The Christian and environmental church converge!
Two senior Church of England Bishops have called on people to give up carbon rather than chocolate for Lent.
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Lent is the time when Christians traditionally give up such things as sweets, chocolate or alcohol in recognition of the 40 days Christ spent fasting in the desert to prepare for his ministry.
Christians may give up things such as sweets, chocolate or alcohol for Lent these days, but traditionally they gave up more than that.
This year they will be asked to think about their own carbon footprint and follow a few simple steps designed to help cut CO2 emissions. They include:
Those taking part in the Carbon Fast will be asked to remove one lightbulb from a prominent place in the home and live without it for 40 days. On the final days of the Fast they will be asked to replace it with a low-energy bulb which over its lifetime will save 60kg of carbon dioxide per year and up to £60.
- avoiding plastic bags
- giving the dishwasher a day off
- insulating the hot water tank
- checking the house for drafts with a ribbon and buying draught excluders
I'm all for environmental practices, but removing a lightbulb for Lent trivializes it, don't you think?
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