Beam me to Planet Gore !
Posted on 02/16/2010 4:10:25 AM PST by raybbr
Frankly, some people may be tired of giving up chocolate, vodka, fried chicken or poker for the 40 days of Lent.
But sacrificing a lightbulb, or higher temperature on the thermostat? Maybe finally spurning plastic bags for reusable organic cotton totes? As many of the Christian faith begin Lent on Wednesday, one option — the "carbon fast" — could be as basic as unplugging your cellphone charger when not in use.
Repentance, reflection and self-discipline are supposed to be observed during Lent, which symbolizes the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert and resisted Satan's temptations, as described in the Bible.
Among some worshipers, Lent also is known as the time "to beat yourself up" before Easter, rather than a season to "take stock with what you're doing with your life and make positive changes," said the Rev. Jane White-Hassler, a priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Newington.
A green Lent could mean "thinking about the environment and doing things to save it for yourself and those who come after us," said White-Hassler, whose church possesses the mind-set year-round. Since the summer, Grace Episcopal has been undergoing eco-friendly renovations and is considering solar panels.
The practice of a carbon fast for Lent has been talked about in Christian circles since at least 2008, when the Church of England suggested shrinking one's carbon footprint and provided a list of 40 green actions, one for each day of Lent. ("Day one, Ash Wednesday: Remove one lightbulb and live without it for the next 40 days.")
(Excerpt) Read more at courant.com ...
I’m embracing All Things Plastic this Lent. Will drive fast, insist on doubled plastic bags, keep the lights on day and night, and buy stuff made in China. Oh, and keep Twinkies on hand at all times.
What is it with these priestesses?
Garbage, just garbage.
ping
Idiocy...
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Yeah, you'd think if it was that important they would say to give it up forever.
Or simply replace it (and others) with a CFL.
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