Spiritual
Mutations:
Some thoughts on theological shifts over time
All religions mutate over time.
simplicity getz lost
& aren't most humans blind in manifold wayz?
Wasn't dah Noble Path ta muck asspirents free
not ta bind 'em with rituals
err komplex liturgy?
Didn't Kristianity farst arise in humble simplicity
nut with bishops chunting extensive kreeds
sanctionin' kingships wit decrees?
Didn't Izzlum start az a religion ah peace
& ta surrender ta Allah's Will –
not attack udder views
err issuin' fatwahs ta loot & kill?
Didn't the Sikh Way inspire udders ta Seek –
not ta kreate hierarchies
err kreate jobs fer those wishin ta preach?
Call me a heretic if ya will
but faith's a verb, nut a noun
& eventually
all gudde things mutate inta ill, then nil.
| Anya: |
Isn't this dude on dangerous ground? |
| Devani: |
(laughing) Aren't we all? Is there actually any "safe ground" in this world? |
| Carlos: |
Indeed. Moreover, in nearly all faiths there are so many streams. The diversity of belief is amazing. |
| Brice: |
(sipping a cold cappuccino) So is human short-sightedness.
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