Now I lay me down to sleep
Please make the heathens thrash and weep
Torment Muslims, and Hindus, too
I sleep in peace, for they're with you
So roast the heathens, stoke your fires
We all know they are Christ deniers
And when I wake with hate I'll yawn
Another day of God's love will dawn
Author notes
This is a serious prayer, for heathens represent the utmost evil. As antichrists, they deny the will of God and attempt to tear down society. Unfortunately, many Christians are giving in to the liberal agenda of tolerance, and are now accepting of even the most abominable sins, such as homosexuality. I pray that, should we Christians fail to deal with sin appropriately, that God will take action.
Written July 10th, 2006
A contest entry
- Bedtime Prayers by Sharcu.
300 points, ended July 25, 2006, 9 entries
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You are a rather interesting young man. I was surprised (after reading your author's page- and yes, I read it all) that you're only 20. You write like an old soul. Intelligent- a bit intense- and a keen eye for irony. I'm looking forward to reading more of your stuff. I do enjoy a good thinker.
Cheers,
Tilly
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very true
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If I was able to put on the blinders I probably would, too. Believing all that nonsense is undoubtedly very comforting and makes life seem...quite a bit more promising and interesting; I just can't lie to myself that well.
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im not saying they need it...im saying it gives them hope...if i could throw myself blindly into religion i would..so i could have the feeling that death isnt the end but i cant feed myself that crap
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And those said people are sad and pathetic - at least insofar as they require BS just to maintain a stable mindset. Granted, many good people are religious and may even feel they "need" religion, but that's as sickening to me as the otherwise great people out there who "need" heroin or some drug addiction.
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true but the way i veiw it there are some people religion helps....and i think if it helps them by all means belive the lie but you still make a good point
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Even when it does bring people together, we must sacrifice truth and embrace superstition in order to delude ourselves into a sense of oneness and community. Christianity and other organized religions have to sacrifice truth for the paltry benefits they offer, and that alone ought to be enough to condemn it.
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very true organised religion has always caused hatred and violence...its rather sad something thats supposed to bring us together in love and acceptance tears mankind to shreads
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why write anything else?
What a truely grueling write. I see the intense study and years of quiet meditation are bearing fruit. I am amazed at your grasp of the paradox of truth and the platitude of certaintude. What a wonderful world of peace and understanding it will be, when you have risen to your rightfull place as the sage of the ages...
Diserning all truth with kindness and understanding.
Then you can rock and roll us all to sleep with that wonderful lullaby music you are so good at writing... -
We all know they are Christ deniers
And when I wake with hate I'll yawn
Another day of God's love will dawn
True words and very throught provoking as well.. -
I use this poem to convey my personal belief that the Christian religion is ambiguous - a believer can flip-flop between hate and love, mercy and wrath, condemnation and nonjudgment, at a moment's notice and with personal justification in every case to rationalize oneself out of personal responsibility - the problem being that the Bible has too many conflicting and inconsistent passages, and the Christian faith system ends up being just the same way - along with the unintelligible depiction of it's God as the most brutal, vengeful, and wrathful being who at the same time is the supposedly the most gentle, loving, and kind. Impossible and absurd.
While you say that I portray a one-sided aspect of Christianity here - that is certainly true - but it is a side that is very real to Christianity, and it is a side that Christians like to pretend doesn't exist.
Edited on Jul 19, 5:59 p.m. because ''. -
I was suprised to see an entry from you, Glacian. Have you become a Christian? That's what I got from your author's comments. But your heart seems to tell me otherwise. Your perspective of Christianity seems to be one-sided. It's like reading the verses to fear God, but not the verses about God's love and mercy and grace. Jesus tells us to love others. Your poem seems to be opposite of that. Thanks for entering
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I am going to be neutral here, when I express these words I am to type. I feel out your poem, I do, however, As a Christian, God is leading my heart as I type, and he is telling me, "What of the teachings of Christ? That we should love thy neighbor?" He wanted us to go out and preach the gospel and have empathy towards others, however, in the old testimant, he did not agree with pagan idolizing. The pendelum swings both ways. God is the only one who can truly judge others. "Judge ye not lest ye be judged" from the book of Matthew. I cannot fathom how this might be for others, but empathy is the key to being a Chrisitian. Now maybe you might not agree, and that is ok. The views are all in place. Some may say "Why?" others may say "Cool! Right on with that!" I am neutral. So my poet friend, think on all I said, as well as your own heart. To quote shakespeare "To thine own heart be true."
In Jesus name.
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You’d make an excellent Bible-thumper. But thank the gods above that you’re an Atheist. 
Sadly, this poem reminds me of an intolerant poem I read a few days ago written by a “Christian” on this site. It’s pitiful that many Christians think they’re so right that they can cast aside respect for anyone who is not within their religion. Anyway, good prayer poem. Best of luck in the contest.
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But you don't understand: God loves them so much that he is obligated to torment them forever for denying them. It is their choice to refuse Jesus Christ.
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wow this was different. But in no religion does "God" want to hear of such hatred towards others. This poem was well written with choice words but I really didn't like the concept of what you wrote at all.
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It was funny...I would pray it..If only I didn't have the memory of a fish..lol...(I don't even know if fish have short term..but lets just say they do..lol)...Good job!
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Praise Jeebus almighty!
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interesting.........its great really good. i should start praying this...lol
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i like it
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Awesome
RIGHT FUCKING ON! Man, I wish I still prayed! If I did, this would most DEF be my lil prayer. I love every bit of it!
It was brilliant. You are an awesome writer! (maybe that's why your on my favs! <3)
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