‘We show respect to everyone… We engage in no violence, physical or verbal, and carry no weapons.’

24 Oct 2019 | by Abigail Maxwell

Many Quakers took part in the Extinction Rebellion protests in London this month. Abigail Maxwell was one of them

‘The demonstration is a good place to find spiritual seekers. Those involved care about a cause greater than themselves, and put their bodies on the line.’ | Photo: Courtesy of Abigail Maxwell.

Extinction Rebellion (XR) has been in London over two weeks in October. There are Quakers there, speaking out against the wanton destruction of the biosphere. I went for five days, staying with a Friend in London.

Brave protesters camped. One told me that the police had moved him five times. One day, I saw officers guarding tents piled up like rubbish, poles broken. They dragged off tents with equipment, personal belongings, and even people inside.

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