Prominent at COP27 are representatives of the world religions. There are 100 “faith leaders” and 40 religious sessions. A prominent theme is interfaith unity and world peace. The logo for COP27 combines the natural rays of the sun with the spiritual rays of ancient Egyptian sun worship (Aten). The official explanation is that “the sun of Aten, with its rays ending with hands, expresses the generosity of nature that gives us means of living, luxury and prosperity. In the middle, a new horizon stretches to express hope for a better world.” Note that the glory due to the Creator God is given to Aten and “nature.” During COP27, some of the religious leaders will climb Mt. Sinai to announce a new edition of the Ten Commandments with earth worship at its heart. The new commandments are called “Ten Universal Principles for Climate Justice” or “The Ten Principles of Climate Repentance.” Number 2 is “creation manifests divinity.”
(Friday Church News Notes, November 18, 2022, www.wayoflife.org, fbns@wayoflife.org, 866-295-4143)
