Not In His Name

When God said "You must not murder" - He meant it!

On the streets of the infidels, where the churches toll unholy bells, he pauses to survey the ungodly mire

His breath comes fast and short, as he grips the pull cord taught, to visit upon them god's own holy fire

And mothers smile, and children play, unaware on this deadly day, that this man is buying Heaven with their lives

So he stares into their eyes, with a hatred born of fire, and unleashes hell in exchange for virgins and paradise

But our Father who's in Heaven didn't ask that

For the Psalms, the Prophets and the Gospels, they all say the same

That we should love our neighbour and forgive our enemies

So, justify it any way you like, just don't do it in God's name

Now there's a mighty Superchurch down in Alabama, and the pastor there he'll cleanse you from your sin

He'll cure your cancer and make you well, grant you success, save you from Hell, if you drop your divine dollars in the tin

But if you ain't playin ball with Mr Holy, and his fiery sermon fails to make you well

Then instead of blessed health and wealthy endeavours, he'll leave you to barbecue in good old hell

But our Father who's in Heaven didn't ask that

For the Psalms, the Prophets and the Gospels, they all say the same

That what we received so freely, we should share without a profit

So, justify it any way you like, just don't do it in God's name

There are men who thinks it's divine to violate children, and to use the western “w****s” for their own desires

And they claim that they're the instrument of Heaven, and that sex can be used to cleanse, just like fire

Yet the very books they use for validation, speak of kindness, love and God's own mercy mild

And they denounce the hypocrites who cry “defilement”, when they themselves, when abusing are so defiled

But our Father who's in Heaven didn't ask that

For the Psalms, the Prophets and the Gospels, they all say the same

That there is not a man among us fit to pass a judgement

So, justify it any way you like, just don't do it in God's name

As the flags of nations unfurl for the warzone, and the cries of freedom echo through the spree

Both combatants boast of weapons of hell's fury, that will burn a city from all memory

And both sides will claim the right, that they are the just ones in this fight

While the children trust in them to set them free

But our Father who's in Heaven didn't ask that

For the Psalms, the Prophets and the Gospels all say the same

That if we take a life then God himself will cut us down

So, justify it any way you like, just don't do it in God's name

So don't you soak His name in blood, and don't you sell Him to the poor

Stop your wars and your vendettas, cause He's not with you any more

And He don't recognize your flags, cause they divide His unity

He uses persuasion, not invasion, and He gives his love for free

Yes the Psalms, the Prophets and the Gospels all say the same

They clearly cry the same

Justify it any way you like

Call it anything you like

But don't do it in God's name!

"The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he has offered a sacred service to God. But they will do these things because they have not come to know either the Father or me"

Jesus Christ

Reviews

[H L Rose]

This got my emotions rolling, so I can only imagine how much emotion you put into writing it.
You didn’t hold back, you went straight into some of the horrors many try to justify with Gods name.

I like your repetition of “for the Psalms, the prophets, and the gospels, they all say the same”. I thought it was placed well throughout the poem.

You asks a very daunting question. Is evil ever justified? And you state your position very strongly, that God’s name never justifies evil for any reason.
This question is always a touchy one to me, because wording the answer is so difficult when considering the fact of Gods sovereignty.

I enjoyed reading this poem!

[Moomin]

Thanks for your positive feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And, yes, oh boy do I feel strongly about this!

I'm not sure what you mean about God's sovereignty but, I think you mean the accounts in the Bible where God destroyed people. If so, I can maybe shed some light on such things, having read and studied the Bible for many years. I have written some articles about the subject, all based on the Bible. Let me know if you have a specific issue that I might be able to help with.

I wish you peace.

Moomin

[H L Rose]

Of course! I liked reading it!

I think God destroying things is along the same path with what I’m talking about. I’m thinking more about the fact that God has complete sovereignty over everything. If something bad happens it’s because he let it happen. Of course I would say he has reasons for this. For example, he let Adam and Eve eat the fruit. I would say he let them do so because he wanted to give humanity the dignity of a choice to choose what he said is right or what we think is right. But then this brings in the question of how does our free will work with Gods complete sovereignty?

Sorry I simply bring all this up because I believe they are important things to ponder, and I live questioning myself. I have come across multiple answers and understandings for these things, but due to it’s complicated and paradoxical nature, I still have a hard time understanding it. I jump down the rabbit hole of these thoughts whenever I get the chance😬.

[Moomin]

I totally understand where you are coming from on this issue. I can't pretend to understand everything God has done and, I definitely wish God would step in right now but, and there is a "but" when you and I speak of "Sovereignty," maybe we are speaking of different things? To me, God's sovereignty is his authority, his right to decide. We all remember the account in Genesis where it says "You will be like God knowing good and bad." A more accurate translation reads - "Deciding good and bad." For me, God doesn't map the whole future out for us, He insists on certain events, in keeping with His will but, in general, we shape the future, with our choices.

He does not ordain events on a personal level. But, and this is a good but! He does undo all sad things, in his own time.

Glad to chin-wag with you about these important things.

Moomin

[Lauren Fisher]

Wowie so trueee this needs to be sent to the world

[Moomin]

Thank you, I'm glad you feel as strongly as I do about these things.

I wish you peace.

Moomin

[Bellita]

Wow! I've just joined up o this site today and absolutely 'love' this. A fiery delivery! I can see this piece of writing being put to music. Well done!

[Moomin]

Thank you so much.

As you can probably tell, it is a subject I feel very strongly about. And yes, I do have plans to write the chords for this.

I wish you peace.

Moomin

[Bellita]

Hi Moomin,

I sincerely look forward to hearing this piece in song form. It will be 'brilliant! And yes, I gathered that you have 'unshakable' views on this subject, as do I. Keep it up, because you're writing is powerful and so refreshing.
The peace, joy and love of God be with you always.

Bellita