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Atheists All
by Leland Waldrip → (All Poetry by Leland Waldrip)
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We all have our own beliefs. The opposite side of this same coin, of course, is the universality of non-belief.

Atheists All

 

Each historic age, Gods seem all the rage,

But always some use a different gauge,

Live not by values from scroll divined,

But by human reason and logic defined.

 

These atheists don’t believe in Gods,

Find solutions in the physical odds

That chance and circumstance play,

Not the popular supernatural way.

 

Despite what reason and fact implore,

Gods’re still worshipped, same as before.

And the atheists that live here and now,

To supernatural Gods don’t kneel or bow.

 

If a God loved by another on this earth,

You just ignore as of no spiritual worth,

You are atheist to the lover of that God,

And from his point of view, quite odd.


 

You are atheist if you don’t believe in Ka,

Won’t bow before Woden, Indra and Kamsa,

Deny fealty to Satan, Buddha and Allah,

The Holy Ghost, Brahma, Vishnu and Bhaga.

 

You are atheist if you don’t believe in Zeus,

Or for sun god Apollo have little use,

You’re atheist if you don’t believe in Osiris,

Or if Poseidon’s not the apple of your Iris.

 

We’re all atheists — kids, dads and mothers,

Some just believe in fewer Gods than others.

Understand why rampant atheism we all reflect,

To know why Gods of all stripes, some reject.


 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Atheists All"
Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on August 16, 2008
You have God given talent and a heart of GOLD.

Success Always,

John Michael

Reviewed by Nath Yogi
Reviewed on May 20, 2004
Who sees the theist
In an atheist
He goes beyond both the theist
And the atheist.

Reviewed by Brittany Renée
Reviewed on January 16, 2004
O_O... WOW, that was REALLY brilliant.

In Prayer, Brittany

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on January 5, 2004
Write on, Leland!

Reviewed on January 4, 2004
A thought-provoking piece Leland! I certainly wish everyone to believe in something, if not God. It is through our own beliefs that we are stronger and more positive in our lives...and I will always believe in God and His power.

Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o)

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 4, 2004
What can I say that the others have not covered? You certainly provoked thought with this write and, if such was your intent, you have been hugely successful. Thank you for making us think, Leland. Love and peace, Regis.

Reviewed by Divinity 11 (Reader)
Reviewed on January 4, 2004
way to open eyes to a new way to view it all! i liked it

thanks for stopping by and your great and witty comment "we all have a nose for this sort of thing..
your comment was
one of those things that made me think, damn, why didn't i write that?
:)
jessica
aka
gypsie

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on January 4, 2004

We’re all atheists — kids, dads and mothers,
Some just believe in fewer Gods than others.
Understand why rampant atheism we all reflect,
To know why Gods of all stripes, some reject.

..indeed at some time or other in our lives we all tend to reject the belief in a Deity..however life and its scenario quickly puts us back on the road of faith etc.
remarkable write Leland..as I always say..whenever I visit your den I leave "pondering"..thankyou!

Vesna :)







Reviewed on January 3, 2004
I agree, very thought provoking, I liked what you had to say here,

Reindeer

Reviewed on January 3, 2004
Hummmm as always Leland food for thought in a famished world. Very good slant. I like it.

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on January 3, 2004
Live and let live, is what I deeply believe. Thought provoking write, Leland.

Carmen

Reviewed on January 3, 2004
I agree with Debra and Safi- we are free to choose our own paths- which we shall account for.

Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)
Reviewed on January 3, 2004
Nice one Leland. Made me wonder if you have been reading my mind of late. Whilst I appreciate the many religious poems that are posted on AD, I am one of those aetheists and therefore it is refreshing to read a poem such as this.

Reviewed on January 2, 2004
At heart... or within spirit - or essence - even the stoniest will occasionally find himself wrapped in heather, even the most dry will run rivulets from some hidden source, even from barren land blue roses will bloom... and a simple gaze in wonder at the first blush of Dawn or an awed smile at a star that suddenly shoots across the Twilight... are proofs that we are all Believers, after all. Never mind the Divinity, what matters is the sense of divine...
Have the most divine of infinite New Years, my dear friend who always make my mind and spirit lose and find themselves in endless conversations... **warm smile**
Blessings*Love*Dreams
~Alexandra~*~.

Reviewed by Oirdheirc Mor (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Hi Leland,
Happy New Year,
I love to read your writing, you always leaving one thinking now that is a thought, what higher accolade can one say.
Mor.

Reviewed by Pamela Kimmell
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
I think it's human nature to want to believe in "something"....what label we apply varies it seems throughout the world (and probably the universe!!).....but the need to believe there's a "higher power" keeps us at least interested in searching for it - or maybe just inspires us in other ways. You chose a very thought provoking subject....from the comments here, it would seem it got us ALL to stop and THINK. Never hurts to do that!

Happy New Year Leland,
Pamela

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
I like this look at "the other side of the coin." As usual, you display enviable wisdom in this write.

Peace,
Bob

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
LOL - Or if Poseidon’s not the apple of your Iris. -- clever ...
I see your point on the Gods we DON'T worship!
Well written an d thought out!
Very good!
ShyPoet1

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Hi Leland...I don't much like all the titles people put on others....what exactly is an atheist...either one believes in God or not...and if they do...which God do they believe in...maybe they just think they are God...this is so very thought provoking and Ilove your insight into this one...great writing...happy new year to you...Oh I think you know...I do believe in God..Jesus...just didnt feel right to me to cick on the comment button without my testimony ((((smiles)))) floria

Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Well L, you laid it out here in fantastic fashion. Poetically designed and moving in word. A genius mind of word created this, a fantastic brain of write wrote this. In your wisdom I bow. G

Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Those aetheists who don't believe in gods, deem themselves gods. Very interesting concept, Leland, and truthful within the context. Very well written. ~~Bonnie Q

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Insightful and thought provoking write Leland!!

Happy New Year buddy!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Leland, this is a very thought provoking and insightful write. But I have to just say thank you for sharing and as for the subject..I'll just keep my opinions to myself! Lisa

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
LOL Me too!

Seriously though Leland, I tend to think each does as they do....My religion is Catholic...I'm from Irish, Italian parents how could I not be. :op

I had the church in my upbringing....My Child is Christened. I have been know to go to Mass.....but when I feel the need...I believe that nobody has the right to tell anyone else what they should do.

This is a very fascinating and well written piece. I enjoyed ty, Dani

Reviewed on January 2, 2004
you have your beliefs, just as you and others do theirs; but i am a christian and am not afraid to profess my faith. but that is all i am going to say; i don't need to be causing any trouble. a very good write; well done! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Enjoyed the creation of this thought!

Reviewed by john zimmerman
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Leland,

good write, well crafted

as for the content, I'm with Ted

john+

Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
There are those who believe in gods many and there are those who claim not to believe in anything at all, though the truth is something else (as Debra had already pointed out).
And yes man is blessed with the freedom to choose his path...But then again life is too short to waste on confusion and error.

The Islamic view is that there is no compulsion in religion: the right way is clear from error.
I testify that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. I am a sincere advisor to you and to anyone who fears death and looks forward to a life of ease and happiness that Allah is your Lord and that you have no other Lord but Him.
Best regards,
Safi

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
I'm staying out of the discussion.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
Very interesting piece, Leland. Some warring folks over the centuries have even worshipped the same god - but called him by a different name - and thus did battle. Shows me mankind has far far to go yet.

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap
Reviewed on January 2, 2004
I think it's great. One of the biggest problems with religion through the centuries is the urge to bump off anybody who doesn't agree with you on the ways and means of it all. We have some in the Pentagon and they have some scattered from Hell to breakfast. Who will win? I hope we do, although I am not sure of our moral high ground at all.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
Hi Leland, can't help wonder what brought this on. All I can say since you know my thoughts is, let each person live according to their own belief and let them be responsible for their own actions without reproof from each other.Whatever the degree of our belief it shouldn't keep us from our respecting each other especially if we are friends and care for the person, like I do you;-) All of your writes are top drawer!Happy New Year!

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
Leland...as usual thought provoking write from you....enjoyed much...learned much...love n luck....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
Not believing in anything, is still believing in something, so is their such thing as an atheist, unless ones incapable of thinking! just some peoples god is commerce, etc, ell constructed I must say..

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
Faith in the God of the Bible is better than nothing, and seems more sensible to me..
I have no control over how one believes. Atheists or not...
Everyone has their own bag..
Have a great 2004

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
Hi Leland,

I have been taking a lot of flack lately for being an atheist. I just don't occupy my time with living my life for a God whose existence I have no first hand knowledge of. I do however know that the life on this planet exists and so I live my life for life. I take notice of my actions with regard to how it affects the world around me. I have no interest in living my present life for the hope of a hereafter. I do live for the hereafter of the life that will continue after I have passed on. I hope that made some sort of sense.

Happy New Year to you. ~ Sara

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
yes, but are you an atheist if you beleieve in the god within yourself? ... thought provoking write ...


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