There is a book of miracles
That solidly confirms
That all religions that organize
Are a contradiction in terms
They meet each week and read this book
And use each verse and story
To gather contributions used
To further the church's glory
They indoctrinate the weak and sad
While all the angels cry
And speak of doing unto others
As the priest unzips his fly
They hold the book against it's will
Against the beautiful stained glass
Then whip out their thorny penises
And fuck God in the ass
They penetrate it in the Christ
Stick a finger in it's Holy
Suck each proverb, blow each psalm
And brutalize it wholly
They smack it's binding as they get rich
They poke and prod each page
And with the power they consume
They vent out all their rage
On people whose lives are different
That they can label "sinners"
While influencing politics
And criticizing the winners
Is it really any wonder
Why Christianity is in a lurch?
How can an atheist ever believe
In a God raped by his own church?
Author notes
I'd like to note that I am a firm believer in God, and that the things men do with his word and in his name sickens me.
A contest entry
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600 points, ended October 13, 2008, 15 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Honorable mention
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Wickedly concise
While the good little Catholic girl in me rages, I have to concur with the overall message of this piece. I am still faithful to my religion even if I do not attend church regularly. Nicely done & best of luck in the contest! -
I'll second that notion!!!
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Some great anger and disgust brought out in this
and your rhyme is impeccable. Great stuff.
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Hard to say I enjoyed the profanity of this (but actually I think I secretly did!)because it is such an indictment of organized religion. When the priest abuse stories come out, I would start to rant every time I drove by a Catholic church -- because that was the church of my childhood and I felt so betrayed. You've captured well what I would find difficult to say aloud! Thanks! A recovering Catholic.
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Superb plus
A most intriguing write, indeed. Unfortunately, often true. Imagery, rythm and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this incredible poem with us. -
first I would say that the work is inadequately labeled; it is appropriately profane, and should be labeled ADult. The problem with organized anything, is that sociopaths, which make up about two per cent of the population, will often rise to the top by doing whatever is necesarry to win. Not being moved by "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." It is hard to see this is a humanity problem, not just a religious one.
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Good Call
Changed "society" to "adult"... thanks for the feedback!
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i think this is true about your go and those who follow him
well done in writeing this its really good
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