RELIGION

 

RELIGION

 

 

"Judge not lest ye be judged"

 

The Bible says so clear

 

So why do so many

 

Put you down, my dear?

 

 

They say you are sinful

 

Your lifestyle needs to go

 

You must walk the pathway

 

Which they dictate, you know

 

 

Don't dare wear that earring!

 

Cut your hair!  Change your clothes!

 

Do this, but don't do that

 

On and on their list grows

 

 

Are these religious rules

 

They like to preach and shout

 

What being a Christian

 

Is really all about?

 

 

Webster says religion

 

Is man's attempt to win

 

Acceptance from his God

 

Deliverance from sin

 

 

But faith in our savior

 

Works the other way around

 

Because God so loved us

 

To the cross Christ was bound

 

 

We accept or reject

 

What Jesus did for us

 

His gift of redemption

 

Should cause joy, not a fuss

 

 

But man takes the simple

 

And complicates it so

 

Expecting perfection

 

So heaven bound we'll go

 

 

Yet Jesus left one law

 

Before He rose above

 

Not rituals or rules

 

But live a life of love

 

Reviews

[Anita B Jacques]

Hello Ellen, I agree with you a 100%. I went to Catholic school, never told that God loved me, the Nuns were telling us don't do this or don't do that, or you will go to hell. I stray from religion, my faith is much stronger since. I have a direct connection with our Maker, not water down by religion, when their priority is to feel their pockets, making changes only to benefit them, have no respect or recognition for each other. Forget that we are all children of God and brothers and sisters. Thank you so much for your beautiful poem and for sharing with us. God Bless

Your friend and sister in God...Annie

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

Wow this is so true...people tell us what to do and not to do...and sometimes we get caught in it...but we shouldnt listen to them for their is a bible for us to follow and that tell's us what God wants us to do...if only everyone thought this...maybe then they will see the truth...but i guess they will have to learn it the hard way...i just hope they see the light soon.
Great Poem :)

[Butterflymom]

Incredible! Very beautifully expressed. Great job of writing in such a concise manner what many of us are thinking and feeling. Well done! Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.