Reading Is Believing

  

Read it… don’t believe it

 

Through the lying eyes

 

Of false prophets

 

Telling silicone prayers.

 

Only darkness deals in fear

 

Using pagan mind games

 

 Making faith your weakness

 

not your strength,

 

Remember…

 

God turns on the light

 

So you can find

 

The power within.

 

The pages of faith

 

Turned to unholy ashes

 

By the brimstone and fire

 

Of the serpent’s breath

 

Baring false witness.

 

So many religions

 

Each made by man

 

But only one bible

 

Interpreted by man.

 

So to be truly saved

 

By God’s grace

 

It’s time to read it

 

Then just believing

 

The word of man.

 

Author's Note

Let me state this is not bout all religions... I had a discussion with someone and talked bout how some are cult like where there use absolutes and fear to keep you... I won't say the ones I think are out of respect.

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, I have seen the hell and brimstone, and the grace, and the you can do anything, and the liberals, and the fundamentalists, the occult, the new age,.....have run the gamut, and I have by the grace of God come to understand that it is the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that is the answer for me! We must each discover and discern, and discern, and discern that which is truth, as much appears to be truth as spit out from the false prophets with words that lead us to believe they have the answers and not our one and only true God!
I can relate to this, and I appreciate your note.....fear does not hold us, but truth does.
Blessings,
Sheila

[Captain Ugly]

Amen Cowboy! Preach on!!
Just Me.
Captain Ugly.

[The DuchessPoet]

YES! YES! YES!
Your pen is flawless!
Cowboy, you are an example of remarkable diversity!
You NEVER cease to amaze me!
You DEMAND your respect as a writer!

Bravo, my crush, this is another favorite!

Thank you so much for the honor of your request!

[Rhine Wolf]

i have to agree with Angelic Darkness each to their own, as it is our divine rite to believe what we feel is our salvation, too many threaten with hell and brimstone if you don't follow in their way.

a good write, powerful read

Blessed be!
Fallon

[Winter McPherson]

Perfect! Wow!! This is amazing, Dale!! I loved it. It's so deep yet so to the point. You've captured it all in so few words. I'm so impressed. Truly. Thrilled!

[Carole]

Very well said, Dale and so true. Cults do use fear and control. I have a school friend who got involved in one out in Cali. and she was brain washed for 2 years until her Father finally found her and brought her home. There was a big to do on 20/20 and it was quite interesting. Control through the instillation of fear is one of the first warnings. Well written...

[Gandré]

False prophets.... and what is right? Is right that what is pure after you shattered it in hundreds pieces and its splitters wouldn't hurt but each one speaks to you, offering you peace and warmth? Nicest christian poem I've read those days, thanks for reading my newest. hugs sweetie dale!

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

You are right. God is not fear. God is love. Love sent into the world, so the world might be saved through the Love of God Only Son. A gift to all, but one many reject. A profound write.

[J.Black]

"Remember�
God turns on the light"

Ah this was really good Dale. I seem to forget that line often. I always feel shut out even when I can't find the light switch, I shouldn't worry because that's God's job to help me find the light. Amen to this poem, you are simply wonderful.

[closed account]

This was a great piece of work! yes we should all
read it for our selves, but you know? it doesnt matter
what anyone thinks, these words you write are your
truth and opinions!! thanks for sharing..

[Angelic Darkness]

This is strong, powerful. Religion is such a hard topic to talk about at times
because so many believe in other things, and if you don't believe in their
terms, then you are going to Hell. It's all a sad concept. I won't get on my
soapbox too much LOL!

Good write...AD