Son of God ISO gainful employment

That wacky Jim Martin up at America magazine says he’s stumbled across Jesus’ interview with the Obama transition team about a place in the new administration. But there’s the small matter of that political appointee questionnaire that everyone says is so intrusive. From Jim’s meeting notes: 6.) If you or your spouse have performed any […]

That wacky Jim Martin up at America magazine says he’s stumbled across Jesus’ interview with the Obama transition team about a place in the new administration. But there’s the small matter of that political appointee questionnaire that everyone says is so intrusive.

From Jim’s meeting notes:

6.) If you or your spouse have performed any work for any foreign government, please describe the circumstances.


Cured servant of Roman centurion, but received no payment. Technically, Rome not “foreign” government in Palestine, so should present no legal problem (Might appeal to Italian-Americans, too). Spouse? Early 30s, not married – might raise some eyebrows.

Executive Summary: Frankly, Mr. President-elect, I cannot in good conscience recommend this guy for cabinet post or any other high-level position. (I know we were talking HHS.) On the plus side, he’s friendly, a natural storyteller (think Reagan) and the anti-business episode in the Temple would be a big hit these days. On the minus side, he has a history of stirring up trouble with both religious and governmental authorities (and we haven’t even interviewed the Romans yet). Lousy taste in friends. No experience in financial matters. And, I hate to say this, but he’s not the sharpest dresser (beard, too) so would feel out of place in DC, not to mention the White House.

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