tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001867295510218749.post1593918741898083914..comments2024-03-20T16:05:23.293+00:00Comments on The Cynical Tendency: Oh Ye Of Little FaithDemetriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17198549581667363991noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001867295510218749.post-88968141359062594482011-10-25T18:04:58.679+01:002011-10-25T18:04:58.679+01:00I am afraid that the poor old C of E has taken to ...I am afraid that the poor old C of E has taken to the doctrine of indulgences in a big way. It has adopted the doctrine of global warmism/climate change. Under this religion "carbon" is a great evil but the wealthy can buy "carbon credits" to save their souls and salve their consciences. The billionaire can use his private jet and buy a certificate that somebody somewhere has planted enough trees to cancel his carbon guilt.<br /><br />Clergymen are even claiming to "save carbon" by putting solar panels on church roofs. These generate electricity which is sold to the national grid at a price far above the retail because of its spiritual value. The secular arm compels the power companies to buy it and to pass the cost onto the widows and poor<br /> in higher electricity prices. Yet the churches which pocket the premium, claim to be saving not only energy but the very earth itself and to be averting floods and calamities in far distant lands.<br /><br />The MEP Roger Helmer was so wicked as to doubt this doctrine whilst on a discussion panel in Leicester cathedral. The Lord Bishop condemned him furiously with bell, book and candle in the Leicester Mercury.<br />Yea, yea, verily.Edward Spaltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168350315689612490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001867295510218749.post-77571753324141654442011-10-23T12:59:04.546+01:002011-10-23T12:59:04.546+01:00God lies dormant or awake in the heart of everyone...God lies dormant or awake in the heart of everyone, not in buildings! Great post, as ever, Demetrius.Oldrightiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192587284458430556noreply@blogger.com