u-turn

u-turn: another way to look at religion
by Michael R. Burch

 
... u were borne orphaned from Ecstasy
into this lower realm: just one of the inching worms
dreaming of Beatification; u
would love to make a u-turn back to Divinity, but
having misplaced ur chrysalis, u can only
chant magical phrases,
like Circe luring ulysses back into the pigsty ...

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Interesting take on religion here. Yes, it seems we continue to long for the lost Eden and tread some rough roads in the hope of returning. Formal religion is just one of those roads. Remember, though, the pigsty was just a detour, and Ulysses did finally return home. I say light whatever torch seems to illuminate the way for you.

[Michael R. Burch]

I could never believe in the "hell" of orthodox Christianity, and once created a logical proof that the Bible never mentioned "hell" except as a mistranslation. I read the Bible from cover to cover as a young boy and had the impression its "god" was the Devil. So I chose to blaze my own path ...

I wonder what the original John the Baptist would make of orthodox Christianity today? I doubt he'd be a fan.