Doom And Gloom

The Christian who preaches
death and destruction, End
Times, is little better than the
Tyrant who says, do as the
state says, or suffer the consequences -- 
we are no good to heaven if we
arrive there for fear of damnation. 
No sane father, beyond the years
of a child’s early development, wants his child
to fear him.  Love but not fear.  Love
and fear cannot coexist.  Sin wants
us to fear.  Love does not.  Dropping
bombs or dropping damnation are one
in the same.  It is man’s way, and not
the way of our nurturing God.  Love
is the Light and Way of a harmonic
universe....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Maverick Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Shant..Won't..And can't LOL))) We all have a viewpoint.? I see the written Word.' against a weak as water message at Least since the 1870s..I saw the caving in of independant thought in 2020 I see an unworkable current reality.' I was talking last night to a Christian On the journey we all are doing i think if you are not in a strong bond Individually a general understanding of Christ will lea Well where its lead In the last days there will be a great falling away..Do we see that.? A lot to consider?
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July 1, 2026 at 6:27 AM
I would never advise anyone that They should not read anyone else lol))) that would be way too overweaning of me No!!! Never free speach before we die, let each weigh our words and attempt to find the Better existence as God would have us.'
DiMino Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Joe, are you fluent in Greek? Are you fluent in Hebrew? Joe, I have no church, I am not trying to mislead anyone. I have often said that l know nothing. No authority on anything. I am just making conversation, seeking to exercise the truth in my heart. I seldom quote the bible. In the US we still have Free Speech though it is less appreciated in Europe lately. Enough! Write something here, Joe -- say nobody should listen to Joe DiMino -- that's fine with me. I will let it stand. No editing nor comment.
Maverick Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Of course Joe Dimino its good of you to give your point..points.? And anyone else I thought Jesus was Reading from the Torah.? Which to my knowledge is much shorter than the Bible do enlighten me if i'm on a false track i add here no one knows the expanse if Gods Love my concern is i consider not my own demise..Yet do not want to (trip up others) specially new converts.)
DiMino Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Hi Joe; I do understand where you are coming from. I'm just a, bottle is half full guy -- most people are loving and nurturing, the one's I have met, though the bad get the press. I refuse to give up on humanity, and cannot, in my heart of hearts, imagine a loving God that would do the same. Especially since, we are all His creation. I guess, time will tell. Blessings my friend. Thank you for taking the time to deeply read and thoughtfully consider this work. You do know that, the bible you read is not the same version that was read by Christ? The original one was a lot larger for one thing.... Glad that I was not the one to interpret and exclude.
Maverick Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Shant..Won't..And can't LOL))) We all have a viewpoint.? I see the written word and a weak as water message at Least since the 1870s..I saw the caving in of independant thought in 2020 I see an unworkable current reality.' I was talking last night to a Christian On the journey we all are doing i think if you are not in a strong relationship Individually a general understanding of Christ will lead.?? Well where its lead In the last days there will be a great falling away..Do we see that.? A lot to consider.?
DiMino Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 3:13 AM
The way I read Christ's message is, it was more about raising people up than burying them. As you say, we all have a viewpoint.
Empress Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
A powerful poem! I love what youv said about time and so much ~ it made me pause and ponder dear Joe Pleasure always reading you Sending you light always
DiMino Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Thank you, Empress; always accepting light, Heaven's currency. Blessings my friend. Have a great writing day.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Deep and thought provoking. Love and fear should not mingle.
DiMino Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Cannot mingle, without one corrupting the other. Thank you, Victor. Great comment.
George Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 9:43 PM
You are absolutely right dear Joe. We should raise our hearts to God not out of fear, but out of love. Instead of fearing damnation, we should be hopeful of salvation. Preachers create unnecessary fear among believers. it's sad.
DiMino Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Fear is fear no matter who creates it -- I don't believe God creates it; and if He did, He would be the only thing in creation man should fear, having the power to make the world eternally shake and cower.
Hind Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM
there has to be room for love- engaging poem
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Hi Paige; for sure. Thank you. Have a great writing day.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Enjoyed! Thought-provoking!
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Who knows? But I do really believe all of this. Blessings my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
I am really with you on this one. I have written poems on this theme in the past. On how an eternal father has such unconditional love for us that he only wants for us to be kind to others and believe in him. Thanks for sharing
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A lot of the problem is, people miss understand the concept of Free Will. Taught wrongly by parents and ministers. Not intentionally --
One Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
You make some valid points here Joe... surely , death is the beginning? Is the Christian not reunited with Jesus and God? Your poems are always though provoking, which is great poetry.. Poetry should be emotionally intelligent and not scattered with confusing metaphors...
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I agree totally, same as my taste in poetry. Thank you, Si; have a great writing day! Blessings.
Andresen Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM
- Humans create a lot of fear... life's biggest challenges in today's society, Joe :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Fear is power for many. For the tyrant, power of the people. For the preacher, thinking one's self more appealing to God for the advocacy. Creating fear is wrong~ period. Of course, just my opinion. No authority on anything. No master credentials from any Biblical University.
Scragg Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Very profound statements within this write Joe. "Love and fear cannot coexist" to the ending.. was a section that I found particularly striking. Its a good message and a comforting one when people are thinking about God.
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Couldn't have made a nicer comment -- thank you. Nothing to fear from God. Man's actions are his own judge and jury. Free Will.
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