Initially, I entitled this: The Next Great Forward. However, I realized (with the help of ilovetheopera) that the largest English speaking nation in the world is China. For obvious reasons, I thought the title may lead some away from its intended purpose. So, Spiritual Leap will suffice, for now.

Thank you Religion?
You’ve served through time.
Provided miracle and wonder,
You've led the blind.

You’ve freed the wealthy,
Provided indulgences for the elite.
You’ve allowed us to confess,
and laughed in the face of defeat.

You’ve enabled corruption and confusion,
while preying on the weak and innocent.
You've retarded enlightenment and innovation.
Deities articulate your vicious sentiment.

You’ve created social barriers,
rationalized genocide with a page.
But humanity constantly yearns
For a new Spiritual Age.

Thank you Religion!
You impede the way.
You’ve been replaced;
Reason seized the day.

- SM