Dogma

The dogma of the agenda of politicalism

The dogma of religion-ism

The dogma of condescending intellectualism

The dogma of ecologicalism

The dogma of capitalism 

The dogma of socialism

The dogma of communism

The dogma of democratizationism

The dogma of conservatism

The dogma of liberalism

The dogma of anarchism

The dogma of corporationism

The dogma of radicalism

The dogma of fundamentalism

The dogma of imperialism

The dogma of sectarianism

The dogma of tribalism

The dogma of judgmental-ism

                                                   

                                                          

Dogma is always right…

to exclusion of all the other -isms.

Only one dogma can ever be right…

making all the rest wrong.

Those -isms men lay down your lives for…

dying and killing and hating…

Dogma is the big stick at the gate where

the guard dogma always excludes.

Dogma… dogma… dogma… dogma… dogma

Dogma… dogma… dogma… dogma

Dogma… dogma… dogma

Dogma… dogma

Dogma…

Dog with a bone!

  

Another commentary on the topic that I found interesting and much to the point may be found at: http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1410921/

by D. Denise Dianaty

Author's Note

I know this isn't my usual style; it's an experimental piece for me…

Reviews

[Confuser]

Dogma, made me think. Steve Jobs, was quoted somewhere? recently, and said if we don't follow our dreams, we are fools. Referred to Dogma in the quote. You made it very simple. It may not be your style, but you made me think. Isn't that important? Thank you.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. This was an experimental form for me.

That quote from Steve Jobs is "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."

[Confuser]

Wow, reading it again - The "quote" is powerful. Thank you so much for the poem and the quote. It's strange to me that somehow, we read, or at least me, and it sounds good, but later great! I read this poem of yours awhile back and let it sink in. I really liked it then, but now I think it is great as well. Well really better. You and Richard, of all the people here, especially you, have helped me so much and I know you cannot realize how helpful it is. I just nervously wrote a note to someone, kindly, but I meant it, about their reference to reading a poem of mine, several times. When I say something, I mean it. I'm very naive, and trustful, but as a Christian, I try not to judge. But I must be too sensitive, because it did hurt my feelings. Anyway, thank you again. Dale

[MomzillaNC]

I try not to say anything if I cannot be kind. There are plenty of ways to give a review and say nothing offensive. If I'm asked to review, and I don't feel I can say anything good, I won't be unkind: I'll come up with something that really says nothing. But, if I cruise someone's work and do not like it, I won't say anything at all.

I will always be honest though, even if asked pointedly what my "nothing" review means. That can be difficult. It's happened a couple of times.

I know there's a lot of bad poetry around. But, I just don't see the need to be unkind about it. Expression is everyone's right. I try to be kind and helpful where I can. Where I can't, I just let it be.

[Confuser]

In all honesty, I savor the critique. I know what you mean; I'm not qualified to give reviews. If I don't like something or understand it. I step away. Never would I say anything hurtful. I have had people say just recently; like the Silly, I suppose Mad Men Poem? that it was all over the place; and you didn't say anything much - that little circle what you're trying to explain, so I get it and I learn. Some people are sensitive - and I am, but not when it comes to writing. I'm mature enough to take it. And sometimes when people are TOO complimentary; I'm not stupid; I know I am yet to write an EPIC anything, but I'll keep trying to say something.

[MomzillaNC]

We're all here to grow and learn as writers and to help each other do so -- or should be. There are folks here though that just want to pontificate and/or have smoke blown up their pants leg.

[Confuser]

Also, Please tell your son from me, I loved his poetry. So impressed am I. He's only 10? Also, I am certain he is a great reader, shows in what he wrote. Let him know, I said, you are a great writer and teach a lot of people.

[MomzillaNC]

Thanks so much!

[Lyn Anderson]

I absolutely love this piece. Not 100 percent sure about the font and background, but I think it seems to work. About the content, I couldn't agree more.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

This whole piece was rather a departure for me -- a bit experimental. But, the color choice is deliberately trying to be sickening. I was really unsure about it. I'm glad it works and folks seem to be getting my intent.

[Rene Salinas]

Just came around this! The presentation of this writing is what accentuates the intention behind it, but let's not be fooled. See by definition Dogma does not have a negative connotation so I am sure that is a given side... As if the word here was implied by having a negative connotation is it that way? For example the dogma found on Buddhism if you are a Zen practitioner then found in the Bhoddiharma or through the concept of Dharma are so much intrinsical parts of the Dogma, but funnily enough it does not make them into any of the descriptions aforementioned. Somehow I think the poor word has been pushed into a corner and suppressed into that which is devoid of thinking. I think so as it is not explained. The irony of it all is that I think most dictionaries would agree that the word means to have an opinion which makes the writing have a sense of humour as none of the expressions seem willing to embrace opinions. But then again if the Law wasn't dogmatic, fancy telling the Police when he stops you going at 75 mph : I am so sorry today I don't feel like paying this ticket.

Maybe after that silly comment, we may agree that we have driven knowledge to a dogmatic state becuase we can't think anymore.

Great intensity here

Thankyou

[MomzillaNC]

"Dogma" in today's colloquialism has become a set of ideologies that people slavishly adhere to, abrogating rational thought, compassion, and empathy for the pursuit of dogma-inflamed agenda.

[David Scott]

Too true Zilla. I think this is what most people mean when they say they want to be spiritual and not religious, or socially conscious without being an activist...?
Yes, there is a time to exclude ideologies, but usually, inclusion of concepts benefits all concerned.
Well said.

[MomzillaNC]

Thanks for the commentary. And, yes, dogma is what people cling to when they hold no true beliefs; dogma lets them puff themselves up and justify their small-minded pursuit of an agenda that excludes anyone who doesn't slavishly follow the same dogma.

[icelandicblue]

Dogma is a powerful thing. It takes all the thinking out of the equation and allows the dogma to do the thinking for you. I know had I been born in a different place or time I would have found myself in a gulag, a reeducation camp or under the thumb of the Inquisition.

Dogma is always right…
to exclusion of all the other -isms.

The only time in school I was reprimanded was in second grade parochial school we were learning about dogma. I made the fatal mistake of raising my hand and asking, "How do you know?" That was a lesson that stayed with me for a lifetime.

[MomzillaNC]

I had a similar experience, but my fundamentalist mother was the "teacher," and the dogma was Pentecostal fundamentalism.

[therisa]

Sadly, Momzilla, I have, already experienced the painful sword that dogma can have, on a relationship, with my family and a former friend.

[MomzillaNC]

As have we all.

[Pryde Foltz]

Dogma is always right…
to exclusion of all the other -isms.
Only one dogma can ever be right…
making all the rest wrong.
Those -isms men lay down your lives for…
dying and killing and hating…
Dogma is the big stick at the gate where
the guard dogma always excludes.

A dog with a bone, indeed. Great write.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. It was rather a departure for me… an experiment of sorts.

[Tate Morgan]

There is no dogma worth dying for. Only for the love of friends and family can we justify giving the last great measure of devotion.

[MomzillaNC]

Absolutely… if only the adherents of whatever dogma understood that.