God

The man who created God
did so to make secure
the kingdom he had conquered;
for without the fear of God
his subjects would revolt.

God was created in man's own image
for it is easier to explain
to simple people.

Heaven was created as a palliative
To dismiss the hardships that
our rulers inflict on common man.

Hell was created to bring in line
those elements in the masses
who respond only to terror.

Religion was separated from politics
to allow our rulers freedom
from dogma and divine interference.