The Conundrum of Religious Grandeur and Poverty

The paradox of religious wealth and poverty,
Is a subject that has long plagued humanity,
With many questioning the morality,
Of grandeur in places of spirituality.

For religion often preaches humility,
And to care for the less fortunate is a duty,
But how can this message be true,
When religious buildings are adorned in jewels and gold too?

The Vatican, with its priceless art,
Is a testament to wealth, not to impart,
The teachings of Jesus, who lived simply and humble,
His message lost in the glitter of gold and jumble.

Hindu temples, made of marble and fine art,
Are a contrast to the poverty of their nearby part,
How can people worship in such grandeur,
When their neighbors suffer in poverty and squalor?

It seems that wealth has infiltrated religion,
With buildings and possessions becoming its addiction,
Forgetting the message of love and compassion,
In the pursuit of materialistic satisfaction.

But what of the poor, who struggle to survive,
In a world where wealth and prosperity thrive,
Why should they suffer, when religions possess,
Such grandeur and wealth, that should be used to bless?

This raises questions about the purpose of religion,
And the role it plays in society and civilization,
Is it to glorify wealth and material possessions,
Or to bring comfort, hope and blessings to the oppressed?

Atheists argue that religion is a distraction,
From the reality of the world and its imperfections,
That it provides false hope and a lack of solution,
For the problems of poverty and inequality that need resolution.

But for those who believe, religion is a way,
To bring comfort and hope, day by day,
To live a life of love, kindness and generosity,
And to help those in need, with humility and sobriety.

The truth lies somewhere between the two,
A balance between wealth and humility, too,
For religion should not glorify wealth, but rather,
It should encourage compassion and help for the fatherless and the widow.

In conclusion, the paradox of religious wealth and poverty,
Is a subject that deserves much scrutiny and clarity,
For it raises questions about the morality,
Of religion, wealth and its impact on humanity.












The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XV, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
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