Bigotry
Dear Christian friend. Could it be that you’re displaying bigotry,
Yet, believe that you’re not a bigot — in fact, abhor bigotry?
Well, I’d like to ask you a few questions — that is, if you don’t mind,
And then, the answer to my questions I’m sure you’ll soon find.
Do you mistreat, malign, ignore, or distance yourself from someone, who,
Believes, expresses, and practices quite the opposite to you?
I’m referring to a Christian whose faith is different to yours,
But who the same Saviour, Creator — Jesus — follows and adores.
Yes, a believer, who wouldn’t deliberately harm someone,
And who sincerely attempts to emulate the ways of the Son.
But who doesn’t hold the same views as you — at least, not all of them,
And who, your choice to differ in belief and practice, doesn’t condemn.
A Christian who calls a spade a spade, speaks out, without getting personal,
And who graciously and humbly begs to differ — is peaceable.
A Christian who knows that error should be exposed, (though correctly),
And also charlatans, who endanger, mislead Scripturally.
A Christian who appropriately may challenge what you hold dear,
Which freedom of expression allows, and which we should never fear.
One who upholds liberty, and who from lawfulness doesn’t veer,
And who may try to share what they feel it is best for you to hear.
One who contacts you somehow, one who you work with, or sometimes see,
Whom you don’t respond to, or as little as you need to — consciously.
One you warn others about, poke fun at, mention negatively,
Simply because of their faith, differing views — enter bigotry.
Yes, bigotry, which in the eyes of the Lord, is a grievous sin,
For all are His creatures — in other words, of divine origin.
And to all, He has given freedom of choice, which we should respect,
For only that way, can we truly God’s character reflect.
Therefore, I sincerely pray that you’re not displaying bigotry —
Intolerance, discrimination, prejudice, hostility.
Bigots, dear Christian friend, will not enter Heaven, unless they repent,
For neither bigots nor bigotry were ever our Lord’s intent.
Oh, how careful we need to be, lest a child of God we mistreat,
Via pharisaical self-righteousness, that tilts its nose, crosses the street.
Yes, so sure we’re right, and they so wrong, expressed by our snobbery,
Or whatever else, that hurts our Lord too, and witnesses falsely.
On the other hand, could it be that we sometimes or frequently
Wax lyrical about our Christian experiences, pridefully.
But when others try to share their Christian experiences also,
We’re not so receptive, tune out perhaps, decide it’s time to go.
Or we offer them something to read, but what they offer, don’t read,
Which could contain information that we actually should heed.
Or we speak when we should listen — that is, hog the conversation,
Or turn a friendly discussion into what’s more an altercation.
Now, perhaps that’s not bigotry as we tend to think of bigotry,
But isn’t it similar — biasness, one-sidedness, partiality?
Such is hardly in keeping with Scripture, and it ignores God’s will,
Which is: That we’re to always treat another Christian, (person), well.
By Lance Landall
The term bigot is often misused to pejoratively label those who merely oppose or
disagree with the devotion of another.
Insulting Calvary
Grace abounding, astounding, confounding, flowing from Calvary,
But not so from Christian to Christian, or, far less generously.
Yes, though forgiven by their Lord, and loved unconditionally,
When it comes to each other — a different picture — we often see.
One like that slave in debt to the king, but whose debt was cancelled out,
And who straight after, sought out a fellow slave, and was heard to shout,
“Give back the money you owe me, or else!” — then had him thrown in jail,
Hardly acting like the king, and thus, a worse fate was soon to bewail.
Yes, many are like that slave, have been forgiven much, shown mercy,
Yet, when it comes to others, they’re not responding so graciously.
Degrees of unkindness, indifference, intolerance, bigotry,
Even a thirst for vengeance — a clamour for the death penalty.
Didn’t Christ cry, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,”
Yet, is that the same response coming from each Christian, their way too?
Sinners who deserve the death sentence, and still act rebelliously,
And yet, look how Christ treats them, and at what He did on Calvary.
Yes, grace abounding, astounding, confounding, flowing from Calvary,
But not so from Christian to Christian, or, far less generously.
Often it’s close-mindedness, prejudice, injustice — hypocrisy,
That mirrors that foolish slave’s behaviour, and insults Calvary.
Are you insulting Calvary?
By Lance Landall
The Crowd
Yes, there’s always a crowd, as there was in Jesus’ day, howling for blood of some sort,
A string ’em up brigade, militant and vocal, a religious kangaroo court.
A flock, a multitude, even majority, a far from Christ-like company,
Who, if they had their way, would act just as bad as that braying mob at Calvary.
Yes, there’s always a crowd, one made up of individuals so sure that they’re right,
Their behaviour having far more to do with darkness than it has to do with light.
A gathering of Pharisees, or even Sadducees, acting self-righteously,
Who, if they had their way, would enforce their will, underhandedly, injuriously.
Yes, there’s always a crowd, as there was in Jesus’ day, perhaps politically,
A group with an agenda, a crusading rabble, more earthly than heavenly.
An excitable throng, thinking they’re right when they’re wrong, with a herd mentality,
Who, if they had their way, would rule the world, enforce their beliefs, repeat history.
Yes, there’s always a crowd, a pack, a gang, a horde, a party, call them what you will,
A misdirected assembly with a certain mindset, who invariably cause ill.
A small or large gathering, a troop, not so easily recognized maybe,
Who, if they had their way, would act just as bad as that braying mob at Calvary.
By Lance Landall
The following poem also appears in my secular poem section.
The Trouble With Truth
The trouble with truth is that it’s seldom welcomed because it’s seldom what folk actually want to hear,
For truth can challenge our preconceived ideas, even our beliefs — yes, erroneous things that we hold dear.
Or even worse — well, in the eyes of many, that is — most disturbingly peel back an unhealthy veneer,
One that’s protectively covering cherished delusions that the light of day holds at arms length due to fear.
Yes, truth has an irritating way of pricking the conscience, and it’s a spoiler, one that gets in the way,
For truth oft calls for change, change that many don’t want — they preferring some wayward way-cum-what doesn’t pay.
Well, we can try and keep truth at bay for as long as we like, but somewhere we’ll be forced to face its verity,
For truth is truth no matter how far we run from it, and why wherever we are, there it’s still bound to be.
The trouble with truth is that it’s seldom desired, for it oft reveals what folk should give up, but don’t want to,
And don’t! — well, not until they have to, are somehow forced to — and then their folly they’ve serious cause to rue.
And all because of their resistance, even their insistence, for oh, how folk defend what suits–cum-delights,
Hence those damaged relationships we see, most courtesy of heated arguments, another word for fights.
The trouble with truth is that it doesn't always mirror our life, for truth clearly calls for transparency,
Such being another word for honesty and integrity, which denial spurns, given its refusal to see.
And so it goes, we thereby just fooling ourselves, which one could well argue is a form of insanity,
For rebuttal where truth registers hardly reveals a sound mind, but rather, one that dumps wisdom for folly.
By Lance Landall
"Love!" They Holler
So many of those Christians who wax lyrical about love, aren't that loving themselves, ironically,
Which makes a farce of their stance, for don’t they know better? Well, one would’ve thought so, and hence their hypocrisy.
For hollering about such, and calling some folk legalists and Pharisees whilst badly erring as well,
Surely displays even more Christians who haven’t got it together, and in whom the Spirit may not dwell.
Yes, many who’re only interested in dwelling on God’s love, aren’t reflecting God’s love any better,
And yet, condemning those who when it comes to God’s Law, are supposedly fixated on every letter.
Well, if God’s Law still has validity, and I believe so, then keeping it as laid down isn’t folly,
So long as one displays God’s love as well, for imbalance on either side, a sad tale will tell, and quickly.
It seems that many of those who holler “Love!” aren’t that keen on obedience, but eagerly clutch God’s grace,
And while I’ve no problem with grace myself — oh happy day! — God’s moral Law-cum-Ten Commandments has its place.
Thus love is one thing, licence quite another, and why those who holler “Love!” require God’s moral mirror too,
For words are all very well, and so too intentions, but if our actions don’t gel, we’re in trouble street too.
Oh yes, so many of those Christians who wax lyrical about love, aren’t exactly shinning examples,
Too liberal for their own good, (or others), faulty witnesses, excusing this or that, hence many current ills.
And hence why Christians should seek a balanced path, law and love combining, for that’s how God intended things be,
Thus those who think and act differently are just fooling themselves, unlikely to receive eternity.
By Lance Landall
A Love That Displeases God
We’re living in a time where Christians have little stomach for the straight word, they having swung too far, sadly,
Well, most Christians, that is — balance having gone out the window, they wayward, brassy, self focused and worldly.
Yes, obedience no longer in vogue, grace now covering both sinner and sin — well, at least they think so —
And a coming rapture rescuing them from End-time woes — sorry, but such are the concoctions of our foe.
Thus, enter the warm fuzzies brigade, they solely fixated on love, but not the kind of love that God knows,
For their love, (being sentimental), and unlike God’s love, needful boundaries, restraint and discipline forgoes.
In other words, it’s an irresponsible love, a love that suits itchy ears — yes, a people pleasing love,
And not a God pleasing love — no, one that’s somewhat unrecognizable to that love that comes from above.
Such being a Divine love, one that believes in justice, law, order and structure, and warns of consequences,
One that has its boundaries, its moral code-cum-God’s Law-cum-His judgment; and that punishment dispenses.
A love that even allows suffering, though never delighting in such, and soon to bring an end to such,
A love that suffered too, lived obediently, exercised discipline — yes, Jesus Christ — who sought no crutch.
A Saviour who never drew back from meeting trials head on, and nor sought warm fuzzies, but rather, gave His all,
Such in order to not only rescue us from death, but from sin, (our love of sin), lest loss of Heaven befall.
And thus He well knowing the importance of the straight word, and how grace was meant to cover sinners, not sin,
For Heaven’s not for the lawless, nor those whose love is wimpy and perilous, and thus hardly genuine.
Yes, a "Mind you don’t tread on any toes" love, a love more concerned with avoidance rather than with duty,
One that’s politically correct, and thus out of sync with Scripture, and believe it or not, oft snooty.
In other words, a love that considers itself ahead of the rest, and oft hypocritically scorns,
Or gives cold pricklies to the one who — in line with Scripture — not just loves, but also instructs, reproves and warns.
And this person's love is one that pleases rather than displeases God, one that's not afraid of ridicule,
A love that in the interests of others is prepared to be unpopular, rather than hip or cool.
A love that sees how far Christians have strayed, not just to their detriment, but to the detriment of others,
They deludedly thinking that they’re acting in the best interests of their fellow sisters and brothers.
And possibly willingly deluded, their version of God’s love being preferred, and their version of God’s grace,
A version that when it comes to obedience, wrongly considers such as no longer having a place.
Hence their liberality, their “Don’t rock the boat or judge me” mentality, their witling away at God’s Word,
All of which puts them off side with Him, not that they see such, or even want to, the straight word no longer preferred.
Yes, a love that certainly displeases God.
By Lance Landall
Note, The discipline of God — Hebrews 12:3-11.
What Is Christ-like-ness?
Yes, what is Christ-like-ness? A good question, and most Christians no doubt thinking in terms of us loving others,
In other words, we acting kindly, thoughtfully, fairly and so on, t’wards our Christian sisters and brothers.
And they would be correct — but wait, there’s more, as they say on TV — and why we need to dwell on such more deeply,
Lest we think that others aren’t acting Christ-like when there are, and we mistreat or condemn them, ignorantly.
Turning to Scripture, we can see that Christ always called a spade a spade, knowing that honesty can offend,
But that there’s no alternative, for those who don’t wish to offend, oft don’t speak the truth, or somehow truth bend.
Hence that need for honesty-cum-transparency — strong character traits of Christ — who can read our heart and mind,
And it’s just as well He can, for truth comes before those so-called good intentions that we consider more kind.
And yes, Christ never shied away from rebuking and correcting where such was prudent and necessary,
He well aware that a weakness here simply encourages wrong, and also evades one’s Christian duty.
Sure there’s a time, place and way, but oh, how oft that time and place is ignored these days — a perilous mistake —
And we not guilt free, for many who don’t receive that needed rebuke or correction, a baleful path take.
Yes, Christ was no ignoramus, His ministry and ways reality based, hence His warnings and strong words,
He well aware of people’s excuses, their procrastinations, and false thinking that’s away with the birds.
And why He taught obedience, holiness, faithfulness, and said to test everything, lest we go astray,
Or misunderstand Christ-like-ness, objecting to those who via their loving forthrightness, God’s will truly convey.
The truth is, that love is so often misunderstood, folk thinking just in terms of warm fuzzies and so on,
And thus not seeing that love is more than those things that make us feel nice, and at times, its other hat must don.
One that reproves, corrects, withholds, and even punishes, for where such aren’t applied, there can be consequences,
And why not just warm fuzzies, but everything that’s needed for Christian growth, Christ-like-ness-cum-love dispenses.
By Lance Landall
Note, The discipline of God — Hebrews 12:3-11.
Spare Us From Bigots And Bigotry
Spare us from religious bigots, Lord, who if they got their way, would force their religion on everybody,
They so blinded by their ignorance, arrogance, and un-Christ-like-ness, that their folly and the right path can’t see;
And so piously proud of their own religion-cum-denomination — thus shaming Christianity —
For many are left with that poor picture of Christianity, when it’s just religious tripe-cum-bigotry.
If they got their way, Lord, they would use the State to achieve their bigoted ends, they thinking You want then to,
But deludedly so, for Your power and might isn’t given to the likes of these, their ways and thoughts askew,
And how, for the truly sound and righteous don’t turn to men, but put their trust in You, and whatever’s Your will,
They knowing that forcing their beliefs and ways on others incurs Your wrath, and as history shows, leads to ill.
But that’s the nature of bigotry — it can’t see and doesn't want to see — hence the ill the bigoted cause,
They convinced that they aren’t bigoted, and via some faulty spiel, leading others into the coming beast’s jaws;
Yes, an evil, religious, political power of some sort, going by the book of Revelation,
One that gains control of Earth, and thus bigotry enshrines — one that in Your eyes, is an abomination.
Hence why I plead, Lord, spare us from religious bigots, those who’re forceful, those who don’t like dissenters, and who
Justify their actions via their distorted understanding of Scripture, as the deluded always do.
Such Christians oft being the result of perpetuated and inculcated error, and thus failing to see
That the challenging of what we believe is not only healthy, but also what spares us from bigotry.
By Lance Landall
How's Your Response?
One test of whether we are truly a Christian or not is, how we respond when we’re confronted with what we
Aren’t happy to hear, but what’s actually fair — due criticism — which we should ponder on thoughtfully,
And then, respond to in a mature, Christ-like-cum-selfless way, we even grateful for that criticism,
For such provides us with an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than such becoming some schism.
Yes, the truth can sting, but sometimes it needs to, given our thoughtlessness-cum-selfish wrong — our conscience asleep —
And we not perturbed about what we did, or didn’t do when we should’ve done — that promise we didn’t keep.
And hence why our conscience sometimes needs a good pricking, but oh, how we object to such, hence that resistance,
And when it comes to us defending our thoughtlessness-cum-selfish wrong — oh, that self protective insistence.
Hence the question:
Are such excuses sinful? — they being the product of a denial that shouldn’t be, we not wanting to see,
And thus the answer surely — “Yes, they are sinful" — we indulging in a form of lying, effectively.
Thus, out goes that humble receptiveness, that needful soul searching, thanks to that fallen condition-cum-“me,”
For oh, how we conveniently like to kid ourselves, rather than just facing up to reality.
Yes, what fools we are, for where we’ve erred and thus are guilty, we should admit to such, swallowing wrongful pride,
And acknowledging that those who’ve approached us are acting biblically, their approach therefore justified,
For where we’ve a problem with a fellow Christian, we should let them know, for how else will they learn and thus grow?
And by their response, either their likeness to Jesus, or some sad characteristic of the devil show.
By Lance Landall
" 'If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault...' " (Matt 18:15, ESV).
" 'Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents,
forgive him...' " (Luke 17:3, ESV).
A New Breed Of Christian
No, I’m not talking about the new convert to the Christian faith, but a new breed of Christian seen today,
Who deludedly considers him or her self to be far more in tune with God’s will-cum-up with the play.
Yes, deludedly so, for those Christians who are in fact far more in tune with God’s will-cum-up with the play,
Are those returning to the old paths and narrow way, not those who’ve embarked on new paths and the broader way.
Yes, the latter out of sync apostolically, but such unable to see, or not wanting to see,
They messing with God’s Word, bending and twisting it, and teaching that one can’t take this or that literally.
And oh, how they seek those who please itchy ears, and who thereby make sinners feel far more at ease with their sin,
Such sinners being the majority of Christians, they still clinging to what they shouldn’t, and thus not genuine.
Sure they may think they are, but going by the Bible’s definition of such, they’re thinking deludedly,
As belief and sincerity are one thing, but not coming into line with God’s will quite another, you see.
For where Christians choose to walk contrary to God’s will, they thereby display a life that’s at odds with God’s will,
Or to put it another way — hypocrisy — something that’s easy to spot, and that God’s will can't fulfil.
And hence all that has wrongly entered the Church, and the desire now for buildings less churchy — a big mistake —
For churchiness aids Christianity’s witness within society, and why such we shouldn’t forsake.
But sadly, the new Christian thinks otherwise, hence all the changes occurring with greater rapidity,
And why so many Christians are becoming less and less like Christ, they becoming more worldly than holy.
And in order to sanction such, they’ve embraced a convenient theology, one that always finds fault,
And by that I mean, with the Word of God, they disputing what’s rightly held, hence how man and not God they exalt.
And why further and further they stray, respect and reverence for sacred things having long gone with the wind;
Such having wrongly been secularized-cum-bottled, boxed and canned, silver plated, gold plated, bronzed and tinned.
Hence why now we’ve Christian men and women who can be bought and sold, truth and obedience low on their list,
Their conscience no longer as true to duty as the needle to the pole; they a self focussed activist,
And by that I mean, they seeking to change things to suit their desires, not God’s desires, and by fair means or foul;
And though preaching love and condemning the judging of others — oh, how at their opponents they jeer and scowl.
Yes, their selfish and unbiblical boots have trodden on many in their rush to loosen all and sundry,
Hence those cracked foundations and tumbling pillars, and mist such, these modern money changers with their heresy.
Oh, how they assault the things of God, and all this amidst their hollow and ignorant talk of unity,
For all they do is cause fragmentation, schisms and great uncertainty — yes, anything but unity.
A new breed of Christian?
Well, perhaps they're just a contemporary version of an old breed of Christian.
By Lance Landall
"
'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where
the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your
souls...' " (Jer 6:16, NIV).
"
'Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy
that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the
gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who
find it are few' " (Matt 7:13,14, ESV).
"For
the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine.
Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a
great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths"
(2 Tim 4:3,4, NIV).
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death” (Prov 14:12, NIV).
“
‘No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love
the other, or else he will be devoted to the one and despise the
other...’ ” (Matt 6:24, ESV).
“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too. …” (1 Cor 10:21,
NIV).
“Don't you know that a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough?” (1Cor 5:6, NIV).
“Am
I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to
please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a
servant of God” (Gal 1:10, NIV).
“I
have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold
their peace day or night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not
silent” (Isa 62:6, KJV).
The Book Of Revelation — A Must Know!
The book of Revelation isn’t as complex or mysterious as many seem to claim, and wrongly,
For such discourages others from bothering to see what this book’s really all about, tragically.
A book that every Christian should know like the back of their hand, for important messages are contained there,
In other words, End-time revelations-cum-warnings that everyone needs to know, for Christ will soon appear.
So what are these things we need to know?
Well, for one thing, God's warning us (via symbolic angels) to leave behind all that's worldly, false and corrupt,
For the evils of heresy, pagan falsehood, and spiritualism, our Lord will soon interrupt.
And by that I mean, via His consuming wrath, which will bring an end to all He views an abomination,
Including an End-time power that’ll be controlling the whole Earth, one that oppresses civilisation.
Yes, one that eventually demands that everyone worship it, hence its religious nature, clearly,
Though obviously a political “beast” as well, for it has the clout to ensure compliance, you see.
And why Christians shouldn’t be aiding any Church and State alliance, nor any falsehood or heresy,
For God is clearly warning against such, and says, “Come out of her,” calling such Babylon, naturally.
Hence the dangers inherent in today’s ecumenical scene, and why we should study diligently,
For today, God’s speaking to individual hearts, and not setting up some modern-day theocracy.
Yes, of course He’s always appealed to the hearts of individuals, but I’m simply making a point here,
And that is, that God won’t be blessing any End-time power or alliance, for this, the Scriptures make clear.
Another book to turn to is Daniel, for both Daniel and Revelation are linked prophetically,
And by that I mean, there’re connections between the two regarding what I’ve mentioned apocalyptically.
And oh, what a blessing one receives from searching their chapters, for within them, God’s love and care is revealed,
And by that I mean, via His timely warnings, of which history attests, but which the devil wants concealed.
And why we need to know both books intimately, relying on Scripture and God, not men-cum-their plans, who
Rely on force, powers, alliances, majorities and so on, which in time they’ve always cause to rue.
And so it will be prior to Christ’s return, for it's clear that politics and religion will wed — disastrously —
For when folk cry “Peace and safety,” sudden destruction will greet them, for all their plans were flawed and contrary.
Yes...
Two things that God’s fussy about are truth and separation from the world, for He’s the God of truth, and Holy,
And therefore wants us to be upholders of truth like Him, we growing in righteousness, shunning what’s worldly.
And this automatically meaning: Not being unequally yoked with the State — a marriage made in Hell —
For God has cursed such, and thus destruction is its end — yes, it’s honeymoon only lasting for a little spell.
By Lance Landall
“You
adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is
hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world
becomes an enemy of God” (James 4:4, NIV).
"Then
I heard another voice from heaven saying, 'Come out of her, my people,
lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues' " (Rev
18:4, RSV).
“Then
I saw another beast [power] coming out of the earth. He had two horns
like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon [deceptive in appearance because
it later changes character, becomes Satanic]. It exercised all the
authority of the first beast [previous power] on his behalf, and made
the earth and its inhabitants worship [obviously it’s religious] the
first beast [in other words, it effectively fulfils the previous powers
desires], whose fatal wound had been healed [revives from its previous
fall from power]” (Rev 13:11,12, NIV).
"And he [the second
"beast," alias the "image"] performed great and miraculous signs, even
causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in full view of men.
Because of the signs he was given power to do on behalf of the first
beast, he deceived the inhabitants of the earth..."
(Rev 13:13,14, NIV).
“He
[the second beast — the new political-religious system] was given power
to give breath [begins to function] to the image [copy] of the first
beast, so that it [the image] could speak [through its laws and
enactment’s] and cause [force] all who refused to worship the image
[copy] of the beast [the first beast] to be killed” (Rev 13:15, NIV).
"In
the time of those kings [today], that the God of heaven will set up a
kingdom that will never be destroyed [a direct reference to Christ's
second coming], nor will it be left to other people. It will crush all
those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure
forever" (Dan 2:44, NIV).
“For
when they shall say, peace and security; then sudden destruction comes
upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not
escape.” (1Thess 5:3, Douay-Rheims Version).
The following is worth noting:
"As
Christians we are not here to provide an ethic for society or the
state, but to clearly define an ethic for disciples of Jesus Christ. In
the American system of government it is difficult for this stance to be
understood. We operate with the myth of being a Christian nation, and
we seek to interpret for society an ethic that we can bless as
Christians. We need a new awareness of the pluralism of the New
Testament, that the crucial issue is the difference between the church
and the world, and that the church operates "within the perfection of
Christ," while the world operates outside the perfection or will of
Christ. Christians influence the state for good through Christian
ethics and integrity, but they do not equate church and state. Only an
indepth understanding of this issue can save us from a cultural and a
civil religion."
Myron Augsburger
You might like to read my poems "Simply Love Them" and "Little Boxes".
