Institutionalised Religion (Inspired By Marx) Poem by DM W

Institutionalised Religion (Inspired By Marx)

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Institutionalised religion:
It is a crutch for the weak.
Yet it is a mansion for the strong.
For the poor it is a lifeline.
For the rich it justifies
Their power and control.

DM W
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: social injustice
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Kumarmani Mahakul 04 September 2019

This is a beautiful poem on social injustice having touching expression. Thanks for sharing.

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Dominic Windram 04 September 2019

Thanks Kumarmani...your comments are very helpful to me!

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Mahtab Bangalee 04 September 2019

wow great thought by the great inspiration// like it

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Dominic Windram 04 September 2019

Thanks Mahtab...yes it was inspired by Marx who stated that, 'Religion is the opium of the people.'

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