Because what we really need at this point is to be treated as credulous peasants

[webofevil]

Floods are judgment on society, say bishops

The floods that have devastated swathes of the country are God’s judgment on the immorality and greed of modern society, according to senior Church of England bishops. One diocesan bishop has even claimed that laws that have undermined marriage, including the introduction of pro-gay legislation, have provoked God to act by sending the storms that have left thousands of people homeless.

While those who have been affected by the storms are innocent victims, the bishops argue controversially that the flooding is a result of Western civilisation’s decision to ignore biblical teaching.

The Rt Rev Graham Dow, Bishop of Carlisle, argued that the floods are not just a result of a lack of respect for the planet, but also a judgment on society’s moral decadence. “This is a strong and definite judgment because the world has been arrogant in going its own way,” he said. “We are reaping the consequences of our moral degradation, as well as the environmental damage that we have caused.” […]

“The sexual orientation regulations [which give greater rights to gays] are part of a general scene of permissiveness. We are in a situation where we are liable for God’s judgment, which is intended to call us to repentance.” He expressed his sympathy for those who have been hit by the weather, but said that the problem with “environmental judgment is that it is indiscriminate”. [Source: Telegraph]

Comments

[offensive-mango.livejournal.com]

The Rt Rev Graham Dow, Bishop of Carlisle, obviously didn't make it to chapter 9 of Genesis. I can understand; it gets a little boring after a few pages.

[clanwilliam.livejournal.com]

My attitude (as a woman) is: Snog a lesbian, stop the hosepipe ban!

[(Anonymous)]

Is a hosepipe ban the objective of being a lesbian? Boom boom etc.

[internetsdairy.livejournal.com]

the problem with “environmental judgment is that it is indiscriminate"

That is a problem with environmental judgement that the Bishop of Carlisle has identified, isn't it? It's such a shame that it's the only system we've got.

[spyinthehaus.livejournal.com]

Frankly, Noah would be unimpressed. He, Deucalion and Pyrrha are even as we speak practising their sneers.