I fear theology is--in the words attributed to William Temple--"still in its infancy" when it comes to animals.

Humans have "dominion" over animals. But that "dominion" (radah in Hebrew) does not mean despotism, rather we are set over creation to care for what God has made and to treasure God's own treasures.

It is an unfortunate fact that those people who are most eloquent in their demand for the conservation of animals are often those most eager to violate animal life at the first opportunity.

One cannot get to animal rights by trampling on human rights.

If tomorrow we decided only to desist from killing and causing suffering for sport and entertainment, the world would be significantly better for animals. Even this we have failed to achieve.

I would happily, sometimes more than happily, have vacated my role as an animal theologian, if there were others prepared to take my place.

There are only two ways to deal with the media: either elect to take the Buddha's vow of eternal silence, or make one's voice known as responsibly as one humanly can, and take the consequences.

Let us walk in the path of light

Your salvation is a free gift, made possible only because God planned it . . .Christ paid for it . . . and the Holy Spirit assures you of it.

Each tear longs to kiss sorrow

I agree with you. Everyone gets lonely sometimes.

Religion has been an essential part of my life ever since I was baptised. My personal journey with God has been very important throughout my life.

In ambition, as in love, the successful can afford to be indulgent toward their rivals. The prize our own, it is graceful to recognize the merit that vainly aspired to it.

Do what intrigues you, explore what interests you; think mystery, not mastery.

When she smiles niggers ask her for her hand in marriage; when I smile folks check their wallets.

The meaning of life is 'the ultimate questioner's vanity.'

Say a thing well and it will be remembered-and so too will you.