The book

by Darren   Aug 12, 2014


One book
written long ago
edited beyond originality
whispering half truths
to humanity
making sheep from men

to believe is to entrap yourself
in a time warp
where stoning is acceptable
during a half time interval

to speak out is punishable
death via torture
sanctioned by your lord

yet confusion reigns
the books purpose

some people need hope
dare to dream of an afterlife
that only a god can bring.

Baby rainbow club contest entry

prompt: Religion

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  • 10 years ago

    by Beautiful Soul

    Thanks for the chuckle. Very interesting right. Religion always has a different view point for everyone. It really is amazing how one book can change everyone's lives good or bad. It really is confusion though. The Lord is supposed to be all kind and loving but the bible has so many sins in it. Though as you said it has so many versions now that who knows what the truth is. I would never judge anyone's religion at all but it kind of does make sheep out of humans. Following blindly at times. Sad to say. But more so now with Gaza happening. Maybe there is hope, but why do we need it so much? I don't know. I believe we can lice our lives peacefully. Anyways great message.

    • 10 years ago

      by Darren

      Thanks, I always appreciate your comments