Eat chocolate, give up carbon?
The Church of England has a suggestion for Christians who will soon be giving up something near and dear to celebrate lent – a carbon fast.
The season of preparation for Easter, a reminder of Christ’s 40-day fast in the desert, has become a time for Christians to give up a personal vice such as chocolate or alcohol.
Bishops in the Church of England are not really suggesting a cold-turkey carbon strike, so much as a series of small sacrifices, starting with removing a light bulb for 40 days. Here is the Guardian’s version of the story.
Not only is our use of carbon – the fossil fuels that power our lights, heat our homes and run our vehicles – a powerful habit, but a little carbon avoidance would clearly be healthy for the planet. And because of the threats that global warming poses to the earth’s poorest people, it’s a moral imperative for Christians, according to the Bishops.
It’s an interesting idea on a lot of levels. I’d like to know what you think about the idea, and if there are people around here planning to give up some carbon for lent.
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