I don't hold a candle
For religion.
At least, not the sort that
Threatens, frightens and
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Great poem, very thought provoking. I think religion, when drummed into us when we're young, scares us so much that we're afraid to think for ourselves. It's like the scary movie you see on TV on your own and even though you know there's no one else in the house you can't go to sleep for fear that there is!
It must indeed - very good write. Have you read mine entitled Heaven and Hell, a bit lengthy but carries a similar philosophy.