OUT OF THE BIBLE BELT

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    OUT OF THE BIBLE BELT

     

    The belt was placed so tight that the individual had trouble with his righteous walk.

    A belt designed to hold up the values and teachings of this Christian;

    Residing and Ministering in a particular region deemed more holy than most.

    Got bold and declared the land to be special enough to prevent that ever- present sin.

    Simply! By Residing and Ministering in a particular region deemed more holy than most?

     

    Recognized for the Southern Baptist that tightened their belts in support of black slavery-

    Whom broke away to form a Convention of like followers and believers of such things.

    Confused with their practice of Christianity, and holding to a creed without wavering-

    Abusive Christian Philosophy joined in marriage with Social and Political Conservatism.

     

    In the latter days of history, the Belt was loosened to be much more inclusive-

    Producing ministry efforts that led to progressive kingdom building and real change.

    A belt that was once restricted so tight, and held to be a wonderful Southern exclusive-

    Now leading the way in the New Crusades, and effectively causing global change!

     

    Television evangelist speaking with that bold, unique, slow southern draw-

    Sowing that good seed, just for a World-Wide captive audience to take- in and see.

    Ordained by God to carry a message of repentance, and delivering it all so raw-

    Took that gospel Out of The Bible Belt, and gave it to you and me.

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    AIXA commented on OUT OF THE BIBLE BELT

    06-07-2009

    Very interesting and spiritual, we are all God's creation and are mission for life is to carry God's word.

    orsonav

    06/07/2009

    Thank you for reading this poem.

    soulwriter commented on OUT OF THE BIBLE BELT

    06-05-2009

    Great poetic history, expressed in a written voice of conviction. I have lived int the Bible Belt and experienced the good, the bad, the ugly - and the miracles of good vs evil, so I can say that I feel this as you took a difficult subject matter and made it your own.. Good Job, keep expressing!

    orsonav

    06/05/2009

    Thank you for reading this poem and giving feedback.

    Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you or else it is nothing, an empty formalized bore around which pedants can endlessly drone their notes and explanations.

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