SDShad/Chris - I think you said what I wanted to say a lot clearer than I did. You can't really write songs about things you don't believe are there. Well, you can, but it would have to be a humorous song, I think.

These Would Be A Few Of My Favorite Things If I Thought They Existed
Battle Hymn of the Republic: "Mine eyes have not seen the glory of the coming of the Lord."

I could write a serious song if I had time, but I have a feeling it would piss off a lot more religious folks than the religious songs piss off the atheists. Maybe I'm just too paranoid.

We all sing songs about things we believe in. The fact that I can sing songs about my beliefs and have folks from all religions join in because those beliefs are general is not a bad thing, eh?

I'm signing off shortly to go to Old Songs Festival. Love to you all. May you all sing songs that bring joy to yourself and others. No matter what our beliefs are, we're all here on this earth now, and it's our job to make it a better place. Just my opinion, but I think some folks may agree.

When our eyes do see the plight
Despair has brought our land
And long for days of quiet light
When we'll together stand
The time will come again, my friends
Once we can but recall
The quiet joys of brotherhood
And love is lord of all