I argued a while back that Global Warming is clearly a religion. The only difference is that they pay for their sins with carbon credits, buying hybrids, and using one strip of toilet paper. Now it appears that actual religions are relieving the guilt of environmental heathens too. Of all organizations, the Roman Catholic Church is at hand with a new line in “green confessions” to help eco-sinners find forgiveness.

“Dom Anthony Sutch, the Benedictine monk who resigned as head of Downside School to become a parish priest in Suffolk, will be at the county’s Waveney Greenpeace festival this weekend to hear eco-confessions in what is thought to be the first dedicated confessional booth of its kind.” From what we are told, a new poll for Norwich Union found that, “Nine out of ten people tell little green lies about how much they recycle and how little they consume, according to a recent survey.” I predict that if they surveyed smug celebrities like Al Gore, John Edwards, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Laurie David, the number would be ten out of ten. Nevertheless, the New Religion demonstrates that hypocrisy is clearly a major tenant of the faithful.

Not only will father Sutch hear confessions from environmental sinners, but he will be doing so wearing a green chasuble-style garment made from recycled curtains, and in a booth constructed of recycled doors. “I imaging people will be confessing to things like, ‘I have bought a new car even though I didn't need one’, or ‘I flew to Australia last year’. I have come up with some penances, such as making a donation to a green charity or telling ten other people what you have done,” said Sutch. I would say that this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard, but these people also tell us that: 1) humans are using too much solar energy; 2) we should eat out of dumpsters; and 3) walking causes global warming.

Other attractions at this event include: 1) three stages of music, one of which has a sound system powered by a member of the audience riding an exercise bike; 2) organic food; 3) biodegradable beer cups; 4) and composting toilets that work without chemicals. In case you ever wonder why liberals smell so bad, here is another reason. But, it is interesting to find out how liberals have a good time.

Moreover, Sutch is not alone with this Global Warming Insanity; the Pope has joined the swindle as well. The Pope has now set up his own airline and the Vatican will be planting trees every time it flies. What this will accomplish we do not really know, but the Pope has sanctioned it so, “God wills it.”

Overall, this nonsense begs the question that if the environmental movement is now an agent of the Catholic Church, couldn’t one make the argument that tax dollars going to prevent global warming is a government endorsement of religion prohibited by the 1st Amendment. Where is the ACLU?


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