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Under the Banner of Heaven
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Under the Banner of Heaven |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Under the banner of heaven Dwell those who have "seen the light" Who would be willing to shed your blood If you don't get your theology "right." Under the banner of heaven Are those who judge, deceive and kill To spread their doctrine of love and peace And bend non-believers to their will. Under the banner of heaven The truth is not as it may seem. The reality is, and has always been, That the end justifies the means. Under the banner of heaven Lies a history of blood and fire And an endless struggle for power By tyrants who never tire. But under the banner of heaven There's the eternal truth of the source, That the message of love and peace will triumph When it is not delivered by force. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
"But under the banner of heaven There's the eternal truth of the source, That the message of love and peace will triumph When it is not delivered by force." BEAUTIFUL, love your poetry, always a pleasure ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you Actic wind, I enjoy your poetry as well. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
REALLY! wow, thank you lol ARCTIC WIND |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
There have always been believers and non-believers...it has always been a choice...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I respect all opinions. |
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ameteurpoet101 Junior Member
since 2007-09-24
Posts 18The island of sunshine, Jamaica |
i appreciatiate all expressions because its comes from the voice within .this peom is well.... wow! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
And I apreciate people like you Ameteurpoet 101. Thank you |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
powerful piece Ida I enjoyed it |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you Lady, I was a little worried about being burned at the stake for this one. I don't think everybody appreciates it but you know, a real poet has to write what they feel. Ida |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
BRAVO AND SAVED TO BE READ OVER AND OVER AGAIN wow me and you would make great friends. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi Eagle scorpion, Yes, I'll bet we would make great friends, so I'll just consider you a friend from now on. Not everyone is as pleased with this poem as you are. I think there are some who would like to crucify me for expressing these thoughts but a true poet expresses what they feel. That's what poetry is all about. Ida |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Ida, I think judging from the comments that this went down well, as it should of done! Not sure why you thought it hadn't or was you refereing to another site... Ivor |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"That the message of love and peace will triumph When it is not delivered by force." ~ Amen to that, Dear Ida! A fine write with a great message!  Love, Harmony, & World Peace, Linda  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi Ivor, I'm sorry, I should have explained further. I posted this poem first in another room on this site and a couple of other sites and it was not well received. Many of the people here are very nice and judged the poem on it's merits instead of their opinion of the subject. Ida |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, there are many and have been many atrocities performed "under the banner of heaven". I don't understand how some can object to what you have written because what you speak about has happened and is happening. You certainly haven't sucked the basis of this poem out of your thumb so well done on speaking out. And I did enjoy the way you spoke out. A good and thought provoking poem. Helen |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a fine, timely, and 'important' write! There is often an incredible dichotomy (virtually a 'Grand Canyon') between "organized religion" and true "Christianity!" For centuries, "It is God's Will" has been the excuse for 'Crusades' (and other warfare); genocide/ethnic cleansing; terrorism; etc. The often atrocious and unconscionable behavior of individuals and groups acting acting under a banner of one 'organized religion' or another (allegedly in the name of God) has been the scourge of human history. Applause!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your comments. Bruce. There will come a time when people will think for themselves. You and some of the others who have responded here are proof of that. When people realize that most religions preach love and peace and then kill each other to achieve it, maybe the light will come on. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I'm confused, with your words you have expressed your opinion and yet you seem to imply that you don't welcome others opinions...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
James. I welcome all opinions but insist on being able to have my own as well. I did not say that I cannot take the critisism. I just said this poem did not go over well on another sight. A fact. Ida |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
I found this one in the attic. I dusted it off. It is a diamond of wisdom. E |
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