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Deity and Theism
I never could see
the point
in worshipping a deity
so insecure that it wanted to be…
worshipped in the first place…
and 'im with such a self-indulgent slew of bad habits of 'is own…
like jealousy… anger and taking revenge…
All traits that in us... aren't allowed…
You might think that, "Our Father" could set a better example for all us children to follow…
it's worth so much more than cheap words…
Then there are all the other gods out there...shall we delve into their pecadillos too?
And while we're at it…
what's with all this "temptation" bullshit…
It's like teasing animals in the zoo…
"Go on Billy...poke 'em with yer stick… don't you want to see what they'll do?"
the point
in worshipping a deity
so insecure that it wanted to be…
worshipped in the first place…
and 'im with such a self-indulgent slew of bad habits of 'is own…
like jealousy… anger and taking revenge…
All traits that in us... aren't allowed…
You might think that, "Our Father" could set a better example for all us children to follow…
it's worth so much more than cheap words…
Then there are all the other gods out there...shall we delve into their pecadillos too?
And while we're at it…
what's with all this "temptation" bullshit…
It's like teasing animals in the zoo…
"Go on Billy...poke 'em with yer stick… don't you want to see what they'll do?"
Published 4th Jun 2019
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Written for Missy's competition
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4th Jun 2019 11:23pm
No-one but a psycho would sign up to be a follower of the Old Testament God - which your poem makes clear.
4th Jun 2019 11:29pm
Your comment reminds me of how I always liked the red words of Jesus. It's been a while since I looked at them, but my recollection is there's not much to find fault with, irregardless of one's religious beliefs.
Josh...Everyone's line deserves equal time...
goodness comes from inside...
one cannot legislate morality...how many times have we tried?
Thanks for your take on my poem...and the visit... Ely
goodness comes from inside...
one cannot legislate morality...how many times have we tried?
Thanks for your take on my poem...and the visit... Ely
Hi Kumar... Always liked the red words of Jesus?
...please explain what you mean by this...it went over my head... thanks..Ely
PS...thanks much for the RL...E
...please explain what you mean by this...it went over my head... thanks..Ely
PS...thanks much for the RL...E
5th Jun 2019 00:29am
So sorry...the reply meant for you ended up below...having one of those days...I am going to make a nice cuppa tea... it's been a long day.hugs...Ely
5th Jun 2019 00:55am
In modern New Testament Bibles, the words that are attributed to Jesus are often in red.
5th Jun 2019 2:34pm
I remember those 'red line' bibles from my time as a christian - and I find now the deeper truths of these words in the Gospel of Thomas, which I hold close to my chest (as it were) as a guide.
The Old Testament God, however, always struck me as partisan, vicious, petty, jealous etc despite the 10 commandments making basic sense - our current world would still be improved by following them.
I'm still flumoxed by Jesus claiming he came (as in the New Testament) to 'complete' the Old Testament. They seem to me to be of a different order, and therefore discontinuous.
The Old Testament God, however, always struck me as partisan, vicious, petty, jealous etc despite the 10 commandments making basic sense - our current world would still be improved by following them.
I'm still flumoxed by Jesus claiming he came (as in the New Testament) to 'complete' the Old Testament. They seem to me to be of a different order, and therefore discontinuous.
5th Jun 2019 8:40pm
Ah... I see...now it makes sense...
Back when I was in Jr high...I read the Bible 'most all the way through...front to back... haven't referenced it much since then...but I tend to agree with what you said.
I've nothing against his philosophy... reminds me of Mahatma Ghandi...who also believed in turning a cheek...Thanks for the comment and also the visit...Ely
Back when I was in Jr high...I read the Bible 'most all the way through...front to back... haven't referenced it much since then...but I tend to agree with what you said.
I've nothing against his philosophy... reminds me of Mahatma Ghandi...who also believed in turning a cheek...Thanks for the comment and also the visit...Ely
4th Jun 2019 11:26pm
4th Jun 2019 11:41pm
I cannot understand why people think that prayers might be answered. If one assumes that there is a god, then he must have an overriding plan. Can one imagine going to a workman, who is helping to build some Great Architects's creation, and saying to him: "please don't put that red brick in there, please put a yellow brick there to please me". How do you think the Great Architect would respond to such a trivial prayer? Bollocks!
5th Jun 2019 00:38am
I feel a football player who asks God to help his team will is terribly arrogant. Doesn't the other team deserve equal consideration?
And really... aren't there are more important things to pray for?? Ely
And really... aren't there are more important things to pray for?? Ely
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5th Jun 2019 1:46am
I reckon if you take the phrase "made in his image" literally, it makes sense. Bunch of vengeful, flawed folk running around...and the old testament wrathful god would be that image, I guess. What's the phrase? Oh yeah " do as I say, not as I do..." I like the way you wrote your thoughts here
5th Jun 2019 8:54pm
Thank you, MizWillow...good point you have there...they were a difficult lot to deal with... didn't place much value on the lives of any but themselves...sorta like many a plantation owner in the South...during the
un-Civil War...
Seems like everybody kept slaves at one time or another...
How can otherwise intelligent people be so damned immature? hugs...Ely
un-Civil War...
Seems like everybody kept slaves at one time or another...
How can otherwise intelligent people be so damned immature? hugs...Ely
5th Jun 2019 11:24pm
Haha! Your ending had me rolling in fits of jolly laughter Ely. A great write my friend...as a Daoist I always stay out of god discussions...prefer discussing birds and trees LOL.
Cheers...Harry
Cheers...Harry
6th Jun 2019 5:36am
They do say that one should, "always leave 'em laughing"
and a lesson might be better taught this way...
Come to think of it...ever heard of Stanley Holloway?
I consider myself an agnostic egalitarian...
let every Creed have its day...
Leave every being decide for themselves what they want to believe...as long as there is no proselitizing...ever unless people are coming to you...hugs, Ely
and a lesson might be better taught this way...
Come to think of it...ever heard of Stanley Holloway?
I consider myself an agnostic egalitarian...
let every Creed have its day...
Leave every being decide for themselves what they want to believe...as long as there is no proselitizing...ever unless people are coming to you...hugs, Ely
