March 31, 2005

They Come in Threes

So you've probably heard that the Pope has been given last rites by the Church.

I'm not sure what to feel about this one, but I suspect part of that is due to my near two decades as a Roman Catholic. It's a case of wanting to like the old man still, even though I know that many of the policies of his Church lead to needless suffering around the world (because, remember, pain makes you beautiful, just like Jesus - and if you think a naked, tortured Arab on a cross is beautiful, well, I'll never buy the dirty magazines you publish).

So, here's a compromise. I hope he gets better. I hope he also has a change of heart from his brush with death. If he dies, I hope he realizes the error of his ways before he goes into that dark night. We're only here once, folks - let's try not to make it miserable for others.

I also hope that the first person to make some insane Pope John Paull II / Terri Schiavo "Martyrs for the God they Served" comparison is hit by a bus. Twice.

Amen.

Update: So, who will be the third? I bet Laurence has some ideas.

Update 2: Calling all buses.