John Lennon, "Imagine there is no religion,"

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usmanali81posted 15 years ago
The supposed scientific justification behind humanism has been proven invalid and its promises vain. Nevertheless, humanists have not abandoned their philosophy, but rather, in fact, have tried to spread it throughout the world through methods of mass propaganda. Especially in the post-war period there

has been intense humanist propaganda in the fields of science, philosophy, music, literature, art and cinema. The attractive but hollow messages created by humanist ideologues have been insistently imposed upon the masses. The song "Imagine," by John Lennon, soloist of the most popular music group of all times, the Beatles, is an example of this:

Imagine there's no heaven

It's easy if you try

No hell below us

Above us only sky

Imagine all the people

Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries

It isn't hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for

And no religion too...

You may say I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope someday you'll join us

And the world will be as one

This song was chosen as the "song of the century" in several polls that were held in 1999. This is a good indication of the sentimentality with which humanism, lacking any scientific or rational foundation, is imposed on the masses. Humanism can produce no rational objection to religion or the truths it teaches, but attempts to employ suggestive methods such as these.
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  Paragliderposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  No, it wasn't really like that. John wrote a song. Millions of people liked it. End of story.
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Yes it's really like that, Lennon was a humanist. He wrote the song and his peer humanists and Freemasons propagated it by our tax money. Even recently Obama acted as a joker while singing the same rubbish with innocent misguided children of America.
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  And you need help.. seriously.
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  and you need a doctor .. very seriously
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Tell me usmanali is there anyone you don't hate? Everyone seems to be a Freemason to you.
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Did i ever say i hate Freemasons, i am just againsts them and i have a reason for that.
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Paranoia?
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  Paragliderposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Freemasons, sheesh!
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  Poppa Bluesposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I'm not all that familiar with the beliefs of "humanism", but I think the point Lennon was trying to make in his song is that there is so much violence heaped upon each other in the name of God, or borders, or cultures, or race! Remember, religion is a man made idea, each one espousing it's own view of god, it's own practices and customs and yet each remarkably similar yet all provide for converting the masses...why? If God is a good thing, then why should it matter which religion a person chooses to honor God? Why should we fight wars and claim "god is on our side"? Why should we convert others to our belief?
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Religion is not man made rather all the ISM based doctrines are man made e.g. Humanism, Materialism and Zionism
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  viryaboposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I disagree. Religion is man-made.
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  Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Well you have to admit that the lyrics to "Imagine" does smack of the Communist Manifesto.
  
  Castro Unveils A Statue Of Lennon In Havana
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  Paragliderposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  You'd have to agree that Castro's view is not without merit. The Beatles were among the most influential figures in the century, and for a long time (though not latterly) John was treated pretty badly by the authorities.
  
  Have you noticed how many old dictators mellow eventually? Gadaffi is another. Wonder how old Saddam might have turned out...
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  Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Just showing that communists recognize John Lennon as a "revolutionary" hero. I find it rather strange that the New Age crew are trying to make Lennon out to be a "saint".
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  The Sharkposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  As George Harrison said of John: "He wasn't a saint, but he was."
  One of the things that made all of the Beatles great, together and apart, was that they never forgot their roots. The remained humble people despite the enourmous success. John was killed just trying to be kind to a guy on the street asking for an autograph.
  
  The Shark---a Beatle expert
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webismineposted 15 years ago
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&am … =f&oq=

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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  WTF?
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Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago
Yes...such an evil sentiment like ending killing must be eradicated...

I guess we should only listen to hymns...
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  badcompany99posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Listen to Hymns but not Him
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ryankettposted 15 years ago
I am 100% non-religious, a complete non believer. But you know what, I never try and impose that on anybody.

I happen to like John Lennon's songs. The Beatles are the best selling artists of all times and John Lennon was an incredibly talented musician.

Then some idiot shot him because they thought about very simple songs in too much depth, a little like you are now.
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usmanali81posted 15 years ago
That's the gift of ISM based doctrines as Humanism. No fear of life after death, no fear of God being watching, no fear of being trialed after death so let's go, shoot Lennon, enjoy LOL
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Colebabieposted 15 years ago
Mark David Chapman was a delusional, obsessed, psychotic, sociopath who thought that he was a character from a novel. At age 16 he became a born again Christian. He was a religious person. He said that a small part of him was the devil and that's why he killed John. He was just plain crazy. So again sir, don't talk about what you don't know.
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  ryankettposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Who, me?
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  Colebabieposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  No no no. Usman.
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  ryankettposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  lol, cool
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  a person who thinks part of him is devil is not a religous person at all.
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  Colebabieposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  When you sin, who do you blame it on?
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  janni321posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Satan..LOL
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  FSM who makes me overindulge in muffins.
  
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  when a person indulges him / herself in a sin (and he/she is well aware of it) then the person itself is blamed and then the Satan and it's followers.
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Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago
Imagine no Freemasons

It’s easy if you try

No secular humanists to spit on

Oh, I wish they all would die

Imagine all the hatred

We could spread today

Imagine there’s no science

It isn’t hard to do

Nothing to read but dogma

And no free thinking too

You may say I’m a screamer

But I’m not the only one

I hope some day you’ll worship me

And the world will live under my thumb
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  mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  too good
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  Madame Xposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  ROTFL !!!!
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Weird Al Yankovic has always been an inspiration to me.
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Colebabieposted 15 years ago
Haha. Some people just live to hate and get off on bashing groups of people. It's so sad. Especially when they don't even know what they're talking about. Sad sad sad.
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Eaglekiwiposted 15 years ago
Who and where are all the freemasons?
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  Madame Xposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  They are everywhere (and undercover) I mean, they could even bee your next door neighbor!
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  Eaglekiwiposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  No ,hes into "get low ,get low, I like it when ya get low"
  so maybe not that neighbour ,then again , the guy across the road hmmm, strange walk an feeds the squirrels, who woulda thought.
  
  No but seriously the guy who talks about the freemasons must surely know who they are ? and where they are ? because I would like to know what he personally is doing about the situation!!
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  yes, my dear you are right
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  There have been many throughout history. Perhaps the most influentual was Harpo Marx. His philosophy, known as Marxism, advocated the abolishment of all verbal communication, replacing it with facial gestures and intricate honking of a bicycle horn which he wore at his waist like a pistol. Many people who are fearful of the influence of Freemasons are also very outspoken against Marxism.
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  Uninvited Writerposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Oh my God, I just took a swig of coffee as I started to read this. Luckily I managed to swallow it since I'm at work
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  HONK!
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  It's a secret organization
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Nothing of the sort.
  Without the paranoid extremist views Freemasonry is a fraternity of men.
  http://www.gl-mi.org/freemasonry-explained.htm
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Not at all.
  
  http://hubpages.com/hub/FREEMASONS-IN-A-NUTSHELL
  
  http://hubpages.com/hub/FREEMASONS-IN-A-NUTSHELL-II
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  No I said without the paranoia!
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Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago
And I thought all this talk of Freemasons started as a joke
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  Eaglekiwiposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I was always the last one to get the joke in my family UW
  
  so tell me this
  
  Is USman the freemason ,or is he just talking about them ??
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  The references to freemasons are humorous to everyone but Usman. He literally believes they are evil. I don't know how a bunch of facially expressive horn honkers can be considered evil, but he has a right to his opinion.
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  Eaglekiwiposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Gotcha of course it could all be subliminal and free advertising
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  You mean Usman might be an undercover freemason? What a brilliant tactic!! His seemingly inane rants against them are actually a plot to get more people interested in the freemason movement. We should make a movie about this, we could call it "The Usmanali Code". The sequel would be, "Angels and Morons".
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  Mark Knowlesposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  He has persuaded me. I joined up last week. I am now a fully fledged, level 1 novice freemason.
  
  I even got a free silly hat and apron.
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  Colebabieposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Ooo ooo Mark! Can we trade? My beer koozie and keychain for your apron? I've never looked good in hats, you can keep the hat.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I am rather fond of the apron actually - plus, of course, it has majick properties. You can have the hat though.........
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  Colebabieposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Fair enough. I'll take the hat and you can keep the magic apron.
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  So, you joined the hell at last.
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  mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  
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  mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  usmanali called you "dear" yet?
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  mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Dear understand all the prophets were useless and Muhammad had a different message and was the last prophet so drop your religion and convert to Islam.
  I haven't found god , you have BUT its not good enough, you must convert.
  Ranked over the Quran , not good enough you must convert.
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Eaglekiwiposted 15 years ago
..or embedded microchip
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Colebabieposted 15 years ago
I think he just dislikes and feels the need to bash anyone who doesn't think like him. Including John Lennon apparently. Me and this guy have nothing in common. I can usually find a way to relate to someone in one way or another... but not Usman, he's got me stumped
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Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago

Harpo Marx - Freemason and father of "Marxism"
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Paragliderposted 15 years ago
If anyone, for example the Original Poster of this unnecessary thread, is interested in a Rationalist's appreciation of John Lennon's song 'Imagine', here is a link:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Imagine_John_Lennon
Warning - this hub mentions music and versification. Frightening concepts to lunatic Fundamentalists...
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Very impressive hub.
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  Paragliderposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks Ron. It was my 2nd or 3rd hub, answering a request from SunSeven, way back then
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  You do requests? How about a similar analysis of the "alternate lyrics" to the song?
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  Paragliderposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Which alternative lyrics?
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  The ones I posted on page 2 of this thread.
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RooBeeposted 15 years ago
I might have been marginally impressed if you had come up with your own argument rather than pasting one in.
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Is this directed to the OP?
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  RooBeeposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Yep
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Did he literally copy from another source or are you just pointing out that his argument is unoriginal?
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I am not here to impress you rather it's for your education
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Teachers are usually required to be at least as well informed as their students.
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Be fair Ron...what would a Zionist, atheist, homo loving, capitalist, commo, Freemason like yourself know. usmanali is a learned man, a legend in his own lunch time!
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  You have insulted me sir. You left out that I am a marxist!!
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  My deepest apologies! The Marx Brothers are Freemasons too!
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  So
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I am questioning your qualifications to teach.
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Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago
From here:

http://www.globalfreemasonry.com/global … ry_03.html
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Wow!
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Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago
Is it a sin to........

Sorry, I mean is it against the rules to plagiarize?
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Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago
A cardinal sin...one of the lost commandments. Though shalt not plagiarize your neighbors scroll.
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  We should call up the freemason militia to deal with this threat.
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  It's not copy right
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RooBeeposted 15 years ago
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Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago
MM, you shoul read Paragliders hub on Imagine.
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  Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I did before my first post in this thread.
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Being a devout Marxist, I am naturally a big fan.
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  It was a hot night in Australia when we heard of John Lennons murder.
  Our musician neighbor pulled his piano out in to the street in the inner city, and about twenty neighbors sang "Imagine" It was a great loss of a musician with an open heart.
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I was watching Monday Night Football. Howard Cosel broke the news.
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  Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Yeah but I doubt if Harpo and Karl were brothers. Maybe long lost cousins.
  
  You bring something up though. I wonder if John Lennon knew that Marxists governments killed just about 100 million of their own citizens in the 20th century before he wrote "Imagine".
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  I doubt very much that he considered marxism to be the inspiration for his song even if others did.
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Make Moneyposted 15 years ago
Hey we might as well see both sides of the picture. Right?

Here's a letter that I found with this guys take on "Imagine". His take, not mine. Although I do have to agree with some of his points.
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Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago
I can't believe people get so worked up over a song...a song...
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  Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Yeah just a song. But throughout history some revolutions have started with just a song. In the Politics forum a person that openly describes himself as an anarchist started a thread titled "Abuse of Power" referring to the abuse of power in the US. The thread led to a fairly revolutionary song by Mike & The Mechanics called Silent running.
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Make Moneyposted 15 years ago
I guess we'll never know for sure. But I can see both sides to the story.
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The Sharkposted 15 years ago
Well speaking as an expert on the Beatles and their solo careers, backed up by having spoken at Universities on the Beatles. I will say John said Imagine no religion as a way of Imagining "us" having no difference, nothing to divide us. His intent was never to deny God or religions. As he said in his last interview following the Double Fantasy sessions, " Well you have to Thank God that we all survived"... and went on to mention several things like watergate, vietnam, the 60's etc

The Shark--- waiting patiently for one after 09-09-09
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RooBeeposted 15 years ago
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earnestshubposted 15 years ago
That is one seriously peaceful looking cat!
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RooBeeposted 15 years ago
He's a Zen Buddhist.
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  earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  ... and loving it!
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RooBeeposted 15 years ago
OH, no! I'm sorry for doubting that Marxists are taking over the world. Run, run, run for your LIVES!!!

http://gmy.news.yahoo.com/vid/14685042
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Ambitionposted 15 years ago
If there is no religion - then there will be no terrorism
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  Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Only terrorists will try to bring about the end of religion.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  LOLOLOL
  
  That is the funniest thing you have said. Will you burn these "terrorists" at the steak?
  
  Sorry, I do not usually go for the LOLOLOL, but that takes it. hehehehe
  
  "Believe the same as me or burn in hell for all eternity and anyone who does not believe is a terrorist."
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  usmanali81posted 15 years agoin reply to this
  Agreed excluding Islam
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Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago
We really should get into the tin hat market and make a killing... there seems to be a great demand for them these days.
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Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago
By indulging yourself you certainly don't mean.........?
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usmanali81posted 15 years ago
???
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this
  You know...Indulllllllging yourself.
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