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Does this make Steve Jobs the AntiChrist? |
British church leaders are encouraging people to give up their iPods for Lent, instead of more traditional vices such as chocolate, to help save the planet.
The Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, and the Bishop of Liverpool, James Jones, are among those calling for a carbon fast for Lent — a period ahead of Easter which Christians traditionally consider a time of penance and reflection — which begins on Wednesday.
As well as spending a day without using technology such as mobile phones or iPods, the 46 daily suggestions also include eating by candlelight, cutting meat and vegetables thinner so they cook faster and flushing the toilet less often.
Why not give up silly, medieval superstitions and make decisions about ethics and the environment a year round activity?
#27: The Antichrist will probably be one of these “prosperity theology” ministers that drive to their churches in stretch limos, to plead for more money to support their lifestyle. Next most likely are the priests that molest their servers.
#9: By the way, I gave up Catholicism for Lent 40 years ago. Welcome to the ever larger group of recovering Catholics.
And no, I’m not giving up my iPod for Lent.