the foremost

~ Sonya Kassam

at the birth of religion
the foremost followers
were not preachers
but revolutionaries

~ Ali, the foremost ~

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  2. The act of founding a new anything is a revolution. Religion is but a way of living the good life.
    thank you for reminding us of this truth, Sonya.

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    1. Preachers should recognise that religion is born of a necessity to change. Sadly a lot of them seem to be stuck in a static rut. Religion should open hearts not suppress minds. Thanks for your comments Robert.

      (This series of 3 poems are all inspired by the same lectures I shared with you.)

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