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For Print 2 Religion is an impediment
to learn what’s relevant
it’s simply an embodiment
of self-serving rules
it’s a tool to keep united
and perpetually ignited
those who prefer
the company of fools
Religion is an aberration
an unproven illation
it’s simply oppression
in mystery swathed
It’s a senseless oblation
to gods of our creation
often confused
with matters of faith
I applaud the final stanza of
I applaud the final stanza of this poem. Religion is related to a Latin word, meaning "to bind," from which we get the word, "litigate." Faith is the unbinding of our souls. I much prefer Faith to religion.
Starward