Against stripping the divine of humanity.
Religious zeal celebrates anathema.
Intelligence exiled by indomitable ignorance.
Universally considered a heretic;
Still, creeds concede his ultimate concern.
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, October 26, 2025.
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- Comment from author about the poem: For Scorched Sunday. Part of the Scorched Strays series. An acrostic reflection on faith’s fault lines — where conviction becomes condemnation. This piece wrestles with how fear of heresy can scorch truth itself. (And, as Athansius used to like to say, “Anathema Day keeps the heretic away.” 😏)
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A great acrostic poem that is heavy and dark it speaks cryptically yet reaches through the barriers of the guarded mind. Well done my friend.
Indeed! Thank you so much, Soren. Truly glad this delivered and always appreciative of your time and support my friend! 🔥🕯️📜🙏
You are most welcome Tristan
Well said, my friend. Your poem explores the tension between religious dogma and the essential humanity of the divine, suggesting that rigid belief systems often reject individual understanding and insight. It highlights the struggle of thinkers who challenge established beliefs and the resistance they face.
Indeed! Thank you so much, my friend! So glad this delivered. You've nailed the tension perfectly. Not a rejection of Jesus' divinity, as Arius' argument was characterized, but rather a rejection of stripping Jesus of his humanity. Yet, Athanasius made sure Arius would be anathematized. Fun stuff! Sometimes there is no hate like Christian love. Sad, but true. Not how Jesus wanted it, but we're human. Thank you again, my friend, for your time, thoughts, and support. Always appreciated. 🔥🕯️📜🙏
You are most welcome my friend.
Me original comment has gone! Probably Obi distracting me, then Ol' Tom made me forget to press 'Send'.
I said summat like - I don't fancy that apple a day, the on in the pic. Well, maybe I do, if it will keep Popeye away! heehee. Dang it, he got in again.
How does he do it? Glug. Never mind. Don't answer that!
Oh, Per-leasssssssssseee! we say. Can you not have one day off now and again, Popeye? lol.
Tremendous.
Thank you, Thomas! Much appreciated my friend 🖤🙏🍎☠️
You certainly seem to give the religious or those enmeshed in a faith a run for their money. The tension would be excruciating. Really glad I don't feel involved, Tristan
Hahaha! Well, being one enmeshed in faith myself, I figure it’s fair game! 🤣 It’s wild what gets justified by “good” people in the name of dogma. That sort of thing needs exposing...from all sides, really. Thanks, Dave. I always value your take and support my friend. Truly appreciated, my friend. 🖤🙏🍎☠️
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