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Gods were created in ancient times by prehistoric men,
To explain the many mysteries that existed way back then.
There were gods of fire and gods of rain.
Gods caused death and gods caused pain.
Whenever an unexplained event occurred
Work of the gods was the explanation heard.
In a complex world that seemed cruel and unkind
Belief in gods gave peace of mind.
And as man’s knowledge and sophistication grew
The comfort derived from belief in gods did too.
An Egyptian pharaoh was one of the first
to see the sun as the source of all life on earth.
So he said, “ instead of many gods there would be just one.
That would be Aton god of the sun.”
Then Moses leader of the captive Hebrews decreed.
One god was all his people would need.
The Hebrew concept of god moved west
Carried by prophets with a religious zest.
Today tho natures mysteries are solved by man’s Knowledge gains
The belief in a mythical god remains.