The Word

A popular Biblical quote
Researchers now claim no one wrote
It may be a fable
That Cain convinced Abel
The past tense of smite is just "smote!"

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Date: 4/8/2021 11:38:00 AM
very clever word play Rico, I have a limerick collaboration you are welcome to join xx hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/6/2021 9:18:00 AM
Nicely done, Rico, good info. Hugs Eve
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Date: 4/5/2021 7:47:00 AM
:) Witty write, Rico! The original Bible changed over the years. Emperor Constantine had passages he didn't like removed. Wish I could read the original! Of course, you are an "original" and creative writer, my friend, and I look forward to your limericks! Hugs, Carolyn
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/7/2021 8:15:00 AM
I wish more of us believed in a loving God.
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/5/2021 11:11:00 AM
It matters not whether it is the Bible, Qu'ran, or Talmud, as they all reflect the "us against them" God of the Middle East. Over 2,000-years of history clearly establish there can never be peace nor harmony where people worship an intolerant god. Aloha! Rico
Date: 4/5/2021 6:44:00 AM
Tee hee, I like that! xomo
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/5/2021 11:14:00 AM
I suspect Abel did not, but thank you for reading and commenting, Mo! Aloha! Rico
Date: 4/4/2021 6:24:00 PM
Hello Rico ... there's quite a lot of quotes from historical times that could be questioned but who can prove anything - thanks Rico - Lindsay
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/5/2021 11:13:00 AM
Like Poetry Soup, some argue over who said it FIRST! Aloha! Rico
Date: 4/4/2021 12:18:00 PM
such a fun poem, rico!
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/5/2021 11:12:00 AM
Were you an English teacher? Aloha! Rico
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