The Church of Biocentrism and Interdependence is a global entity teaching universal respect for the planet and all life within planetary eco-systems.Biocentrism regards the human species as part of the biosphere of life inter-connected with all other living species.The creed is Biocentrism – that humanity is part of a system that includes all plant and animal life and that all species within this system are interdependent and essential for mutual survival. Biocentrism holds the position that humanity is not dominant or superior over other species. The creed is recognition of the three basic laws of ecology – (1) the law of diversity, that the strength of an eco-system is dependent upon the diversity of species within it. (2) The law of interdependence – that all species within an eco-system are dependent on each other. And (3) the law of finites resources – that there is a limit to resources and carrying capacity.The church is open to all who embrace the paradigm of biocentrism. The church is administered by a Council of Speakers. The Council is composed of 7 speakers elected by the congregation from amongst college of speakers.The church promotes and encourages veganism and adherence to ecologically positive life-styles. The church promotes respect for nature and for the laws of ecology. The church supports human rights and the rights of animals, plants and eco-systems. The church is guided by the science of ecology.The church adheres to a strategy of aggressive non-violence. This means direct action within the boundaries of law and practicality. The church holds a strict rule of not causing harm to animals (including human) and eco-systems.The idea of biocentrism has been part of global indigenous thought and practices for thousands of years. Biocentrism can be considered the earliest form of religious philosophy. The church is also influenced by ecological philosophers and writers including Farley Mowat, John Muir, Rachel Carson, Paul Watson.