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In His Name Only


“By God anointed…”

religions claim,

then fight to steal His throne

 

Devotion pledged

in false pretense,

to become the greater known

 

A figurehead

to suit their needs,

they break His every rule

 

To seize with power

these ‘Chosen Ones’

—intentions harsh and cruel

 

(Villanova University: April, 2021) 

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