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News From Beyond
4/20/2005
Overhear in a galaxy far, far away...
Alien A: "I see the humans have elected a new leader for one of there more popular mystical cults."
Alien B: "Yes, he is called a "Pope" and is purported to have many magical abilities."
Alien A: "Such as?"
Alien B: "Well, he can directly commune with an all-powerful deity for advice, call upon this deity to intercede in earthly affairs in the form of blessings, can invoke an interdiction whereby all human within a certain geographic region are denied access to a pleasant afterlife with said deity."
Alien A: "Sounds similar to their internet service providers blocking IP addresses."
Alien B: "Yes, similar, but considered by some to be more severe. Oh, and he can also perform a Eucharist ceremony whereby he literally transforms foodstuff, wine and bread, into their diety's blood and flesh for consumption in ritual cannibalism. Apparently all priest of the cult can perform this trick."
Alien A: "And humans genuinely believe he has these powers?"
Alien B: "Oh, yes, more than a billion do."
Alien A: "I see..."
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