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Unbelief in a world of religion.

The first thought that comes to my mind is that REM song "Loosing my religion." I think that religion is an amazing topic to discuss because we live in a very superstitious and fascinated world, where people will make religious icons out of 'the fonz', 'homer simpson' and every American idol that winks at them. I believe we are living in an era of atheism, and the best that any moral man or woman can say is "I believe in a God." We used to say I believe in God but the Requiem of the culture is that He (God) is sleeping somewhere and has forgotten about His chosen people. That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight, loosing my religion and if somebody doesn't show me the way soon "I'm really going to lose it".

Speculation is the death of hope, and the cross of Christ is foolishness to those who disbelieve. Send me your money the church says, that man you see preaching on the television. "Send me your seed faith gift of $2,000, and God will heal your mind, he'll heal your body, heck, he'll even grow you wings!" goes the call from many evangelists that invade your minds and your homes. I'm not at all out on salvation, you must be born again, but there are so many voices saying that you've got to eat, pray and love and the devil is loving it. I'm not out to get your money (he) says, I just want your soul.

And you give it to him, but the problem is that Satan doesn't really know what to do with it. "Watch the little red light, be spellbound and mutter and chant. Roll up your sleeves and have another smoke, I hear that Bob Dylan is coming to town, close your eyes and make a wish."

The Pastor preaches and you listen to him but you don't believe, stand on the side of the wall and become a religious leader. (Mutter, Mutter, cough..cough) I think I see the purpose of my existence, no that was just a butterfly.

Happy Thanksgiving Canada.

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  1. Covnitkepr16 October 2012 at 14:50

    Nice blog Mike.
    I write and maintain a blog which I have entitled “Accordingtothebook” and I’d like to invite you to follow it.. I’m your newest follower.

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