Media &Spiritual SpinMeister on 20 Apr 2005 09:53 am
God Is Everywhere
In these recent days of Pope John Paul II‘s passing, there has been great attention to religion and God’s earthly presence. Some even see the Virgin Mary on a concrete wall stained by salt water. I think it looks like something less sanctified, but to each their own.
The Catholic Church‘s conclave and selection of the new Pope reminds me a bit of the U. S. government and Supreme Court. In the real world of business it is very rare to see a 78 year old man chosen for a top position. Religions and governments, being very good at soaking the masses for their funding, appear to be great retirement homes for the good old boys.
Johnny The Baptist is a good old boy who was not eligible for the papacy, and found his pathway to Salvation through the School of Hard Knocks. If you are looking for some kind of honest redneck inspiration, his rugged life story is worth a look.
One Response to “God Is Everywhere”
on 24 Apr 2005 at 7:24 pm 1.hennis said …
Some organizations choose old men as leaders for several reasons:
In the case of life terms, elderly leadership promotes turnover at the top, which brings new leaders soon, increasing the orgznization’s responsiiveness.
Old leaders value tradition, and if the organization is selling a tradition-based product, this is an important quality booster.
Old leaders seem above corruption, because they have a reputation to preserve, not a fortune to build, and they don’t care about sex any more.
Opponents are afraid to attack old leaders whole-heatedly, and a dulling of attacks on the organizaition resutls.