.iruler.net/ruler_0_10.jpg

President Obama along with others but obama is probably the most powerful person.

Chuck Norris.

Mother nature... Not some mythical thing or man or anybody else. Just good ole mother nature whether we are here or not... Yep, she is winning after all...

no body/thing rules anything. It's all about balance. Mother Nature, gravity, light/dark, postive/negative electrons, Karma, etc. everything is a balance - if something upsets the balance, an equal and opposite reaction occurs.

Her name's Gladys -- she lives just south of Chatanooga, Tennessee. Spends most of her time growing tomatoes 'cause she's given up on getting anything productive done on the international stage. On the other hand, they're really terrific tomatoes. But everybody needs to remember to walk carefully lest you make Gladys angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry. And, besides, we need the tomatoes.

mazere nature..

You and everyone else as a collective Rule... with Divine Guidance if we choose.

United Nations?

Opec.......!!!! just kidding, satan...:)justme

Anonymous.

Satan, but God beat him already.

Satan is the "Prince of this world" according to my Bible. John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. Jesus is King of kings, and Lord of lords! Revelation 19:16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. The King is in control of the prince. Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. God is in control over all creation even though He has allowed Satan to be “Prince of this world” for now. Fortunately, not everyone follows a prince, and unfortunately not everyone is following the King.

Pinky and the Brain

Money.

The one who rules the heart =)

In the biological sense, unfortunately it's human beings. Geophysically, it's the Earth's mantle. Astrophysically, it's the Sun. Existentially, it's time.

Right now, it is Satan... (2 Corinthians 4:4) among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through. Also, How could Satan have offered...all the kingdoms of the earth...if he did not 'rule' it. (Matthew 4:9-10) and he said to him: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him: “Go away, Satan! For it is written, ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’”

Right now, it is Satan... (Revelation 12:7-9) And war broke out in heaven: Miʹcha