Blasphemer's Lament

why do so many humans elect to be tended and herded like sheep? should path to salvation require forfeiting self-determination? long have golden trim and precious jewels reigned at altars of worship why do such all powerful gods require so many interpreters? does enlightenment entail shedding logic and credibility? nothing's holy about misogyny, bigotry and genocide what type of belief system relies on second-hand information? when did blatant hypocrisy and greed become a religious creed? why do self-proclaimed, loving benefactors require blind allegiance? accept these articles of faith which are beyond any criticism should a fixed object of belief be based upon mere speculation? doesn't require a divine being to do right by humanity shall continue to choose to believe in that which consciousness reveals