Another example of Christians
Misjudging another Christian—
Yammering heartichokes never learn.
Give way to others, for Christ’s sake.
Religion is best served in humility.
Anyone witnessing to God’s open love
Needs our support, not our scrutiny.
Take your self-righteous protests to hell.
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, October 11, 2026.
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Coming tomorrow, Macabre Monday:
DEVILISHLY DREADFUL
The Initiate;
or, the Mysteries of the White Band
on October 12, 2026
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Author:
Tristan Robert Lange (
Offline) - Published: October 11th, 2026 07:04
- Comment from author about the poem: An acrostic Scorched Sunday poem. Part of my Scorched Strays collection. Inspired by the backlash faced by a female Christian artist who dared cross over into mainstream music. This poem confronts the religious self-righteousness that confuses personal expectations with faithfulness, policing the boundaries of Christian identity rather than celebrating the freedom to share one’s gifts beyond them.
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I often wonder if it's that seeds seed thing? Either way the blossoms are blooming!
Thank you, Valiantstar! I certainly hope we're seeing some positive growth. Heaven knows we could use a little more of it these days! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
I was accompanied by Amy Grant’s music ministry in the early days. Very good memories. 🙏🏻🕊️
Oh, Rik, absolutely! I have fond memories of Amy's music myself. It's rather ironic that someone who introduced so many people to Christian music ended up being criticized for sharing her talents with a wider audience. I'm glad she didn't let them stop her! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
A bit early but maybe not for this message applies all year long. I loved your line "Give way to others, for Christ’s sake." a double play on words here and those are so rare. It seems the anchor to the poem itself. This one is a fave my friend.
Ah, Soren, you caught my little bit of wordplay! LOL! And yes, perhaps I'm getting ahead of the calendar, but there's never a bad time to call out religious hypocrisy. I'm delighted you enjoyed this enough to favorite it. Thank you, my friend! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
Tis my pleasure my friend
beautifully put my friend and a fav
Thank you so much, Norman! Glad you enjoyed this one, and I really appreciate the fave, my friend! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
most welcome
Powerful and poignant. Great work.
Thank you, Thomas! Much appreciated, my friend. 🥗🔥🖤🙏
I admit I rant over some denominations. Not that I think of denominations that much. And yet there are good people in those denominations too. Not that their church is cultic or 'wrong' but some seem to form 'cliques' and one has to be in the 'in-crowd'. Fido says to me 'Do shut up Orchi, about [insert name of denomination]!' lol.
Orchi, I reckon the in-crowd would have a terrible time deciding whether to admit Popeye. One whiff of that contraband glugwine and the membership committee would be in emergency session! LOL! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
lol. Oh yes, another 'committee'. We'll have a committee to sort out what that other committee is doing, etc, etc.
We'll need a committee on just why we need a committee before any such committee vote can take place. A Committee Committed...erm...A Committed Committee. But before we can establish its commitment, we'll need a Subcommittee on Committee Commitment to determine whether the proposed committee is sufficiently committed to being a committee!
And naturally, its findings must be referred to the Committee on Committee Oversight. Motion to adjourn? DENIED. We haven't formed the Committee on Adjournments yet! 😂
Is any actual work ever done, with people on all these Committees?! lol. yes, says Popeye on the spinach improvement cttee; Ol' Tom on the knitting cttee, and Obi on the sabre manufacturing cttee. Oh and the Baters on the brolly cttee! lol.
all the artichokes look alike in the same baptismal sink .
LOL! Lorenz, I wonder how many of them would survive a little honest self-examination! Thanks for the chuckle! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
My goodness, I love artichokes. Well written, your poem addresses self-righteousness and hypocrisy among Christians. It calls for compassion and encouragement rather than criticism, highlighting the need for humility in religious practice. Tristan, are you a man who works for God? 🙏 I've been in Catholic school my whole life. Your writing speaks of a kind man who wants peace.❤️🙏❤️
LOL! Friendship, I certainly try to be! Though I suspect God has had a few headaches dealing with me over the years! 🤣😅 Thank you for your kindness, my dear friend…and I’m glad to know you love artichokes too! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
You're so welcome, my friend
Artichokes are complicated to clean. 🌹
LOL! Teddy, I suspect even Gordon Ramsay would throw up his hands and storm out of this particular kitchen! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
lol
And that's before we even get to Politics.
Well Said.
LOL! Kevin, I suspect we'd need second and third salad bowls for that conversation! 🤣 Thanks, my friend! 🥗🔥🖤🙏
My Pleasure.
Hello, Tristan,
They choose the parts of the New Testament the suits them, their cause, that blinkered belief whilst ignoring the writings as a whole; like: love thy neighbour, do on to others as you would have them do on to you. I remember a lady friend of mine was spat on by so called christians when demonstrating in Dublin many years ago. Your poem hit home, my friend.
Do take care now,
Tony.
Good grief, Tony! I cannot fathom how anyone could behave that way and then consider themselves an example of Christian virtue. It's disgraceful. I appreciate you sharing this, though I wish your friend had never experienced it. 🥗🔥🖤🙏
Every church has a Jesus.
That should be the starter for ten.
Though my church has a better Jesus than your church.
Got a feeling even Jesus must be saying, Jesus.
Ah, Paul, I suspect the greatest surprise for some folks would be discovering that heaven doesn't have reserved seating for their particular denomination! LOL! Much appreciated, my friend! 🌴🍹🌎🙏
Agree with your views and comments
Thanks, Safina! There's certainly plenty in this world that deserves a closer look, isn't there? Glad you stopped by, my friend! 🌴🍹🌎🙏
always glad to appreciate good work and good thoughts..take care
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