This collection of satirical poems homes in on the inconsistencies
and downright perversities of what passes in our culture as "Holy
Writ." Turning to satire, with its long and distinguished record of
exposing folly and bringing enlightenment through humor, the author
leaves no doubt that primitive religion posing as eternal truth is
just the sort of folly that satire is meant to correct.
He lets his poetic imagination roam widely, as he takes on the
roles of Eve, Noah, Sarah, Jonah, David, Mary, Jesus, Judas, and
even the biblical Jehovah Himself, ("I never apologize, never
explain."). We also hear from priests, televangelists, and faith
healers, as well as some sensible contemporaries, commenting on
what it means to live a life of reason.
At the conclusion to the introduction, the author says:
"Intelligent and well-meaning people have argued for centuries
against the fatal attraction of foolishness, but their efforts have
been largely unproductive, partly because many people seem
impervious to rational discussion. So perhaps satire is our most
effective way of lighting candles in the darkness and communicating
effectively to those who are immune to reason. That is, at any
rate, the hope, and the rationale, of this book."
In this age of suicide bombers and resurgent fundamentalism, we
need these lighted candles like never before.
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