Shanta: Religion

What I see passing as Religion I think rituals are seen as religion and spirituality gets little chance and it is mostly halo-added socializing with much of song and dance Or self indulgence in the name of God and an insurance taken in advance or fear driven social coercions with set rules and rigid stance It is supposed to edit the present when things aren't going right and expected to obtain all goodies that come within one's sight It is seen as an easy route to delete the consequence of sin and a last minute remedy for lack of effort put in It is hoped to be an exhaustive cure, a second chance, usually an after thought. A solace and a walking stick, a pastime and the last resort It is a user's manual for the human being though not written by his makers. Largely misused on the gullible by smart fakers and rakers Religion can be uplifting and a guiding light But going by how it is being used (here), it is becoming an explosive blight ~ Shanta ~