Y... As Long As! Poem by Aufie Zophy
Y... As Long As!
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Religious teachings can truly inspire
As long as they do not make a loving heart putrefy
Through advocacy of hatred, a true toxic waste,
that kills all flowers in the garden of the mind;
Hatred, always coming from the ego of the preacher,
Never coming from a majestic omnipotent Creator;
Hatred is trying to lure our hearts into condemnation,
Misjudgement, arrogance, false feeling of superiority.
Rituals can help us to get closer to the Divine
As long as we do not allow them to become a flood
making rusty the wires of our mind.
Rusty wires may prohibit to tune in to the music,
in to the divine melodies containing fantastic truths
in to the roaring cry of nature
to render selfless service to all humans
and to become truly humble
Holy scriptures are great guides to human life,
As long as we do not allow the books to petrify
into large rocks inside the stomach of our soul.
Large rocks may obstruct all further nurture
from the manna of divine wisdom
from the nectar of unconditional love
that is found throughout nature
in the spirit of all humanity and above.
Holy scriptures, Rituals, Religious teachings
are great tools for humanity to use
As long as they do not become tricks that are abused
to please our ego and silence our soul
Another great lesson, Hans. Words of wisdom and guidance for those who would heed. Thank you.
Yes! It is quite deplorable when a religion, which is supposed to bring peace and spirituality is used for control and power. I've seen many times over religion being used as an excuse for war, racism and homophobia. It hurts my heart to see people treat each other in such a manner.
BRAVO! We share a belief that there are great things written across the ages, across the religious divides that have led to the deaths of millions over the centuries. The violence advocated in books such as the bible are not the word of some omnipotent, ' all-loving deity. They are the sad, deranged rantings of sick individuals. I am a humanist. I believe in people and their intrinsic goodness. Great write.
I agree with the idea back of this; that beliefs, rituals, catechisms are useful tools when used right, and not allowed to destroy the fabric of free minds and creative thinking. Great job on writing it too.
This is not only poetic, but educational. If only more people would realize this the world would be a better place.
A very good insight on how and what to stand for in terms of religious beliefs and practices. There must be the respect for each and everyone's ideals. Tolerance and openess of spirits are the essences of peace in this world. There is no good and bad religions. There are only good people and bad people. A very good poem in our actual world...Thanks for sharing.
nice poem on religious teaching and reflection of ones spiritual life.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A good poem, we all have some kind of faith, But sometimes we forget. A great write.