Waiting for Sentimental Water
“The Gospels, along with the rest of the New Testament, have been translated into at least 1,726 languages”. Google AI Overview
See also Acts 5:1-11.
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The church presents itself as God’s own stop
Sign just before the precipice to Hell.
This church is far too ugly. It’s main crop
Is guilt. Beside the church waits its main well
Of hate and condemnation that it calls
God’s love. The priest comes out and pulls a rope,
And what comes up? (Inside expectant walls
The congregation waits.) A muddled hope
The priest delivers from his pail. Perhaps
He gives a sip of wine or broken bread.
These gifts are said to offer light, but slaps
Of guilt are what they give. The truth glows dead.
In every accent known to humans guilt
Comes at them. Heaven’s rivers bring sad silt.
~ Phillip Whidden
by phillipw | Mar 17, 2025 | CH, GU, RE |