Again, I'm not attempting to challenge faith. I am interested in the opinions of both nonbelievers and believers. Here is one of my favorites, by Robert Frost:
FIRE AND ICE
SOME say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
What does this poem mean to you? Although written many years ago, is the poem relavent today? How does it conflict or comply with your beliefs? Any other thoughts would be apprreciated.
2007-11-13 10:22:01 · 7 answers · asked by SEM 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, not homework. I graduated from college five years ago. I'd love to go back though.
2007-11-13 10:49:28 · update #1
There's some debate over Frost's religious views. Oddly the two sides are that he was a) an OT Christian or b) an atheist.
I studied Frost in college. My own religious feelings aside, I think he was an atheist. There are several clues in his poetry.
2007-11-13 10:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by Brendan G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like Robert Frost had an affair with a woman who he desired greatly at first but hated in the end. Just guessing!
2007-11-13 18:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homework?
2007-11-13 18:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by Tamsin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say if you are the kind of person who believes God will end the world, you'd have to go with what he said to Noah after the flood. The fire next time. (I know it's not a direct quote, just a paraphrase.)
2007-11-13 18:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lame, no relevance, bad poet.
Try reading some of Bob Dylan's poetry.
2007-11-13 18:26:19 · answer #5 · answered by LaptopJesus 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fire is the right answer.
GOD bless
2007-11-13 18:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it is very pretty.
2007-11-13 18:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by Mike S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋