"Perhaps the most deeply integrated and compassionate expression of our caring for the planet is our recognition of the plight of beings who are not flourishing. Some of these beings are humans who suffer environmental oppression from unjust discrimination of the wealthy and advantaged in society. Some are other species whose simple right to existence is not recognized by their oppressors. To act boldly, even radically, to raise such plights to the recognition of our fellows and provide relief to the oppressed is perhaps the pinnacle of our religious environmental work." ~ Green Sanctuary Program Manual