GODMAN

 Robert wrote something strange in his latest blog today:

"TC's posted a very disrespectful video. Not something I'd do if I was 72 and liable to come face to face with the Godman he's laughing at any day!"

Despite the dodgy syntax I think I understand what he's saying. He's suggesting:

1. That I'm disrespectful of the Catholic religion. OK - guilty as charged.
2. That I'm old and likely to snuff it soon. Fair enough.
3. That when I soon snuff it I'll meet up with his god. Well, we know that's a load of bollocks.

The thing is though that he refers to his god as "the Godman". This is new - or new from Robert at any rate. It must be from the latest talking points (propaganda) from the Vatican that are sent out to Catholic churches around the world so as to keep everyone 'on song'.

I decided to look up 'Godman' on the internet.

AI Overview told me:

1. Godman (India):
In India, "Godman" refers to a type of healer or con artist who is often elevated to a demigod-like status by their cult following.
These individuals typically claim to possess paranormal powers, such as healing, the ability to see or influence future events, and mind-reading.
They often have a high-profile presence and attract support from large sections of Indian society.

 

2. God-man (Christianity):

In Christianity, "God-man" (Greek: θεάνθρωπος, romanized: theánthropos; Latin: deus homo) refers to the incarnation and hypostatic union of Christ, which are two of mainstream Christianity's most widely accepted and revered christological doctrines.
This doctrine states that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human.

 

3. Other Notable Uses:
Ike! Godman: A Japanese tokusatsu Kyodai Hero kaiju television series.

 

OK, all good, it's interesting to learn something new every day especially as Robert says that I'm on my way out. Maybe Godman will give me a test when I meet him. I hope that it's multi-choice as the old memory's getting patchy nowadays .

I'm pleased to see that the Catholic Church hasn't got sole claim to 'Godman' although, like they've misappropriated most things in the religious world, no doubt soon their acolytes will be going about saying things like 'Jesus the one true everlasting and original Godman' (sounds like something that Richard says when advertising his blog).

I knew a guy named Goodman a while ago. He was older than me so might have passed on now. It could have gotten confusing when he met up with Godman. It could have been like one of those Marx Brothers, The Three Stooges or Abbott and Costello circular logic routines:

That's what discussing the Holy Trinity with Robert is like.

Anyway, whether I meet up with Godman (and maybe Goodman as well) is hopefully well in the future. Meantime Robert's going to put in a good word for me as he said:

"I've got a nice quiet day ahead, just 9 am Mass (where I'll pray for TC's soul)."

- Rob

Richard picked up on this and reminded me that free stuff is always worth having:

 "He's praying for you. Ah well, free prayers. You don't have to lift a finger."

        - Richard of RBB