Categories: politics, religion
Tags: Obama, obamallama
Date: 22 January 2009 19:34:45
This week has seen the ascension of the messiah to his exalted position. The wait has been a long one but he has arrived. Of course we know that this isn't the real Messiah but another of those wrongly acclaimed ones.
Much like the actual Messiah this one has great expectations laid upon his head. Everyone is expecting the world to change is a significant way in the next 4 to 8 years. What will happen when he doesn't meet their aims? What if he doesn't single handedly bring peace to the Middle East or Afghanistan; end world hunger and disease; heal all the aids victims and lead the Chicago Bears to Super Bowl glory?
Could it be that, like with JFK, people are putting to much pressure, and faith, onto one human being? Could they be rather unrealistic in outlook?
More importantly where does this leave the last messiah - Tony Bliar - or the man who believes himself the saviour of the world - Gordian Brown?