Lent is almost with us again (if you've not got a book to read you can pick up the one that I've contributed to
here) and I
see that the Bishops of Liverpool and London have encourage people to give up their iphone for lent...
It's actually part of a bigger campaign that encourages people to cut down on their environmental footprint over lent. My thinking is that certain technologies reduce my carbon footprint, i.e. I don't have to send letters anymore which use paper, transport etc. Anyway if you can't last 40 days without your beloved iphone then you can always get this
app. The developers say:
'The app offers several choices on ideas for what to give for Lent, like bad language, complaining, caffeine, fast food, lying and even Facebook. You also have the choice to enter in something to give up that may not be on the list, like your tendency to drunk dial old boyfriends. Feeling extra pumped about giving up something for Lent? Then you’ll be happy to know that 40 Days allows you to choose or add several items to your Give Up list for Lent. If you happen to back slide and break your commitment, 40 Days makes sure you atone for your mishap by allowing you to assign dollar amounts to each pledge.'
How very bizarre, It sounds a bit like a return to indulgences to me!
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