Losing My Religion

Losing My Religion

(Poem by Serenus)

 

Getting to know God…has been on my mind

So how do I become a “Good Christian?”

When I feel like organized crime

Is just a step up from organized religion

 

With a history of supporting slavery

Worshiping at the altar of hate

Witch hunts giving no immunity

Committing and covering up child rape

 

The church has become a false idol

And I will bow to him no more

Feeling the only way to heaven

Is through the churches doors

 

Now don’t get me wrong

The church does plenty of good- it does indeed

And most people have good intentions

But what road do those intentions lead?

 

Prosperity preachers on TV

The Vatican trimmed in gold

How many hungry people would that feed?

Is money and power the price on your soul?

 

Highly Hypocritical

Confusing what’s spiritual- With the mythical       

Stuck in your traditions

Tied to your interpretations and rituals

 

A history of secrecy

The heresy is habitual

Imposing your opinion

A fools wisdom-becomes visual

 

Condemning me? ...You have nerve

1 John 4:8 = God is Love

So what god do you serve?

 

Is it just me?

Is my view flawed?

Pushing religion out of the way

So I can truly see God?

 

I need to have a talk with Him

And ask for a clearer vision

To all of my questions and concerns

He’s the only one that will listen

 

 Because I’m seeking a relationship

 With God that’s genuine

And that’s the reason

Why I made the decision

To keep Him and lose religion

Reviews

[GoDBOUND 07]

Love this poem! But I don't like how you used the word Christianity so vaguely. There are other branches of Christianity that don't treat Christianity as a religion but as a way of life or as a relationship with God. The Vatican and the Pope system, for example, would be of Roman Catholic origin. Not necessarily all Christian branches have this system. It's just that, a few of these branches keep modifying what is being said in the bible. I really dislike how they just take what God puts in there and twist it into something that they want. May the truth take surface soon.

[Sirius King]

True Christianity has many sects and denominations, but all of them have their own fringe groups right? I'm not si

[Sirius King]

I'm not singling anyone out or grouping them all together... I'm saying that some have gone too far and that turns ppl off from really getting to know God...thank you for reading!

[GoDBOUND 07]

Then let me ask you this. What do you consider yourself?

[GoDBOUND 07]

What group would you put yourself in?

[Sirius King]

I consider myself a believer in Christ, I'm not apposed to going to church(I actually like going to church) I just don't agree with many things that "the institution" are known to have done.

[GoDBOUND 07]

Amen brother... Haha... There aren't many people out there that seek to be intertwined with God's divinity. The future of the world doesn't seem to be very bright. I know that the bible is offensive. But it's strictness was intended to guide us. Look at us now. We are the epitome of failure. Everything natural we humans are making unnatural. To love unconditionally, to stay faithful, to stay diligent. All of these things values were to be followed but somehow along the way people grew weary of the journey toward the path of righteousness.

[Sirius King]

i agree, its sad

[Erica Ross]

And that’s the reason

Why I made the decision

To keep Him and lose religion

Those lines gave me the chills. I've been feeling the same way lately. This is a great write, straight from the heart !

[Sirius King]

thanx! i felt every word

[Sunny Skye]

Nicely done. The truth is churches are actually a goldmine, pastors and the ministers have corvets while the people who give them the money only have 2 bucks left. I don't go to church because of this reasons you see all the huge churches and the big gates why have gates i thought everyone was welcome. I believe in god am a huge believer but i don't go to this places because most of them are fakes. Well done.

-SkyeBlanco

[Sirius King]

i agree, and im not beating up on all churches and people that go to church...its just a lot of issues that people don't like to confront when it comes to religion
and i wrote this to basically say, some church leaders behavor have turned a lot of believers away...changes need to me made

thanx as always :-)

[Sunny Skye]

Excatly not every church is the same but most of them are....my pleasure as always :D

[Sirius King]

yes :-)

[Sunny Skye]

:D