Praying For Rain In Georgia USA

The American state of Georgia and much of that part of the country is currently going through a drought. Population growth and gross waste have finally caught up with them. People have been using far more water than what has been available from rainfall, and now the water reservoirs are almost empty.

So the redneck, religious fanatic Governor of the State of Georgia, Mr. Sonny Perdue led a public prayer on the steps of the Capitol building hoping that a quick little prayer to the Christian God would result in a nice rain storm.

The LA Times says that “Hundreds of Georgians -- ministers and lawmakers, landscapers and office workers -- gathered in downtown Atlanta for the prayer vigil. Some held bibles and crucifixes. Many swayed and linked arms as a choir sang "What a Mighty God We Serve" and "Amazing Grace."

What a good example of how stupid and destructive organized religion can be. The Governor would have been just as effective to hire some Native American Indians to play their drums and dance around doing some sort of a rain dance. Maybe the Indians would have been a good bit more effective. Their religions certainly have had more experience in encouraging people to live in harmony with the earth and in asking the Gods to provide adequate rainfall.

Many people who have studied astronomy or have a good scientific background are so blown away by the complexity and wonder of the universe that they strongly believe in some sort of a higher being. I consider myself one of these people.

But deeply believing in a God is a totally different concept than believing in (having blind faith) in any of the current organized religions where the high priests have anal sex with young boys in their congregations (no doubt in the name of God). And where the priests are the ones who interpret their particular brand of Holy Scriptures, rather than the parishioners. And where passing around the collection plate is one of the most important parts of religious service.

So in the American South, instead of using Democracy and governmental laws to REQUIRE water conservation by households, farmers, and industry these right wing religious fanatics called in the tele-evangelists. And no doubt the ministers were able to raise some money for their various worthwhile causes, like their mansions, cars, and garishly excessive lifestyles.