Would You Call Me God.
If I accepted praise and accolades for all the good that has been done.
But I except no accountability or responsibility for any off the wrongs.
If I chose to pass all the blame onto the little man dressed in black.
Sat there and proclaimed there is nothing I can do at all about that.
If I refuse point blank to end all the wars and suffering once and for all.
Although it would be easy, I could use one of my little miracles.
If I wasn't willing to stop the devastation of this natural wonderful world.
Or the poverty or abuse of millions trapped in the devil’s stranglehold
If I continue to canvas and collect money from those who cannot afford it.
So more giant empty houses are built for you to come and worship.
Where the dishonest and immoral man, my life story they will teach.
Where you are welcome to listen, but you cannot question what they preach.
If I gave you orders and commandments that I always expected you to obey.
That I should always be a constant in your thoughts each day
Even though you might be living in a war zone, sick, homeless and starving hungry.
I expect you to still preach my word, then kneel down and pray to me.
If they preached sermons continuously to make you believe in false truths.
Convincing you that no matter what happens I will be there for you.
If I did everything above and more but showed you no real care or love.
Would it just be possibly you will look at me and call me GOD.
Tobani 2025.
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Strong words. And very relatable. God is too often too inhumane, although they say we were made "in the image and likeness"
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A great poem.Made me think about God and whether he exists.At what point of suffering does God help.Never in my case.
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Harsh and to the point a powerful write that speaks with anger and disgust at what many see as God. Well constructed in question form it places the burden back on the reader to answer such questions that seemingly have only one answer. How can anyone worship such a god. But we do and have to ask why do we. Very nicely written.
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A piercing critique of divine hypocrisy—your words unmask the silence of the claimed almighty. Power, not mercy, wears the crown in this bold revelation.
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There are names we whisper with hope, placing faith in unseen hands. Yet silence lingers, wars rage, and prayers dissolve into emptiness If love is spoken but never felt, if mercy remains untouched, then devotion alone cannot lift the weight that suffering leaves behind. 🙏🏻🕊️
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You too and you're welcome PL🕊️🙏🏻
Don't mind taking it to 'em do ya!
I really find it hard to add to that. But that's the mindset of people who are religious. I, as an atheistic agnostic find it impossible to understand their position. However, it is obvious that many folks find comfort in their what i consider to be erroneous beliefs, and if those beliefs help get them through life, then....
But if at any time their beliefs impinge on my own rights then screw 'em....
And if you tell me to have a lovely weekend, I'll find ya and have a quiet word.....😇🙃
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Actually, I would call you human! 🤣 Ever notice gods turn out to be as bad, if not worse, than we are? Then again, maybe that is because we write about them...therefore they are really projections of ourselves with superpowers. For me, that does not discount God existing, but it does make me open to differing views because I am not sure there is one right answer. It shows how little we really know in the end...and that is humbling. Great poem, my friend. Can't say there's a good answer, but valid questions for sure. Well done on this! 🌹👏
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You too, my dear friend!
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Your thought is so right Tobani. I used to be a Christian but whern myu wife suffered and died from dementia where was the Christian god. I came to the conclusion that organised religion is a farce, we all have our own beliefs in life and that is the way I now go with my positive ways.
Andy
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Inevitably.
No. The most curious fact is that, "...in Him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also His offspring. Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent: because He hath appointed a day, in which He will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom He hath ordained; whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead." (Acts 17: 28-31) Having both given us the Scriptures and this world, "...for the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful: but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened." (Romans 1: 18-21) Just because evil men and seducers wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived, we're not justified in such blasphemy. You're understandably angered if such absurdity is what you've been taught, but it's all false, as you vaguely realize. That said, this is excellently rendered with perfect imagery and a damning poignancy.
I thank you for your time in responding to this write and fully respect your views and opinions although I may not agree, your feedback is always appreciated, enjoy the rest of your day
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