Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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 December 27, 2018 at 9:23 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 December 27, 2018 at 1:50 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 November 27, 2018 at 1:22 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 November 27, 2018 at 4:02 PM Yes, that's the precise term, 'pseudo-science!' You certainly got the message, Michelle. Thanks for the comment!! ~ gw

Mark Elam November 27, 2018 at 4:49 AM Great write Gershon. Reason alone takes many people to dark places. Gershon Wolf November 27, 2018 at 12:10 PM Exactly. That's the problem with reason. It can be utilized to justify anything. Beautiful comment, Mark. :) gw

Tom Cunningham November 27, 2018 at 3:30 AM Brilliantly written Gershon, they will answer for their sins in this world or the next. Good luck. Tom. Gershon Wolf November 27, 2018 at 12:11 PM Thank you for your generous evaluation, Tom! Season's Best, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 26, 2018 at 11:38 PM Sharp ink. Excellent piece my friend, good luck in the contest, xomo Gershon Wolf November 27, 2018 at 12:06 PM Thank you so much, Maureen. Best always, Gershon

Sand Blown November 26, 2018 at 11:31 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 November 27, 2018 at 12:06 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 November 26, 2018 at 11:07 PM Very nicely put, Gershon! Gershon Wolf November 27, 2018 at 12:02 PM Thank you for checking this one out and for your kind words, Kim! Best wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire November 26, 2018 at 10:44 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 November 27, 2018 at 12:01 PM Wow. A fave: Thank you so very much for your support, Carolyn. Appreciated! Best wishes, Gershon