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Of Faith and Scholastic Gibberish

One cannot comprehend faith
by listening to knowledgable speakers
or reading various doctrinal texts....


Au contraire!
Faith is born in one's heart ~

freely, with total abandonment
of mindsets and vices.

Faith comes in knowing God

on a personal level ~
forgetting scholastic gibberish....

 

Quiet your spirit long enough

and listen to the still, small voice

speaking from within.

 

 

Author notes

Prompt:
"Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe"
Voltaire
~ less than 60 words

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  • Aajdj
    March 30

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    you got silver because you were one of the ones who got the idea of the contest

    you read the part where i stated atheism isnt a religion there fore you did not make fun of a religion because atheism isnt a religion this was the second thing i was looking for the first thing didnt show up it was a picture of jesuses face blended with the crucifix


  • trekkergirl
    March 28

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    wow this is an excellent write. I really did enjoy reading it and I do agree with you totally. Great write and thanks for sharing this one with us. Also, good luck in the contest.


  • Aajdj
    March 28
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    omg

    that was awsome and true good luck thanks awsome entrie


  • Aajdj
    March 28
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    wow

    that was fast i made this contest a few secs ago


  • Cerulean Sunrise gold member
    March 28
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    Wonderful


  • Paloszoo gold member
    September 7, 2008

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    Quiet your spirit long enough
    and listen to the still, small voice
    speaking from within.

    Lovely! This entire poem is simply beautiful and honest - a nice reminder! Well done. Good luck in the contest!


  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    September 7, 2008

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    Superb

    Aye, 'tis quite true, indeed. As usual, you've expressed yourself quite well. Thanks for sharing this one with us.


  • penman gold member
    September 7, 2008
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    Excellent

    So very well done. And so full of truth. A terrific creation for the subject of faith.


  • Wandering Woodchuck silver member
    September 7, 2008

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    Nice take on the prompt. For years we have had a lay preacher at our church. He is quiet and speaks from the heart. We now have a bible thumper. I think he believes in god, but he yells the whole time. I believe faith can be coaxed quietly rather than being yelled at you by an educated preacher.

    Mike


  • Carolina Moon gold member
    September 7, 2008

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    An amazing and true write in so few words my friend.
    Loved the last verse especially. I wish you all the luck!!


  • Zixaphir
    September 7, 2008

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    It appears your experience has lent you an intellect capable of comprehending existence without documented proof. It is sad that some would assume that such wisdom is synonymous with stupidity. Less than 60 words means little when picked and prodded by one, such as yourself, whom can make them mean thousands.

    You are a very fine artist. ^^


  • Stingersinger53 gold member
    September 7, 2008

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    This is excellent! I wasn't too sure about it when I saw the title, but then I read it and it all came together. My favorite part is:

    Quiet your spirit long enough
    and listen to the still, small voice
    speaking from within.

    I think I hear that voice often!

    Great job and good luck to you!!
    Hugs!!!
    Cayla


  • poeticweaver gold member
    September 7, 2008

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    Nice,

    I can surely understand where you're coming from, for man will let you down, but faithin God will help your spirit grow. Excellent entry poet! All the best to you in the contest! Peace, Timothy aka poeticweaver~

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