Moving On - Children of the Children of God

I was not created
In the likeness of a fraud
Your hell is something scary
I prefer a loving god
We are not the center
Of this funny universe
And what is something worse
I do not serve
In fear of such a curse

Shallow be thy game
2000 years look in the mirror
You play the game of shame
And tell your people live in fear

A rival to the way you see
The bible let him be
I'm a threat to your survival
And your control company

CHORUS:
You'll never burn me
You'll never burn me
I'll be your heretic
You can't contain me
I am the power free
Truth belongs to everybody

To anyone who's listenin'
You're not born into sin
The guilt they try and give you
Puke it in the nearest bin

Missionary maddness
Sweep up culture w/ a broom
Trashing ancient ways
Is par for the course
It's fucking rude

To think that you're above
The laws of nature is a joke
Purple sashes feeding masses
Smoke on which to choke

I might be a monkey
When it comes to being holy
Fundamental hatred
Get down on your knees and

CHORUS

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from mia1
Monday, November 28, 2005 - 17:27
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what did you mean by "I prefer a loving God"??
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From CarolOlv
Monday, November 28, 2005, 17:31
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Hmm, I'm not the author... this was actually written by Red Hot Chilli Peppers (if I remember correctly).

By "loving god" I believe they meant a god whose system wasn't based on guilt and punishment as reinforcement for good behavior.(reply to this comment)

From mia1
Monday, November 28, 2005, 17:35
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what album
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From CarolOlv
Monday, November 28, 2005, 17:41
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http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers/Shallow-Be-Thy-Game.html

Not sure which album, just found the lyrics and thought they were cool.(reply to this comment)

From mia1
Monday, November 28, 2005, 17:50
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do u wirte poetry?
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From CarolOlv
Monday, November 28, 2005, 17:56
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No, I like writing though, but most of it goes to my journal. Do you write poetry??(reply to this comment)

From mia1
Monday, November 28, 2005, 18:02
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I write or better said attempt to write but mainly negative shit...:)(reply to this comment)

From CarolOlv
Monday, November 28, 2005, 18:16
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Yes, I'd imagine that. I do the same... send me something you've written if you like, I love reading: carolynoliveira@gmail.com (reply to this comment)

From mia1
Monday, November 28, 2005, 18:20
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I have posted some stuff here but its not really worth reading mainly stuff to vent.
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