This study evaluated 17 metaphors used to describe humanity's relationship with the Earth, such as "Mother" and "Bank". It surveyed over 1,300 people on their preferences and how the metaphors encouraged systems thinking. Metaphors like "Mother", "Community", and "Network" promoted more complex, interconnected views and were preferred by Democrats and climate believers. "Bank", "Farm", and "Machine" encouraged less complex views and were preferred by Republicans and climate doubters. Certain metaphors like "Network" and "Machine" scored highest on individual systems thinking dimensions.