WAR, RELIGION AND ATHEISM Part 2: Marx and Engels

WAR, RELIGION AND ATHEISM Part 2: Marx and Engels

“COMMUNISM BEGINS FROM THE OUTSET WITH ATHEISM” - Karl Marx My purpose is to debunk the notion some people have that religion causes most or all war (yes I have heard people make that claim, and the Crusades are commonly used as purported “evidence” for it), and instead to show that war comes from the … Continue reading WAR, RELIGION AND ATHEISM Part 2: Marx and Engels →

WHO KILLED CHRIST?

I killed Christ I killed him with my tongue when I slandered my neighbor and spread rumors about him I killed him with my finger when I pointed it at someone else I killed him with my fist, when I sought revenge on my enemy I killed Christ I killed him by my neglect, when … Continue reading WHO KILLED CHRIST? →

IS RELIGION THE CAUSE OF ALL WAR? Part 1: Introduction

IS RELIGION THE CAUSE OF ALL WAR? Part 1: Introduction

Many times in my life I’ve heard this statement by people who claim to be atheists: “Religion is the cause of all war”. A close cousin to this belief was addressed in John Lennon’s anthem, “Imagine” in which he blamed both religion and patriotism for war, and dreamed of the day when everyone would just … Continue reading IS RELIGION THE CAUSE OF ALL WAR? Part 1: Introduction →

SLIME

At the risk of treading on even more toes than I have, I decided to relay some song words which often pop up in my mind (no pun intended). They will speak for themselves. Hoping not to infringe copyright laws, I must quickly say that all the praise goes to the author, Frank Zappa. The … Continue reading SLIME →

THE SPARROW FALLING

THE SPARROW FALLING

One day recently I was driving a large vehicle at considerable speed, when two small birds – swifts - flew across the road in front of me. One of them managed to avoid the truck but the other didn’t. I heard a little thud from the body of the truck over me. As before when … Continue reading THE SPARROW FALLING →