Discussion Thread: Religious Freedom Part A: As with just about anything that can be closely examined in this reality, I cannot express my opinion on the matter of “what religion means to me” without the inclusion of it being analyzed from both sides— one that is subjective and one that is objective. My close relationship with the very essence of literature has me further approaching matters in life in a more neutral or balanced mindset than ever before. However, this may no

Sonnet For the Slain: Spiritual Suicide (English-Style Sonnet Poem) Absent ever to turn thy gaze away; Vexed be— the pith of birth erelong to thee. Death's grip he knows, linger in thy dismay; Prudence spoils himself, corrupt he be. Now stands the pyrrhonist with sights amiss, Of doom, of spite, of wayward enterprise; Oh be Nature, yes the timeless witness! Dawns veils of change— be man's greatest disguise. His heart decayed, prideful steps be thy walk. He wears thy crown lik

Absent ever to turn thy gaze away; Vexed be— the pith of birth, erelong to thee. Death's grip he knows, linger in thy dismay; Prudence spoils himself, corrupt he be. Now stands the pyrrhonist with sights amiss, Of doom, of spite, of wayward enterprise; Oh be Nature, yes the timeless witness! Dawns veils of change— be man's greatest disguise. His heart decayed, prideful steps be thy walk. He wears thy crown like Ozymandias; Away amongst from thee Almighty God Dead was, dead th