CNN is carrying an AP report on what one might term the original JPII pope-mobile, and how someone paid a pretty penny for it:
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) — A light blue 1975 Ford Escort GL once owned by Pope John Paul II sold for $690,000 Saturday to a Houston multimillionaire who said he plans to put it in a museum he wants to build in his hometown.
(Does this somehow count as idolatry? I think it must, but undoubtedly someone will tell me it isn’t.) It really is something of a sad story: the seller bought the car at an auction and promised to never sell it. But now he’s in what sounds like extreme poverty, and has to sell his beloved piece of memorabilia to pay debts and for food.
It was bought by a Baptist, if anyone was wondering.
I have a Deceased red 1997 Ford Escort reposing in my driveway. (This is True by God, not my usual Blarney. :) Now granted, its Engine is Shot & its Parts have been Cannibalized to keep the 2001 Escort (”the Good car” :) on the road; & futhermore its Presence on the Property is Probably in violation of certain town Ordinances. But still: It used to be Driven by Mee. Therefore my Question is: What am I Bid? :>
November 1st, 2005 at 4:16:26 am
I have a Deceased red 1997 Ford Escort reposing in my driveway. (This is True by God, not my usual Blarney. :) Now granted, its Engine is Shot & its Parts have been Cannibalized to keep the 2001 Escort (”the Good car” :) on the road; & futhermore its Presence on the Property is Probably in violation of certain town Ordinances. But still: It used to be Driven by Mee. Therefore my Question is: What am I Bid? :>
November 1st, 2005 at 11:03:27 am
It’s not idolatry unless he decides to worship it instead of God.
November 1st, 2005 at 5:12:29 pm
Reggie! Reggie! Reggie!