Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted December 3, 2018 Chapters:  ...24 25 -26- 27... 


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The rudderless ship

by CD Richards

 
  

I can't imagine going back in time

to live life as I did when I was young;

when failing to comply was called a crime

and blind obedience's praises sung.


Yet, some folk seem to need a guiding hand—

a father figure, showing them the way;

what's right or wrong, they cannot understand,

unless inscribed divinely onto clay.


Is forming one's own judgements mortal sin?

Don't brains exist so we can work it out?

A child needs their behaviours pencilled in;

an adult's one who's learned to deal with doubt.


Some Biblical advice for one who clings:

"When I grew up, I gave up childish things."


 



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There is a much thrown-about argument in apologetics that basically says if one doesn't believe in an almighty being who dictates what is right and wrong, it's impossible to have a moral compass. Another way this belief is presented is that the non-believer is like a rudderless ship, thrashing about in stormy seas, with no sense of direction.

This is a nonsensical argument, and my little poem is a response to that claim.

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