Godless
Pestilent Lyrics

2,000 years of hate and murder
For two millennia, there has been a history marred by hate and acts of violence.

Manifest in modern day
This hate and violence can still be seen in the present time.

Racist, sexist, endless repression
This hate and violence is fueled by racism, misogyny, and constant oppression.

Logic and science are heresy
Any use of rational thinking and scientific knowledge is condemned as a heretical act.

Cutting off all social progress
This oppressive force actively prevents any advancements in society.

Taking no responsibility
They refuse to acknowledge their role in the damage caused.

Hindering acts of science
They impede scientific endeavors and discoveries.

In the name of love and faith
They justify their actions using the concepts of love and religious belief.

Holding onto power
They cling onto their position of authority and control.

Preying on the young, sick, and the weak
They exploit and victimize vulnerable individuals, such as children, the ill, and those in disadvantaged positions.

Stealing money from the poor
They unjustly take wealth from the impoverished.

Imagine a world... Godless
Envision a world without the influence of this oppressive religious force.

Christianity decimating ancient knowledge spreading like plague pools of blood forced conversions
The spread of Christianity has caused the destruction of valuable ancient knowledge and traditions through violent means and coercion.

Sweeping Europe killing off all tradition unifying from a cult to a religion
Christianity has forcefully eradicated European traditions, transforming from a cult to a dominant religion.

Greek Orthodox, Catholicism growing stronger taking control launching crusades
Specific sects of Christianity, like Greek Orthodox and Catholicism, have gained more power, establishing control and initiating violent crusades.

Killing millions justified by your own damn book you use to condone atrocities
Numerous lives have been lost due to violence justified by religious texts that are used to support and excuse horrific acts.

For far too long holding onto absolute power your clutch is waning
This oppressive religious force has held onto absolute authority for an extended period, but their grip on power is growing weaker.

In modern day such hostility is looked down on your hold is eroding
In the current era, such hostility and oppression are widely criticized, causing their control to diminish.

Trying to stay relative in society miserably failing
Their attempts to remain relevant and influential in society are failing miserably.

Living in an age of unrestricted information your cult starts to fade
Existing in an era where information flows freely, their religious cult is gradually diminishing.

Let us make our own moral decisions not based on faith
We should have the freedom to determine our moral choices without relying solely on religious beliefs.

Filling our minds with false notions and false promise keeping us slaves
They manipulate us by filling our minds with untrue ideas and empty promises, keeping us enslaved to their control.

This money machine is finally dying out slowly surely
The oppressive system that thrives on wealth is gradually declining and coming to an end.

It's up to us to drive the final nails into the coffin
We have the responsibility to bring about the complete downfall and demise of this oppressive force.

War, Racism, homophobia, sexism
These forms of discrimination and hatred are diminishing in the minds of those who are tired of intolerance.

Fading away from the minds of many people fed up with hate
These negative beliefs are gradually disappearing from the thoughts of those who have grown weary of hate.

Separation from outdated social structure striving for change
Society is breaking away from the old and obsolete structures in order to actively pursue change.

A brand new day has yet to unfold an era so strange
A new and unfamiliar era is still on the horizon, waiting to reveal itself.

Patiently waiting for a generation to die away
Waiting patiently for an older generation, with its outdated beliefs, to pass away.

Godless
A world free from the influence and control of this oppressive religious force.

Holding onto power
Continuing to clutch onto authority and control.

Preying on the young, sick, and the weak
Exploiting and victimizing vulnerable individuals once again.

Stealing money from the poor
Continuing the unjust practice of taking wealth from the impoverished.

Imagine a world... Godless
Once more, envision a world rid of this oppressive religious force.