July 18th 1870 the Catholic Church established the dogma of Papal infallibility. This states that, by action of the Holy Spirit, the Pope is preserved from even the possibility of error when he solemnly declares or proclaims to the universal Church a dogmatic teaching on faith as being contained in divine revelation, or at least being intimately connected to divine revelation (most of that was straight from Wikipedia).
Although this infallibility is limited to Church dogma you can’t help but wonder what type of ego trip this could give someone and how far a Pope might push it. Furthermore the whole idea of it seem ludicrous that a man voted into office by other men would automatically be bestowed with the Holy Spirit and be the last word on Church dogma. I understand the need for having a someone with the final say when establishing teachings that are the basic foundation of an institution the size and scope of the Catholic Church but justifying with the nod from the divine is a ridiculous in my opinion. Why not just say the Pope is the final word based on his character and knowledge of the Church. But in 1850 creating the doctrine of infallibility may have made sense even if it does not today. And just because it does exist it does not mean the Pope uses it but like most doctrines in the church they never disavow a dogma like this but rather let it languish. Because to revise dogma or negate it is to call attention to it which the church rarely likes to do.
Sorry to go off on this rather than give a straight history lesson about f infallibility in the Church but I just figured addressing my opinion about it would take less time to write.
Hope you got a laugh. Have a great week,
Frank
The question is could he get past the preliminary test?
Since I have proclaimed myself to be infallible, I declare that this strip is beyond awesome. Dare not attempt such foolishness as to try and prove me wrong. It will be a waste of time.
Divine right or wrong, I love that expression on His Holiness’ face. Governor of the World (of Television Games), indeed!
Thank you everyone. Appreciate the kind words.
What would he do with his winnings? Would they go to the church or would he buy a new hat?
Great comic, Frank. I love your style.
Ha! I love his eyes.
Ha Ha He looks like a crazy man possessed.
I read somewhere once that they will never change a dogma even if they realise it’s
wrongI mean not quite right as to do so would undermine the whole infallibility.Aren’t teenagers infallible??? I once saw a sign that said: Teenagers, are you sick of your stupid parents telling you what to do? Move out of home, pay your own bills & rent, buy your own food, but hurry & do it now while you still know everything.
I’m going to need that T-Shirt in a few years.
Hahahahaha, I really like the crazy look and facial expression. priceless
You know, I think maybe the other guys are a little jealous. I mean, who won’t want to be on Jeopardy.
I think I’d ask for more than to be on Jeopardy!
LOL! The absurdity of your comics are what make me laugh every time. Wonderful stuff!
I’m coming to realize that absurdity is my best quality when it comes to making these comics. Thanks for the compliment and visiting.
He could have gone on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”, but working with Regis is practically working with the Devil.