A Shared View

It can never be, they say
When you tell them you do not pray

How do you live, they inquire
When a god-free life is what you admire

But the design and intelligence, they shout
When you state creationism carries no clout

There was no Adam and Steve, they cry
When tolerance for all is what you stand by

May you burn in hell, they spew
When all you have done is shared your view
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kelly Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Dr. Ram Mehta - thanks :) I kind of like it as well!
Mehta Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Adam and Steve!!!!! awesome expression, Renee
Kelly Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Thank you, Drake. I'm content in my non-belief and it always strikes me as curious when someone who does believe thinks it's their mission to show you why you're wrong. And when they fail, they almost always resort to consigning you to hell. Thanks for reading and giving me your opinion!
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March 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM
I have a respect for all points of view and such. While I'm not huge into religion, because I feel religion is the most unorganized game of Telephone ever, I do still speak & pray in my own way. Unfortunately, there will always be those too self-absorbed to hear another's point of view without calling upon an apocalypse to get their point across. You just have to walk on...just like they do. Strong lines, Renee. Very well done.
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