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Don't You Have To Pent First?

The oft told joke from the New York Times,
For which almost nothing truly rhymes,
Is that Jesus saves and Moses invests,
Which raises a question about these bequests.
Who pays the taxes, who the interest receives?
Is it just based on what Gods index believes?
When someone is saved, does that mean their soul
Has been deposited in some sacred black hole?
If through lies and hypocrisy the account reaches zero,
Is the soul sent down to collections below?
And now that it’s down where it has been sent
Does it get overdraft protection when it does repent?

Author notes

It seems to me that most religions are a good starting point from which to begin ones own personal journey towards spiritual enlightenment, but no religion is the final goal in and of itself.  The stubborn adherence to “literal” interpretation, to rules and regulations that have outlived their usefulness out of some imagined responsibility towards “tradition”, only places roadblocks in the path.  “Knock and it shall be opened” literally means that one day you will have to go through the door of your religion and find out what’s on the other side.
Written May 22nd, 2006

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  • Skye Ze
    May 22, 2006
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    This was great, and a joy to read. It read almost like a parody as well, which is never a bad thing. I like your use of oft, I highly promote use of unfrequented words. It was also great to see a poem about religion, without the author preaching about his / her religion or vouching for it. I am very experimental in my religion, and have tried several out 'just to see' what they're like. Can't say I have found the perfect or ideal one yet. I guess it is really about what you believe in, and I just have a short attention span, can't follow something for long. The whole 'investing' theme in your poem was awesome as well. What are we dedicating our life and out faith to? 'If through lies and hypocrisy the account reaches zero, Is the soul sent down to collections below?' Couldn't have been put better. Many kudos on this one, thanks for sharing your opinion, talent, etc.
    -Skye