Religion Is Dying

I read a pamphlet that asked if religion is dying, it's almost dead.

Religion may be gone forever in just a couple of decades ahead.

Religion is important to me because it's what America needs.

Jesus will return and when he does, he and his father will lead.

Donald Trump says that he can bring back prayer in schools.

I'm not crazy about Trump but if he can do it, that would be cool.

Children should be taught to pray so God won't be forgotten.

The thought of God disappearing from people's hearts is rotten.

We should always remember God because he will always remember us.

He will bless us if we worship him, he's the one who people should trust.

Now a days many people are non-religious, they refuse to acknowledge God and I don't think it's funny.

It wouldn't surprise me if the United States Government removes 'In God We Trust' from our money.

Reviews

[JayG]

Placing rhyming words on the end of the lines in a political opinion doesn't make it a poem.

[Sapientiam]

Well, here's my actual review on this: this is very well written. I love the rhythmic nature of the poem because it flows so well. Many of these things are true and I hope to read more of your writings in the future!

[Davidgeo]

Religion, in America, is not dying. Chistians = 70.6% Non-Christian = 5.9% Atheists and unaffiliated faiths = 22.8% (most recent Pew Religious Landscape study). Rational thought is on the rise however, I think you are confusing rational faith and non rational faith. Non rational faith is on the down turn... thankfully. There seems to be a slight last ditch effort of stupid with that Donnie Drumpf fellow but I'm not too worried. Anyway, prayer is not necessary in public schools if it was at all constitutional, which it most certainly is not. The words "under god" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance around 1954 and the words "in god we trust" added to American currency starting around 1956. That stuff was never 'meant' to be on anything. It was just political pandering to the religious sentiments of the day, lip service to placate or maybe even win over a large voting constituency. It baffles me why religious people want the government to be affiliated with their religion anyway, some of the worst atrocities of man kind happened when religion and nationalism combined forces. Like, name one time a religious government ended up doing well? How about any current ones? Yeah... think about that for a few moments.... It also saddens me to see the lack of understanding within one's own culture. You straight up do not understand what being a secular government is and the benefits that it brings and the horrors it inherently mitigates. This poem is a tragedy of irrational thinking.

[Sapientiam]

Religion is dying in the sense that there is an increasing prevalence of hypersensitivity and people stomping on it like garbage. If you mean in terms of hard core, factual evidence, then most likely not. But, it's the spiritual eradication, in my opinion. I wouldn't go as far as to insult the writer, as he has brought up interesting points that must be addressed. Whether you believe in God or not is irrelevant. Religion is not the cause of problems, it's the people. Sure, good things may not come out from combining the government with the state but do you know why? Man is corrupted. They will do whatever it takes to twist God's words, or any high being in a different religion, and use it as an excuse to commit abominable acts. Religion plays no part. I know you weren't blaming religion, but think about it like this: a gun cannot shoot on its own. It was meant for other purposes other than with evil intentions, like hunting. It brings goodness. But, it's the person behind the gun that can do evil. However, we cannot eliminate human evil so easily, other than to straight up kill those who want to kill God's children, which, unfortunately, may be where we are at. I hate to say it... I don't have a say whether the state and religion should be one, but I'm so confused why people talk about how it's not needed when it's a requirement to swear under the Bible in court. I mean, it has a lasting significance if we still do that, right? Whether you're a Christian or not, you have to do it in court. But, that's moving into a different argument...

In all, you make great points. Though, at least try to understand where the author is coming before making comments that could be seen as insulting. I don't think his intention were to anger others or be "irrational".

[Sapientiam]

Correction: Government with state was supposed to be "government with religion". Sorry!

[Davidgeo]

I disagree with your inference that this a "spiritualism" debate. I think the author was quite clear and specific. So I kinda feel that most of your pro bono "review on another review" rhetoric here is irrelevant to me. Angering people or gratifying people is not my intention here. So that should address the rest of your white knight in super duper shining armor attempt at, whatever you're trying to do here. Get laid or attention? Ugh.... I feel ill. (fyi.... symbolic gestures like swearing on a bible in court are irrelevant... you can testify with the same weight if you decline to swear on a bible... let me guess... you're an idiot not a lawyer?) ((that last bit was insulting... because I think I know who you are)

[Davidgeo]

Don't troll this poor man's poems.... let him defend himself as himself or ignore me altogether. I will engage you no further. What you are doing is kinda shady man... grow up.

[Sapientiam]

No, you don't know me. I'm neither an idiot or a lawyer. I'm very sorry if I did offend you, I was only contributing to a conversation that you started. I don't need to please others because it's not worth it. Also, I don't care if you don't agree with me. I don't expect people to, anyways. I just had a different interpretation from this writing, that's all. I hope that's alright. People draw different, distinctive meaning from the same things, so it needs to be understood that your perception of a situation won't be the same as others. Again, I apologize for any rudeness. I just wanted to share my perspective and it may be wrong. :)

[Davidgeo]

Respond to my points raised or not at all. I'm not here to be polite or accept apologies... I find it quite obfuscating. Smell ya later, holmes.

[Sapientiam]

Well, that's fine, honestly! I suppose I will take your second option. It was nice hearing your opinion on the subject, though. I guess goodbye for now! I hope you have a nice evening (or morning, wherever you're located)!

[Davidgeo]

Hush now child.... I'm not even gonna entertain your message here. You can message me personally, there is no need to have a public discourse on your private thoughts on your intimate matters on a strangers poem. Do you understand what I'm trying to say to you right now?