Being vegan or vegetarian isn't just about compassion for animals. Most of the destruction of the planet is the result of all the clear-cutting, groundwater contamination, grain production, fuel consumption, greenhouse gas, viral proliferation - the direct result of livestock production.

William McNamara

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We must, like a painter, take time to stand back from our work, to be still, and thus see what's what. . . True repose is standing back to survey the activities that fill our days.

William McNamara

surveys painter reflection

I stake the future on the few humble and hearty lovers who seek God passionately in the marvelous, messy world of redeemed and related realities that lie in front of our noses.

William McNamara

humble lying reality

You have to be passionate about something other than yourself! by William McNamara

You have to be passionate about something other than yourself!

William McNamara

passionate

The best thing you can do for the planet is be vegan or vegetaria... by William McNamara

The best thing you can do for the planet is be vegan or vegetarian.

William McNamara

vegan planets vegetarian

Everything I do is to support my passion, and that is the rescuin... by William McNamara

Everything I do is to support my passion, and that is the rescuing of animals!

William McNamara

support passion animal

If you are passionate only about yourself -that is the road to di... by William McNamara

If you are passionate only about yourself -that is the road to disaster.

William McNamara

about-yourself disaster passionate

I was an only child. Growing up, we moved a lot, so I didn't have any close friends. So the animals I was around as a child - dogs, cats, and horses, and stuffed animals - became my family and friends. The only strong bonds I made as a child were with animals.

William McNamara

horse strong dog

I realized that all animals, not just dogs and cats and horses, were sentient beings; therefore, I just couldn't say I love animals and then eat them.

William McNamara

horse cat dog

I think, when God told Moses, "Thou shall not kill," I think God meant, "Thou shall not kill." And within the next one hundred years, we will see that God was right.

William McNamara

next years thinking

Either we change our ways, especially the United States, or we will continue to lead the world in heart disease and cancer.

William McNamara

cancer heart way

Take a look at all the third-world countries that are increasing the so called standard of living. One aspect of this rise in standard of living is the increased consumption of animal products, which directly correlates with the rise in heart disease.

William McNamara

heart animal country

I started volunteering at an animal shelter, and little by little, my life started getting better. I think that is the secret. It is just being on a mission that is something bigger than me and it's thankless. You do that because it is thankless, and I am not looking for anybody to say, 'Thanks' and 'You are great!'

William McNamara

i-am me you life

I knew I would be an actor since I was seven or eight. by William McNamara

I knew I would be an actor since I was seven or eight.

William McNamara

knew actor seven eight