"The Sacredness of Nature": HTML5 Crossword

Across

4. When we rob animals (or any beings) of their dignity and sacred rights (11)
6. Aboriginal and Old Testament peoples both have a close relationship to THIS (4)
9. Standing Bear’s term for the Great Mystery or Big Holy (2 words) (10)
11. Day for both land and animals to rest (7)
12. Aboriginal and Old Testament peoples both pass traditions down this way (6)
15. Belief that humans are a “higher power” and in control of plants and animals (8,0)

Down

1. Author who insists that animals have souls (8)
2. Runcie’s concept of God forbids believing that creation is THIS (5)
3. View that while humans have a special place, this comes with special responsibilities to care for the creation (7,16)
5. The spread of Christianity wiped out this kind of religion (8)
7. A preparation used for healing; or something that is comforting or uplifting (4)
8. Worldview in which all nature is filled with spirits (7)
10. Jewish philosopher who spoke of “I/Thou” relationships, even with animals (5)
13. Aboriginal and Old Testament peoples both have a sense of being THIS (6)
14. Where Thoreau went to live deliberately (5)