I know a 'crime against nature' when I see one. It is…
“I know a 'crime against nature' when I see one. It is usually a sign of crimes against nature that we cannot bear to see them at all, that we recoil and hide our eyes, and no one has ever cringed at the sight of a soybean factory. I also know phony arguments when I hear them--unbridled appetite passing itself off as altruism, and human arrogance in the guise of solemn 'duty.' We must, as C.S. Lewis advises, 'reject with detestation that covert propoganda for cruelty which tries to drive mercy out of the world by calling it names such as 'Humanitarianism' and 'Sentimentality.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker condemns environmental destruction and false altruism, urging rejection of propaganda that disguises cruelty as humanitarianism.
In simple terms: Reject false kindness that hides harm to nature.
Key Takeaway
Stand against environmental exploitation.
Themes
environment
ethics
propaganda
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
activist
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community education
- supporting sustainable businesses
- voting for green legislation
- personal lifestyle changes
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
activism
human arrogance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals expose hidden environmental harms?
- What alternatives replace deceptive ‘humanitarian’ narratives?
A Different Perspective
Changing systemic practices is difficult and may face resistance.