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Just Imagine

by Carter Warden

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Song written in secret while still in ministry trying to express the struggle faced by all clergy who no longer believe.

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JUST IMAGINE

Imagine a surgeon who loses the use of his hands
Imagine a farmer who loses all of his land
Imagine a singer who loses her beautiful voice
Just imagine, just imagine

Imagine a painter who suddenly loses his sight
Imagine a poet who no longer can write
Imagine a lover with no one to embrace
Just imagine, just imagine

Words cannot describe the loss they feel inside
No one can comprehend the fears they try to hide
Only their heart can feel the pain that burns within
But if we try, we can imagine

Imagine a pastor whose faith is completely gone
Longing to be honest, there is no god
Trapped in isolation because of intolerance
Just imagine, just imagine

Imagine the fear of being stripped of all your pride
All the result of a mere change of mind
Sadly facing exile, the loss of family and friends
Just imagine, just imagine

Words cannot describe the loss they feel inside
No one can comprehend the fears they try to hide
Only their hearts can feel the pain that burns within
But if we try, we can imagine

Imagine clergy able to speak their mind
Boldly leaving religion and fantasy behind
Free to proclaim a message of reason and truth
I imagine, I imagine, I imagine

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released March 13, 2011

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Carter Warden Johnson City, Tennessee

Former conservative Christian pastor of 25 years, now openly humanist / atheist. Using the pseudonym “Adam Mann”, he was a co-founder of The Clergy Project. He hopes his songs and story will bring encouragement to anyone who desires to be honest and genuine about personal beliefs, identity and personal expression that may go against societal norms. ... more

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