https://licc.org.uk/resources/washing-dishes-while-the-planet-burns/
In its weekly reflections shared by the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity (LICC) at Connecting with Culture Issues & Trends, this time it is Dr Dave Benson, Culture & Discipleship Director, LICC writing in his article “Washing Dishes While the Planet Burns” (published on 12th August 2021) about the Sixth Assessment Report from Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) saying its 3,949 pages are heavy reading in every respect.
Making reference to the record-breaking droughts, fires, and floods around the world, Dr Benson is saying this is not normal. The blame for ‘global weirding’ is on humanity.
Surprisingly, COP26 spokesperson Allegra Stratton suggested we start by skipping the rinse and putting our plates straight in the dishwasher. Unsurprisingly, such ‘micro-steps’ were mocked as ‘displacement activities’ that console overwhelmed individuals but ultimately distract from real change.
Acknowledging the fact that without forceful lobbying and radical policies, we’re doomed, Dr Benson agrees in his article that the government must do the heavy lifting. And yet, he says our heads, heart, and hands must also work together. He reminds us that God hasn’t abandoned us in this time of ecological need. Our everyday actions, prayerfully performed, prime us to care for creation. A simple lifestyle, sustainable eco-churches, and wise advocacy, together make for ecological integrity.
The full article can be read here https://licc.org.uk/resources/washing-dishes-while-the-planet-burns/