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The Atheist

The Atheist believes in Rationality He mocks all religious emotionality Calls it the opiate of the masses, pie-in-the-sky The snake oil of sinister ministers, insidiously sly Whereas Human Reason, the Atheist confidently opines Leads man -- become god -- to outcomes supreme and sublime Yet this very 'Reason' has provided justification For centuries of inhuman horror and abomination The 'great civilizations' of Greece and Rome left 'imperfect babies' to die Abandoning them upon birth on rocky mountain-sides ... 'Scientific theories' of dark-skinned peoples' inferiority of Caucasion superiority, led inexorably to humiliation and slavery ... While millions of innocent people died all too recently At the hands of Stalin and Mao, among other atheists, so brutally ... It was 'reason' that led Adolf Hitler to conveive mass murder via gassing in showers which 'facilitated' six million Jews,' he labeled 'vermin,' passing So, regarding the Atheist, the facts are quite clear ~ His 'rationality' does not consider human life to be dear Entry in "The atheist" poetry contest Sponsor: Anthony Slausen

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John Hamilton

Date: 12/27/2018 9:23:00 AM

Enjoyed very much Gershon, atheism is the height of pride and presumption, to reject the Creator because they don't understand some things in the Bible. Imagine if a believer denies the existence of the atheist, because we don't understand his theories. More humble to say we don't understand some things right now!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/27/2018 1:50:00 PM

Couldn't agree with you more, John...And I like your analogy of the believer denying the existence of the atheist (or perhaps atheism), because he doesn't understand it/him... Thank you so much for your feedback on this one. Best wishes, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/27/2018 1:22:00 PM

I can feel the emotion running through this, it is true many horrors have been committed in the name of pseudo-science, well crafted write...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2018 4:02:00 PM

Yes, that's the precise term, 'pseudo-science!' You certainly got the message, Michelle. Thanks for the comment!! ~ gw

Mark Elam

Date: 11/27/2018 4:49:00 AM

Great write Gershon. Reason alone takes many people to dark places.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2018 12:10:00 PM

Exactly. That's the problem with reason. It can be utilized to justify anything. Beautiful comment, Mark. :) gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/27/2018 3:30:00 AM

Brilliantly written Gershon, they will answer for their sins in this world or the next. Good luck. Tom.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2018 12:11:00 PM

Thank you for your generous evaluation, Tom! Season's Best, Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/26/2018 11:38:00 PM

Sharp ink. Excellent piece my friend, good luck in the contest, xomo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2018 12:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maureen. Best always, Gershon

Sand Blown

Date: 11/26/2018 11:31:00 PM

sorry man...i felt compelled to speak... how one treats their fellow man is not to do with atheism but stupidity and emotionally running amuck are the problems

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2018 12:06:00 PM

OK. No problem. That reasonable people can and do disagree, in an agreeable manner, is the hallmark of a great civilization or organization. And you and I have the good forturne to belong to the latter, i.e., Poetry Soup. Thank you for the critique, and wishing you the Best of the Season. ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/26/2018 11:07:00 PM

Very nicely put, Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2018 12:02:00 PM

Thank you for checking this one out and for your kind words, Kim! Best wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/26/2018 10:44:00 PM

This is an incredible write, Gershon. I admire the way you point out the way faith can save civilizations. We often hear about all the wars started by religion. Faith goes beyond religion to a personal place in our hearts. Surely, you have a winner here and a fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2018 12:01:00 PM

Wow. A fave: Thank you so very much for your support, Carolyn. Appreciated! Best wishes, Gershon