Bishops say you should give up your iPod for Lent
Does this mean Steve Jobs is 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?
“Does this mean Steve Jobs is the AntiChrist?”
Yes…
…yes it does.
What else could it mean?
Cinaedh
February 16, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I prefer CounterChrist, myself.
moss
February 16, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Why not give up silly, medieval superstitions
I’d settle for their just giving up their superstition-based tax breaks.
Morey
February 16, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Can we all have an AMEN on that one?
Mr. Fusion
February 17, 2010 at 7:58 am
Absolutely!
E Tramse
February 17, 2010 at 8:06 am
AMEN!
Cinaedh
February 17, 2010 at 8:11 am
That’s right expect people to give up their simple pleasures. Lead the way Bishops, withdraw some of those hidden millions within your coffers to give to the poor. Saving the planet is all about greed and insatiability, the momentum is far too advanced now, poliicians lead the way on this fact. So come on frinds of the church, show us what you have hidden away somewhere, feed the real poor and needy, then people may flood back to your refuges of peace and momentary happiness…
zorki
February 17, 2010 at 2:15 am