We mustn't start off with the idea that there's only militarism, invasions, and occupations. We really have to look: What are the alternatives here?

I believe in a non-killing future.

I think Assange has been very courageous. I've also defended Bradley Manning. I think they've been tremendously courageous in telling the truth, and the public has the right to the truth.

The cross to me is complete nonviolence because Jesus said, "Love your enemy. Do not kill." I realized that I could never kill anyone or hurt anyone, but I was committed to trying to bring about social and political and economic change.

I was born into a Catholic family. I grew up in West Belfast. Faith was very important to us eight children and my mother and father. It was grounded in the Christian tradition of social involvement.

Setting aside human rights and international law to have an agenda of war and killing and occupation to me is totally unacceptable.

I witnessed a lot of violence, and I found myself asking the question: Do you ever use violence to try to bring about political change?