Religion Is Religion
I do not apologize for the faithless heathen that I be
I had enough of gods as I was growing up don’t you see
A verse here a prayer there and to church on Sunday twice
They say if I didn’t do all this I wouldn’t turn out very nice
To my pious friends and relatives I do not rave and rant
But keeping still about foolishness is something that I can’t
So I just make fun of all the silliness in song
And dare all the righteous religious ones to tell me I am wrong
I walked in the church like a good girl should
Others followed me like I knew they would
Because religion is religion wherever it may be
So listen and I’ll tell you what religion did to me
I sat down in a pew like a good girl should
They started passing the plate like I knew they would
Because religion is religion wherever it may be
So listen and I’ll tell you what religion did to me
I walked up the aisle like a good girl should
The preacher was a grinning like I knew he would
Because religion is religion wherever it may be
So listen and I’ll tell you what religion did to me
I’d never been in church before and nothing was familiar
A closer look around the place nothing seemed sillier
I walked to the altar like a good girl should
The preacher baptized me like I knew he would
Because religion is religion wherever it may be
So listen and I’ll tell you what religion did to me
I got down on my knees like a good girl should
The preacher felt me up like I knew he would
Because religion is religion wherever it may be
So listen and I’ll tell you what religion did to me
I said a prayer to a god like a good girl should
He turned a deaf ear like I knew he would
Because a god is a god wherever he won’t be
Now you know what religion did to me
lyrics by meme
Love this song – peace to you!
Thank you so much. Just a little fun with the serious. Welcome to my blog. I found yours when I was just looking around.
we make no apologies for being godless
Wish I could write a bit more, but I’m so tired, physically:-)
Just 3 coffees today… I’m dragging my being…
So just stopped to say Hi, and also I enjoyed your song.
All he best!
Rom, the fallen apart…
Tired? Don’t get tired of visiting my blog.
What you need is for Meme to sing you a little song. That always peps up everyone. lol
Getting out my songbook and flipping through.
That was sooooooo kind:-)
Looking fwd. to it!
Rom
Have you read any of the writings of Christopher Hitchens? I have placed “Arguably” on my 2013 reading list.
Yes, I have. I always enjoyed watching his debates.
He was brilliant! Have you read any Karen Armstrong?
wahoo its wondeful
Thanks for listening.
It is very brave of you to write for the justice, and for the truth, and for the love of humanity! My sincere respect for you Meme!
kc
I can only write what I feel and in the way I feel it. Everyone has that opportunity in their blog. And everyone has the right to interpret what I write as they wish.
I do look for the truth and like people.
There is much I need to learn from you, and anyone whose heart that can contain an Universe.
kc
There is not a day that goes by without learning from something I read on a blog or comments. And so many things I need to keep learning over and over.
All our lives are fuller for corresponding with others around the world.
You are right, the last time I looked into my father’s eye, I felt that he had so many things that he would like to tell me, but instead he kept quiet. He only told me that, I am not young anymore. I know what he meant. The passing of my parents makes me realise every stage in life is a big challenge, for us to grow within.
kc
Organized religion is dangerous. So much evil has happened under the banner of religion. Horrible. And … as you refer to … the cover ups! Inexcusable.
Fortunately I have never been deeply involved or had deep beliefs. I just try to do a small part to tell it as I and others see it.
Well put Meme! Very well put.
Thank you, Heidi. Behind silliness there is seriousness.
Line 20. Asshole. Does your family know?
I don’t even tell my family I blog. lol
No, actually they think I am reading great literature by Jonathan Swift.
Ok, that’s a better answer. Still, i’m not happy about line 20.
No, of course not. Who would be happy about that?
I write not of myself but of what does happen and is still happening and what is being protected and hidden.
I sing about what others write pages and pages about. I can’t write that way. But I have given just as much thought to the words I do write and am just as serious.
Oh, i thought this was a slight crack in the door, an insight into something that happened. i’m glad to hear you weren’t writing from personal experience, but yes, still not happy the line even has to be written.
Dear Meme
Is this a comment harassment? I certainly have my eye opened for people who loves God. Shame on the people who claims that they have love.
kc
I don’t think any harrassment is meant from anyone. We all see the world through different eyes. I am sure all who post here have respect for what I say as I for sure have for any comments I receive.
I have learned a precious lesson from you, I will remember it and keep it in my heart. Thank you =).
kc