The Real Question

The real question 

is whether I can believe in God 

and the infallibility of His Word 

and still be a decent human being 

and can you not believe in God 

or the Bible as His Word 

and also be a decent human being 

Can I believe the earth and mankind 

were created by intelligent design 

over the course of six days 

of indeterminate length 

for the purpose of serving 

the will of said creator 

and still treat those 

of differing beliefs and ideals 

humanely 

and can you believe 

mankind exists 

through the process of evolution 

over billions of years 

and still treat those 

with differing opinions 

humanely 

With all the turmoil and unrest 

existing in our shared world today 

is the question of our origin 

the most pressing issue 

to be resolved, 

especially when no one 

of either belief camp 

was present at the point of origin 

and neither can offer definitive proof 

to the exclusivity of their claim 

The answers we seek 

regarding racial, sexual, 

and gender equality 

can be debated from both 

the spiritual and scientific bias 

with both sides 

finding pseudo-spirituality 

and/or pseudoscience 

to support the arguments 

of whether we are equal 

Yet, in both camps 

are the arguments 

convincing each of true equality 

Religion says we came from one 

Science says we came from one 

If we came from one 

we are one people 

We are equal 

Cling to your opinion 

but treat others 

with equality and respect 

Discuss and debate 

with dignity and respect 

Walk together 

in the light of the sun 

or in the light of the  moon

humanely

To do less 

is a disservice 

to both branches

of the same tree

and to dishonor 

the real question 

© Ron Simpson Jr. 

February 7, 2021