Exploring the feelings behind the worldview theme--another project WORLDVIEW theme song...
song
for theme #10: Secular Humanism “Rational
World Dreaming” by Stephen P. Cook to be sung
to the tune of “California Dreaming” by John and Michelle Phillips /
The Mamas and Papas |
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The God delusion’s1 gone It’s been swept away Our childhood has ended2 With helpless yesterday Life built on learning In both work and play Rational3 world dreaming Of this new brighter day No holy books and Church4 No God or need to pray5 With ethical6 caring Love in new array Life full of meaning Put there our own way Rational world dreaming Of this new brighter day |
Religion fueled hate No longer on display Faith based nonsense Has no place today Tolerance and sharing Brotherhood7 please come stay Rational world dreaming Of this new brighter day Take responsibility For your life today Help others where you can You got dues to pay With reason and caring Let us find our way
Rational world dreaming Of this new brighter day Rational world dreaming Of this new brighter day Rational world dreaming Of this new brighter day |
SONG—NOTES
/ COMMENTS 1—The
God Delusion is the title of a book by biologist and atheist Richard
Dawkins. It is also
referred to in the last verse of the
song “Observe and Reason With Me”—the theme #5A song which
in a way sets the stage for this song. The original songs that
both theme songs are based on were performed by the same group:
the Mamas and Papas. 2—Childhood’s
End is the title of a book by science fiction writer Arthur C.
Clarke. 3—Rationalism
is a philosophical orientation
that links finding ultimate truth to employing reasoning. 4—Holy
books: many monotheistic religions
view theirs (the Bible, Qu’ran,
etc) as being the word of God, if not literally, then certainly
providing a lesson/message inspired by God.
Here is the potential source of intolerance where religious
moralists find inspiration—and sometimes intolerant
rigidity. Church is capitalized symbolizing the 1500+ year reign of the
Catholic Church. 5—Prayer
can be described as making a
humble request of God—often
preceded by praise, evidence of adoration, expression of gratitude, promises, etc—to annul
the laws of the universe be on behalf of the one who utters the prayer.
In general, praying is initiating communication with God,
a Deity, higher power, etc. 6—Ethical
means related to ethics, the study
of right and wrong in matters of conduct.
7—Brotherhood
refers to an idealized situation in which people treat each other in a
highly considerate way as if they were members of the same family
(brothers or sisters).
Comment: While scientists and those guided
by reason not faith often embrace this theme, others may do so in an
attempt to cast off emotional baggage they carry based on bad
experiences they associate with
religion. |
the above song is part of The Worldview Theme Song Book: Exploring the Feelings Behind Worldviews--click here for more information
Musicians--We'd love it if you perform this song! Please contact us!