Most Atheism UK members are pretty much convinced that God doesn’t exist, but if (s)he did exist, this is what Steve Hammond would like to ask her/him:
Letter to God
Dear God – not sure if you will get this or not
But here is the reason that I write
I am slightly puzzled by a few discrepancies
Cos I hear you’re omnipotent right?
Firstly let me say thanks very much
For a world which in many ways is great
Especially as it only took you a week
There is so, so much to celebrate.
We’ve got all those beautiful landscapes
Where we can worship you in church & chapel
You gave us a good book to guide us
By the way sorry about that apple
You wrote out some good commandments
To the point of being Zealous
And some of them are common sense
But there’s really no need to be jealous
Because you are all omniscient
I suppose you know about this letter
And you know that I’m thinking that things could improve
And this world could perhaps be a little better.
And you gave us this brain with which to think
Which leads me to explain my frustration
If we choose logic instead of the myths
Are we condemned to eternal damnation?
So at risk of eternity in fire and brimstone
And failing to give you enough praise
I’m wondering if its possible be a good person
Yet still question your mysterious ways
Far be it from me to tell you what to do
But I do have a simple suggestion
Because people wonder why children suffer
And I ask myself the same question
So could we not have a new rule book
If you don’t mind me saying it straight
With a little less emphasis on taking your name in vain
Something more modern and more up to date
Cos none of us have got any oxen
So don’t tease us with threats and bribes
Don’t expect us to agree or understand
The ramblings of some ancient scribes
Just give it to us straight – a few simple rules
Lets keep everything fair
And maybe then we’ll all get along
And enjoy this world that we share
And one more thing – I’ve nearly finished now
To which religion should I belong?
They can’t all be right – it doesn’t make sense
Could it be that all of them are wrong?
Steve Hammond
