Poetry – Bullshit – a poem about suicide bombers, ISIS and fanaticism.

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The whole spectre of suicide bombings, religious fanaticism and violence has taken on a greater and greater significance.

the extremists seem to be pushing for an all-out war with the West. It is a clash of ideologies. They want to impose their religious beliefs on the world. They see it as a battle between Islam and Christianity.

I do not see it that way at all. For centuries Muslims and Christians and Jews have lived together in harmony. Every now and then a fanatical element, or politically inspired prejudice, or seeker of power, uses the religious card to further their ends.

We have to put the present situation in context with the past.

There is a battle going on. It is between the people who wish to live in a world of diversity and harmony, where all people’s views are respected and we learn to accept our differences, or a world of fundamental intolerance.

I know which I would fight for.

This poem was written from the perspective of a bomber who woke up to the fact that he was being used and was merely a pawn in a power struggle.

Bullshit

They told me I’d go to heaven

When I strapped on that bomb

That paradise would be mine

And everything would be fine

 

In the bus on the way to market

Fidgeting with my change

Cherishing each second and trying to mark it

As the end comes into range

 

They said there was no other way

It was hidden in the genes

To draw attention to the day

The end justifies the means

 

But I’ve thought about it

And I’ve weighed up the blend

There is only ever just the means

And there never is an end.

 

Opher 11.3.96

ISIL, Boko Haram, Al Qaeda, Taliban, etc. – world domination

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There are presently groups of militant Islamists who are intent on world domination. Their perverse interpretation of Islam creates a violent Jihadist war as they seek to impose their narrow view of the Koran on everyone.

Their vision:

  • To impose strict Islamic law on the whole world and all people.
  • To promote conflict with the West and all religions including those elements of Islam who do not conform to their radical ideology.
  • To use terror, war and conquest to achieve a global caliphate.
  • To banish all non-Islamic practice such as music.
  • To destroy all historic sites and art depicting human or animals which are seen as idolatry.
  • To impose strict Muslim dress code and social mores
  • To banish female education and emancipation
  • To destroy all other faiths
  • To kill all those who do not subscribe to their faith or are, under their interpretation of religious texts, abominations such as homosexuals
  • To use hatred and revenge as motivation to achieve this end.

As a practicing antitheist this sounds about par for the course. In the past the Christians, Hindus and Jews have all had their turn at a similar vision.

The end result is always the same: misery, death, torture, poverty, destruction, strict imposition of ridiculous medieval customs, more hatred, more revenge and inevitable defeat.

They believe, fuelled by money streaming in from billionaire Saudi’s, that they can actually take on and defeat the rest of the world. It is a pipe-dream. Sooner or later everyone will get together and eradicate them.

My vision is slightly different:

  • We live in peace and harmony in a global society that tolerates people of all religions and none, homosexuals and anyone who chooses a different life-style or vision.
  • We live in a rich, creative environment in which people can dress how they want, appreciate art, music, theatre, dance and the wide spectrum of culture and respect other people’s views.
  • We are all equal regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or creed
  • We use non-violent protest to oppose anyone who seeks to impose their intolerant vision on others
  • We start addressing the real global problems that we have created – environmental destruction, over-population, annihilation of animals, deforestation, poverty, inequality and war

I believe we have to work actively to build a new positive zeitgeist.

ISIS, Al Shabaab, Taliban, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and other fascist fanatics days are numbered.

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It is quite clear that the reign of terror being carried out around the world by Islamic religious fanatics is coming to an end.

Militarily in all regions the forces opposed to them are becoming better equipped and organised and they are being driven back and defeated. People around the world, including most Muslims, have been repulsed by the callous brutality and intolerance of these groups. They are sickened by the beheadings, burnings, torture, kidnappings, crushing to death, crucifixion and other primitive behaviours associated with these thugs. They fail to see how anyone can imagine they are carrying out God’s will and are beginning to turn away in disgust.

Financially the opposition to these demonic sadists have begun to get their act together. They are beginning to root out the supply of funds and starve the uncivilised fanatics of the money they need to perpetrate their crimes.

The Caliphate is doomed though it will writhe about and cause misery and mayhem for some time to come.

I would prefer things to take a different route. I would like to see the indoctrinated begin to question the tenets on which their perverted views are based and realise that the true test of civilised humanity is its attitude to the people who are different to them, the minorities and the weak. Instead of oppression, hatred and barbarity they could practice tolerance, respect, benevolence and harmony. Love and compassion is surely better?

Is that not what Jesus, Mohamed and the rest were supposed to have been preaching?

How come religion always culminates in torture and death?

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we freed ourselves from this primitive superstition once and for all!

Taliban, Al-Shabaab, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haraam, ISIS and a dozen more Jihadist terror organisations – founded on oil.

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The barbaric thrust of these groups is to create terror and subjugate.

They believe that all non-believers are subhuman and can be slaughtered with impunity.

Their aim is to bring their distorted version of Islam to the world and impose their mediaeval sharia law on everyone. If they had their way all our women would be locked up in doors, dressed in veils from head to foot, and forbidden to be educated, to drive, vote or walk alongside their men. Alcohol would be banned. Music would be banned and we would all be walking about looking like part actors in a biblical film. There would be public lashings and executions.

Now I am quite happy if people down my street or in another country voluntarily wish to live like that. That’s their choice. What I object to is the imposition of these practices on unwilling participants.

The funding for this present is being bankrolled from billionaires in Saudi. The oil bonanza is fuelling this. When the oil dries up their money will dry up and they will return to be inconsequential.

This version of Islam has no future. The indoctrinated ‘product’ of the Madrasas will not be the scientists and technologists of the future. For that you need a good education. When the oil money dries up so will their importance.

Long live green energy and thank heavens for good education.

The only way to deal with fascism is through education!