‘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.
‘We show respect to everyone… We engage in no violence, physical or verbal, and carry no weapons.’
Many Quakers took part in the Extinction Rebellion protests in London this month. Abigail Maxwell was one of them
by Abigail Maxwell
25th October 2019
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.
