| Iron Maiden – For the Greater Good of God Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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@[sniktawekim:32207] The song IS a criticism of religion. It questions the hipocrisy of holy men and religious people who use "for the greater good of god" as the answer to the most profound questions. Questions always asked before the song repeats "for the greater good of god" x8. While it is a hard hit against organized religion, the song is not aiming at faith itself. It manages to both criticize organized religion and showcase the inner struggle of the religious person observing the world around them and looking for answers they are not sure exist. The ending is the final strike on both fronts. It points the finger at organized religion for spitting in christ's grave by acting like they act and also shows us the struggle to understand suffering even after Christ's sacrifice. Harris is not shallow enough to send a message of "god is love". He is a realist.. The song questions where god is when these things are happening, and it's yet another area where the religious have to struggle. |
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