In the Name of God

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Since the beginning of time wars have 
been fought in the name of men’s gods:
crusades against evil and injustice
but too often a case of “we’re right - you’re wrong”
with each side both judge and jury

I’ve stopped wondering if there’s a god
and decided long ago to live my life 
assuming there’d be a day of reckoning
when i will stand behind the life i’ve led
and have no shame and no regrets

There is much to be said about
religion being one colossal mountain
that we cannot expect to conquer
when in fact we can explore its many faces
and probe its paths less traveled

In a way we’re all at the helm of our own crusade
by trying to lead a life that’s good and righteous



AP: 3rd place 2025

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 4/17/2025 9:20:00 PM
Surprise!! I completely agree with your last two lines. (Surprised? -- I am, frankly.) Great contest entry, methinks. Daniel's gonna love this one. ~ Mr. Orthodox Chassidic Jew himself, gw
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Date: 4/19/2025 6:22:00 AM
Thank you very much, Gershon ~
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