Recently one of the little old ladies at church came up and asked me if I knew who had called her from Rome. I suggested the Pope, and she laughed and said, “No, Bennie Hinn.” She assured me that he did not call for money, just to tell her that she was really blessed and it was going to be a great year. She seemed to take it seriously. She actually seemed to have the idea that he had singled her out for a personal call. Since I wanted to be kind I did not ask many questions like, “Was this a live call or a recorded message?”
This is a lady who had taught pharmacology at the college level. She was educated, well known in her day and successful. She really believes in this nonsense.
People are so gullible.
homo unius libri
Blame it on her age, I guess.
ReplyDeleteIn her case that is part of the kindness but I meet people who don't have that excuse.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wonder what I am doing that causes people to shake their heads and talk about senior moments.
Grace and peace.