And it makes me wonder

How many wars are there
started by atheists ?
None!

And yet so many wars
are started by
religions promising
“I am the one”
that promotes peace.

Yes! A bit of a crusade
don’t you think
“slaughter the people”
all in the name of peace.

Where’s the real Santa Klaus
when you really need him!
Oh! He’s probably
shaking hands with
that invisible God.

Believe it or not!
Oh! Well! Back to war mongering.
It’s not all about creating, you know.
Shoosh! Those peace keepers might hear you!

Sorry! Can I play that song?
Which one?
I’m a believer
Certainly not!
We don’t want to
encourage any religious followers
to our peaceful atheist meetings.
Heaven forbid!
But it’s by the Monkees!
No! Have a banana instead
and comb your face.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Communism has no religion and I do believe there were quite a few started by communist countries including the Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Chinese Civil War, The Soviet Afghan War, The invasion of Czechoslovakia, the invasion of Hungary, the current war on Ukraine...Marx called religion, "The Opium of the masses" and this poem seems to align with that theory. Of course, communism hasn't produced anything other than human suffering and tyranny in its long existence so I will opt for a more satisfactory outcome for myself and my family.

[Pryde Foltz]

Wonderful penning but to pick a bone. All wars are started by atheists. Perhaps some masquerade as men of faith and even believe they are, but they lack faith and respect for the Divine and its creations when they seek to destroy them. Or maybe I am being argumentative because I too give little pause for religion. For me, I simply cannot fathom that words and ideas could contain the Divine. But nor can I stomach war. I

[andrew mitchell]

Thanks Pryde, just satire that's all. I agree wars are out of hatred these days not religion based. And dictators do hide behind their beliefs or use religion as a tool.

[Pryde Foltz]

Glad you weren't perturbed by my contrarian nature:)

[andrew mitchell]

Still can't think of an atheist though lol

[Sami Khalil]

You are brave to post this.
I hope you don't get a bounty on your head for offending the crazies in all religions.
I'm not an atheist, but I question all religions including the Abrahamaic ones.
God told the Jews, after getting to the unholy land, to massacre, to genocide 8 nations that had done nothing to them, did not even take them slaves( they brag about them till now). Massacre every man, woman , child, but leave the virgins to yourselves.
Holy Emperor Constantine went on a mass genocide against all other Christian sects at that time that did not follow his official book he chose in the 'Council of Nicea' and his official version of Jesus. Crusaders are another story. Americans so called pilgrims had their share of Natives, famously depicted as Savages. The Spanish and Portuguese Catholics did heinous ones in South America.
Muslims went on conquering other lands after the death of the ' Prophet Muhammad ' peace be upon him. Reached all the way to Russia and Austria at that time. Then the wars between Suunis and Shiites and so forth. Other religions had their fair share of mass wars and killings.
I question, still questioning, reject false doctrines and interpretations.
As for peace, I think it applies to their tribe, sect, denomination, group and so forth.
Some take it as just peace with God, not man.
Wow!

[andrew mitchell]

Thanks Sami, just satire. Yes wars are more hate related not religion based as before. It's all about crossing someone else's line or boundary and full blown hatred flairs up because of atrocities. A hatred that never goes just simmers. Freedom of speech suffers. Those poor political prisoners in Syrian jails tortured, eyes gouged out because they had a different view. That's what upsets me most, the raping and murdering, torture. I hate mankind.

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly. Sad but true. You are welcome.