Who decides on division of land
on what basis is this division wrought
if religion leads us all to god
why do we kill on the basis of religion
how empty must the vessel be
which spews hatred left and right
who can be so blind as to consider
killing as a means to end all strife
if we continue in this manner
one day there will be no one to bail us out!
Painful and true.
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Yes, indeed! Any unjust loss of life is. Thank you kindly for your read.
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You are welcome dear. Really sad.
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Oh, gosh, so many great questions. Personally I think those in power decide divisions of land (usually the victor of wars). god endorsed violence in the Old Testament and with the advent of Christianity there came the crusades. People do all kinds of despicable things in the name of their gods. Fundamentalists fill the heads of youth at an early age then recruit those willing to sacrifice themselves for some promise of glory. Such vessels are filled with hatred. I think god should have eradicated any race, cultural group, religious sect who thought themselves better than the rest, putting an end to hatred based on such things.
I could go on but I won’t invade your space further.
Such an aptly written piece in light of recent events in Christchurch.
Well done, Punam.
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I usually avoid posting on current events. But last month we lost 40 soldiers and now Christchurch and can’t understand how anyone can do this! I agree with you on all counts and wonder if there is a god. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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I hear ya. I had a piece written but did not post it. I am glad you posted yours – it needed this space. I stopped wondering a long time ago. You are most welcome, Punam.
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Oh, there are quite a few written earlier, languishing in some diary. Perhaps I am still naive and foolish and that’s the reason I wonder.
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I have lots written and unpublished, too. I think that perhaps it’s often a result of societal pressures within family structures. Most of us are born into some religion and certain traditions get passed down. That has to affect us in some way. All I am sure of is that I am typing this now. Beyond that, I am not worried. 🙂
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Yes, societal pressures …but then we say what we have to… 🙂
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Exactly 🙂
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Indeed Punam, it all seems so inhumane
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Yes Ivor, it is. Thank you for reading.
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I’m always one to write about this sot of topic,
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2018/06/29/we-are-not-worthy-nor-grand/
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Thanks for sharing, Ivor. So very well said.
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Thank you for reading Punam 📖😊
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My pleasure, Ivor. 😊
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Religion leads us to God, said the men!
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And the men go on to butcher other men!
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Amen
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Sadly, so it is!
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Very well written.
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Thanks Sadje.
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A pleasure
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🙏
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😊
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It’s hard to understand why people kill or use other violence in the name of religion… in my eyes the base of all religions is the same.. it’s about peace and love. Beautifully written!
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It really is. Religion is dividing us instead of bringing us together. Thanks a lot for reading.
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You’re welcome!
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One of the dilemmas. Thank you for raising this question!!
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Thank you for reading, Newton. We have to raise questions to seek answers.
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Sure! You are welcome, Punam!! 🙂
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a sad manifesto of life, where elimination seems to be the only solution, your words sting Punam , on the open wounds humanity struggles to find a mend for.
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Yes, Gina. It is so sad to see what we have come to. These wounds fester for instead of providing healing touch we cause further damage. Thanks for reading, my dear.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you!
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Sadly true, very powerful words full of wisdom Punam my dear. 🤗💞
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Thanks for reading, dear Jenna. ❤️
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My pleasure my dear.😊 ❤️
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This was wonderful Punam. I really enjoyed “if religion leads us all to god
why do we kill on the basis of religion” 🙂💕
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Thank you so much Christine. Means a lot. ❤️
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powerful and profound, your questions evoke much thought!
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I have been questioning myself. Thanks Kate.
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we are some crazy hombres!
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So we are!
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So true – an apt poem at the difficult times we live in – well said
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If just we all become Human again😓💔
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Yes, Yasmin. If only we remember we are human beings! 😥
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