If I were you, J.D., I’d take a vow of silence,
put on some sackcloth, retire to a cave,
kneel on the ground and pray for guidance
on how in future to behave.
Let quaint humility become your leading star,
read Saint Augustine and learn about just war.
Then make amends to all you have offended—
cat ladies, Haitians, Orbán, whose campaign you upended.
Repent! Or are you on a par
with him of the blasphemous avatar?
The two of you have taken things too far!
You’ve roused the ire of Christians, Buddhists, atheists, and Jews,
but there’s still time to change your views.
If you wish to avoid perdition,
make a good act of contrition.
You’ll be shriven—on condition
that you stop pretending to be more Catholic than the Pope.
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So perfectly and pointedly put!
Thank you. He inspires me so! 🙂
Outstanding, Lali, as usual!
Glad you enjoyed it, Mary.
Perfect! Thank you.
Maybe I should read Vance’s book about his conversion. But I don’t think I could stand it.
He is literally UNBELIEVABLE. Jaw-droppingly so.
And, though not my purview, and God is forgiving, very NOT CATHOLIC!
Any preparation he got before converting, missed. Any respect, missing.
The Dominicans, who gave him instruction, must be feeling embarrassed.
They missed a LOT! They should definitely review their methods.
Well said. Wish he could listen to you or even the Pope and not constantly to his own ego.
Not holding my breath. 🙂