spinoff

Shortly it would seem, the Pope will be leaving us. There will be, no doubt, much wailing and upset amongst his flock. One issue is however, worth consideration.

On his death the Pope will ascend to sit at the right hand of the divine being. This would seem on the face of it at least, a fairly agreeable situation with which to be confronted.

Perhaps therefore his passing - as pass he soon shall - should not be viewed as reason for upset at all.

When one has attained the position of Pope, there can surely be no further prospect for promotion, aside of course for the ultimate promotion that comes with death. So rather than mourning, should we in fact celebrate the Pope's demise, and rejoice in what is, in a sense, an excellent career move?

Furthermore, does the Pope perhaps welcome the prospect of death for this very reason?

"Becket: Saintliness is a temptation too. Oh, how difficult it is to get an answer from You, Lord!"
--Becket, by Jean Anouilh, 1961.

Yours etc,

Spinoff