I don't think a worship of nature is necessary to mount a really strong defense of the environment.

Civil disobedience is an act of love.

Respond to stressful times by turning towards each other, rather than away from each other.

I don't read the Bible as the literal word of God; I don't view Jesus as a God. I've rejected both those statements. I view Jesus as a model for how we should live, and by that definition I do consider myself a Christian.

With a nonviolent movement we are still inviting a strong reaction from the government or ruling authorities. We are inviting a powerful reaction against ourselves. But it undermines the moral legitimacy of our current government. That is the path we need to pursue. Rather than reinforcing their legitimacy we need to undermine their legitimacy.

Until our leaders take seriously their responsibility to pass on a healthy and just world to the next generation, I will continue this fight.

I would never go to jail to protect animals or plants or wilderness. For me, it’s about the people.