The Dangerous Idea

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Australian poet, Christianity, Jesus Christ, poem, poetry

The Dangerous Idea

How speaks this interfering Jew?
They say his followers are few.
He preaches much as others do.
But love your enemies?…….that’s new!

— D.N. O’Brien

The Need to be Cheekier

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Australian poet, Christianity, limerick, Limerick poem, Limerick poetry, poem, poetry

Christianity has had the gong,
For it has appeased for too long.
This turning the cheek
Is just seen as weak;
Islam may be wrong but it’s strong.

Point of Difference

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Christianity, Formal poetry, jesus, poem, poetry

Sure, you can tell jokes about Jesus,
Until the world ends or Hell freezes.
You may draw rude cartoons;
Call his followers loons.
They may well get annoyed
And your company avoid.
But sleep soundly in bed –

They won’t cut off your head.

Chalk and Cheese

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Christianity, islam, limerick, multiculturalism, poem, poetry, Secularism

While both from each other recoil;
Like pus from the lance of a boil,
One spreads and infects;
Its host genuflects,
And strives to mix water and oil.