You knew it was only a matter of time before someone would release an environmentally friendly bible. Well it's here, HarperOne published a new bible with green ink to spotlight more than 1,000 verses about the goodness of creation and God's charge to mankind to care for it. Instead of using red ink to highlight the words of Jesus it's using green ink to highlight creation. The bible is printed with soy ink on recycled paper and eco-friendly linen. And of course instead of having commentary from theologians (mother earth forbid!) the Green Bible has essays by conservationists. It includes a reading guide tracking environmental themes.
"We need a bible like this" the Rev. Richard Cizik, vice president of the National Association of Evangelicals and environmental activist, told USA TODAY. I don't personally know the Rev. Cizik, but come on Rev. are you kidding me? When Jesus tells his disciples to "consider the lilies of the valley" does putting those words in green help anyone understand what Jesus is saying? Is the point of the message the environment? This kind of mush minded thinking is just dumber than dirt, this Rev. needs to turn in his collar and join green peace.
Dear Pastor: I do get what you are saying on a theological level, however; 1. Green is not an evil thing. 2. If the words are not changed, and more young people who are VERY INTO GREEN, read the bible then I do not see any harm in it. 3. Are you not kindof doing the same thing with this blues site of yours, including your photo?
ReplyDeleteI know you tend to be a bit sarcastic in your insights, but I really do not believe this is all that bad. But I do like a good discussion... Chris