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[@ericavantilburg6252]

They do not disrespect the true belief of people... They hate bad/fanatic actions under the name of a religion.....

[@paulmdevenney]

exactly this. Its not believe that's the target of this song, rather the ABUSE of belief by people for their own ends.

[@Gibbetoo]

they don't like organized religion. watch openly secular with Tuomas and Troy.

[@Gibbetoo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvYiH-hidynfNU

[@okiejohn3925]

BINGO! Welll said!

[@MrsGod67]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and likes. So where you got messages about this song being less good then you might expect, I'll tell you it's one of my favorites, and you commented perfectly to what the song is about 👏

[@Yesterwynde]

it is not against faith, it is against organized religion.

[@gerbendekker6632]

To few people see the difference. I feel the same way.

[@esalaukkanen5238]

Just on the spot!

[@okiejohn3925]

And more against the "power brokers" in said organized religion, who tend to abuse their power..."kiss the ring..."

[@TimoArula]

Oo Boy...Few things: I am an Atheist ! I respect Religious people ! I hate Fanatics ! This Song is Pure fire for my soul ! Floor's Freddie Mercury pose at the end ! Thank You HxC for this Reaction (one of my top 5 ) ! NWSU Nuff Said !!!!!

[@bastet197]

No doubt in my 3 top favorites of Nightwish, love this song!! 😎🙂😎

[@MADNarrativeFlow]

I am 100% religious, and I love Nightwish's commentary on religion. They have 4 or 5 songs that highlight the irony, hypocrisy, and evils that abuse of religion can cause or bring. It's something that we all need to hear. Faith is personal. You use it to make "yourself" a better person. Once you start using it as a reason for hate, bigotry, and greed, you are not longer religious.

[@matthiaskellner9331]

like from Atheist !

[@calanor4130]

...and another like from an agnostic!

[@barneyfontenot1462]

thats it

[@Wollie1979]

Beautiful spoken! And oh so true

[@IvysPoison1987]

Except that tuomas wrote this after diving into dawkins work which includes the god delusion

[@patverum9051]

THis song is fair critisism of organised religion, and religion deserves it.

[@AGDinCA]

Amen. 😉

[@renskevanderhaagen5813]

They are not angry at god. They are angry at men who abuse religion for their own gain. So, more against organised religion; and the crimes committed against humanity in the name of religion.

[@ronnyseffinga7950]

one of my top ten nw songs, its all about organized religions of any kind that brainwashes mankind, great reaction mr. Semper Fi !!!

[@martine3293]

I love this song. To me, the lyrics are very honest. Nightwish is a secular band. I know for a fact that Floor and Troy are atheist. In 2006 Tuomas said that he is "not religious, but an open-minded, thinking individual". He does not consider "religion to be bad, but human interpretation of it."

[@D-ragon-S]

Hi Martine! You are probabely right about Troy and Floor (not that I know anything about it). But... always remember that a person can start to believe in things at any moment. So a statement is just accurate at the time it is given. So even if you where att Floor's house yesterday and heard her saying that she is an atheist...that can be changed today. I'm not saying this as a Christian, muslim, hinduist or any other religion. Just as a person with an open mind. Much Love to you 💙💛💙

[@martine3293]

@@D-ragon-S Sure people can change and I am open-minded too, but what's your point here? I can't say that the pope is a Catholic either?

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@D-ragon-S As a real Agnostic , i mean its not possible. And most Members of the Band are Agnostics. I dont know about Emppu and Kai.

[@D-ragon-S]

@@martine3293 My point is that it's not possible to say that, "- I know for a fact that Troy and Floor are atheists". It's a statement that never can be a fact. By saying that you know that, you have decided that you know exactly what they believe, in that moment. And you don't. Therefore your statement is always totally irrelevant. Soo just stop saying that you know for a fact what someone else are thinking or believing. This comment are just a message to get you to see things more clearly and to not put yourself in a bad position. Soo it's ment to be helpful, not hateful. Much Love 💙💛💙

[@D-ragon-S]

@@ralfmeyer9086 Agnosticism is a REALLY wide definition. My position is that, - The only thing I know for sure, is that I don't know anything for sure" Much Love

[@marcelofarah8657]

I love this song and I completely agree. There are a lot of crimes committed in the name of religion. This is against organized religions not faith itself.

[@572Btriode]

Religious history is a sad litany of suppression, oppression, killings and maiming on a grand scale, it's a matter of the record. I agree with Prof. Dawkins and have done, unknowingly, since the age of 5 years old. “Faith can be very very dangerous, and deliberately to implant it into the vulnerable mind of an innocent child is a grievous wrong.” “Religion is about turning untested belief into unshakable truth through the power of institutions and the passage of time.”

[@4ndy17]

I love this song, do not mind those comments. This is an amazing song, epic performance too. Wise words, much respect to you. Love your videos❤️

[@AGDinCA]

I definitely like this song, musically and lyrically. 🤘💜

[@marinaandersson4381]

One of my favorites, I love it😍🇫🇮!!!

[@manfredseibel9097]

“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.” ― Marcus Aurelius (Emperor of the Roman Empire from 161 to his death in 180)

[@barneyfontenot1462]

according to the bible there is only one God and his son Jesus.the only way to heaven is to accept him as your savior

[@alanfoster6589]

@@barneyfontenot1462 Hmm. What about newborns who die before they can be baptized? They all going to hell?

[@ondrejhanslik9368]

@@barneyfontenot1462 The Bible is untrustworthy. The spoken stories about the life of Jesus were written down almost 150 years after the death of Jesus and many of those stories got mixed with old Egyptian legends about Egyptian gods. Jesus probably existed but anything you can read in Bible was probably changed by 150 years of storytelling, misinterpreted, spiced up to be more interesting to listeners etc. Medieval historians very often had wrong facts about events that happened barely 50 years before.

[@calanor4130]

While I might not agree with Aurelius when it comes to matters of the State, that's not a huge surprise considering that he was a Roman emperor and I'm (I guess) a libertarian 😁 However, I am rereading his "Meditations" quite regularly, as many of Aurelius' thoughts resonate with me. There's no doubt that he was a highly intelligent man and, as far as I can tell, a benign ruler (especially compared to some other Roman emperors).

[@calanor4130]

@@ondrejhanslik9368 Absolutely! Some people seem to forget that the texts were written by human beings, not a metaphysical entity. Even if some sort of divine inspiration was involved, it's still something that was interpreted by mortals. Translations of the original texts is another problem. For instance, the infamous "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live" has been and is still being debated a lot. Various translations have used different words to refer to "witch", including the Greek _"pharmakos"_ which simply refers to someone with knowledge of herbs - both healing and harmful. As for influences from other religions, Egypt is certainly one source, but also Babylonia. The monotheism of the abrahamic religions was probably influenced by Zoroastrianism, though there are some that suggest that the "heretical" Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten might have influenced the hebrews. That theory leaves plenty of question marks though, as the powers that were took great effort in trying to completely erase Akhenaten's legacy - even his very name - after his death. Also, Christianity has some similarities with the Roman religion Mithraism. Persecutions by Christians resulted in the destruction of Mithraism by the end of the 4th century CE.

[@Frankamaria]

one of the best NW songs, also Tribal as a connection

[@ioaKouts]

"Tribal" from their latest album is the natural continuation to this

[@TheJama64]

Great song, great message.

[@sonosoloio]

this is one of the best and most truthful Nightwish songs, in one of the most powerful performances ever. its meaning is not about people's faith but about religious organizations in league with politicians, who have always only wanted to subjugate and oppress people by infusing fear and mistrust in them.

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

I really am appreciative of your insight to the song that is quite interesting and a strong message. I appreciate you coming by and enjoying the reaction and always much love to you.

[@kurthofmann1345]

They tell the truth

[@Idefixu]

This song was written by Tuomas and Marko. Marko is the main composer, they wrote the lyrics together. It is horrifying there are people who can not accept any criticism towards religion. This song criticizes ORGANIZED religion. There is a lot to criticize. Many are in it for money and power only. I think the easiest way to make people do what you want, including bad, is to make them believe it is God's will. Based on an old interview of Tuomas' wife Johanna, I have reason to believe she has some kind of religious conviction, I would guess close to Lutheran, propably quite liberal. Why is it that the environment you live in affects so much? Why almost all Finns who believe in God are Lutheran? Why doesn't, for example, Allah talk to Finns? Tuomas' grandpa was a priest, and so were many men in the family tree before him. In an old interview the female interviewer, song lyricist Jaana Rinne, provoked Tuomas by saying Nightwish is a religion: "When Nightwish releases a new song the fans read the lyrics as if it was a holy scripture." Tuomas: "I like the way you put it, may I quote you on that? My grandpa is smiling in his grave!" One of my favorite songs criticizing religion is: XTC - "Dear God" Another one: Randy Newman - "God's Song"

[@martine3293]

Well said

[@tuproc61]

Fantastic song, nothing wrong with the lyrics i.m.o.

[@johndreessen7335]

Great reaction. One of my favorite nightwish songs. For me this is about people having less own fantasy and believe lot of the things we see and hear. Doing the things others tell you to do. Even if they are wrong. Great song. Always get goosebumps seeing this performance. Thank you for this reaction.

[@eminabrestovac]

One of my favorite songs, I am 100% on board with those lyrics and feel the same. On top of that, the music is perfect so it is a win-win for me

[@uueyeam6398]

Yes, My favorite. and so true lyric-wise!

[@sandraleuchtenberger1145]

I guess the ones who dislike this piece of art did not get the message behind it. Thats it. One of my favourites. 🤘

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

I am much appreciative for you coming by and enjoying the music. I am soo happy that you got to hear your favorite song. Much love to you as always!

[@ricklong4218]

This song is so Bad Ass, I just love it......and Floor puts her all into it

[@aether13x69]

Nightwish is the band. The crew. The fans. Nightwish is the entire journey they take us on.

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Ahhhhhhh my favourite song. well they all are but this is my favourite. Hahahahaha

[@sateentuoksu]

I've binge - listened all your NW reactions till this one while working outside (which is why only now I comment). I really really like your reactions: You are genuine and insightful, whilst being down-to earth. Your Human :II: Nature - album - reaction was really eye-opening and relateble. Though I've heard all of the songs, many times, and even listened to the lyrics, you showed many things I hadn't got yet. Keep on rocking, man ❤️🤘 Or, like they say in I ❤️ Huckabees: You rock, rock. No one rocks like you rock. 😁

[@Doaria]

Wise words Highly, Thanks

[@mattkandel2449]

This performance is an absolute banger! This was one of my favs on this album! So badass!

[@kezca]

Loved it thankyou very much for this one. Your thoughts were correct in the most part.

[@tapio7133]

Religions. Reason for so many wrong things in this wolrd.

[@erikstadler4717]

This reaction is why I love your reactions. Deep thoughts about the lyrics 👍 Not just „oh unbelievable“ and such stuff. One of the best, if not the best reaction I‘ve evver seen. All thumbs up👍👍

[@alleninfinity6730]

I am a true atheist, and that means when people mention God, Jesus, Mohammed, Allah, Satan, the Devil, none of that offends me, I am happy people are at peace with their views of it all. I think this song goes more directly at organized religion which has killed many people over the years. The crusades, the witch hunts, and even those that fly planes into building in a belief it will take them straight to paradise.

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

HIGHLY respect that Allen! 100%

[@calanor4130]

An exemplary attitude, Allen! Some atheists (hopefully a small minority) act in a manner that is all too reminiscent of religious fanaticism.

[@KathleenChilds]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

When you'd ask me about my favorite top 5 NW songs the answer will be different from time to time and depending on my mood. But this song will always be a part of my top list.

[@lakelili]

LOVE this song. In my Top 10! Thanks for doing it.

[@ricksix3119]

Nightwish Army, Florida...Thank You For This Reaction, If These People Would Just Listen, They Would Get IT!

[@Zerocool-kb4ej]

fucking love this one 🤘🤘🤘

[@kentericsolberg7958]

THIS SONG IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS BY NIGHTWISH. THE FACT THAT SOMEONE DON'T LIKE IT, IS BECAUSE OF THE MESSAGE!!

[@savadrow]

I’m a believer too my friend. I really appreciate your honesty. And I agree 100%. It’s quite apparent in ‘organized religion’ today that moving positions to popular opinion or political correctness is only to keep the money train rolling. That being said, the criticism in this song is spot on.

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

Thank so much I appreciate all your love and support! I appreciate you!

[@green31OSU]

Yeah, that part at 11:42 gets me pretty much every time. Unbelievable how much commanding power Floor has in that lower part of her voice.

[@brianalmeida1964]

Unfortunately some people think that religion should not be questioned or criticised even when religion has quite plainly caused harm and strife. Bad ideas and ideologies should always be called out for what they are. It's a shame people think that they are being personally attacked when their ideas are critised even though ideas should not be considered a part of them. Some members of Nightwish do identify as Atheist and secular and when this song was written Tuomas asked all the members if they were OK with the subject matter. They all agreed. Tribal from Human :II: Nature is on the same vein and could quite easily be Weak Fantasy Pt2. Stay safe.

[@orangeguppie6897]

If you don't like it, "PRESS EXIT", thank you very much. Highly combustible thanks for your reaction

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

Orange guppie, I am glad that you came by and enjoyed the music and I greatly appreciate your love and support.

[@lujalainen1]

this is good song and messages is very smart, my blessing to this song and band,every fanatic can go england looking english football and support that ;) thanx to great reaction and viva italy :) have great week there.

[@madmansurfing]

Religion does not trigger people all over the planet. This is in the US and some muslim run countries

[@madmansurfing]

And stop searching excuses for extremist on any side

[@lccortez3519]

Good reaction. I'm glad you're open to discussions that may be uncomfortable to some... And yes, it's also about choice and some organised religions that exploit fear as motivator, and hypocrisy.

[@vlinder6329]

Every day NIGHTWISH🔥🤘💥 makes your whole day good. Instrumental 🎸🎶🥁🎧 and Vocal 🎙️ they are the best 🔝 And important they have joy 🥰 and happy Together...... always 💕 Thanks for the kind comment, always nice to hear. Love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 💕😘💫

[@8baantjes]

People who follow the lyrics. I have a tip that you can read below HXC video of this song: Do wrong to none - love all - TRUST SOME. That last one imo is a strong one. I have notting against religion, most of them are good. Trouble are the extremes and those who believe in it.

[@k.kaaleppi5614]

really good reaction

[@eldracu19]

I don't get those who don't like this song just because it has something to say against organized religion and how people hide their dark intentions under the pretext of God's will. Good is good and bad is bad, there is no excuse.. Hard topic.. Amazing song and great reaction. Keep it up with the good work. Stay safe 🤘😁🤘

[@D-ragon-S]

Thank you for staying grounded on this subject and maybe even serve as a uniting force intead of dividing believers from non-believers. Love You for that! ❤

[@NickBR57]

This is a great song. The music is fantastic and the sentiments, if read as intended and not reinterpreted by those who are part of the organised religions they are singing about, ring true to me. Lots of true words spoken by hxc.

[@Thomas-qy7wm]

Whether you are devoutly religious or a complete atheist, the concerns expressed in this song strike me as very legit and relevant today. Also, hurray for another Nightwish track 🙂. Watching you check all these Dutch artists has been great, but Floor is just in a league of her own.

[@Bonovin]

A sober reaction to a great song, thank you . Greetings from nwAse Sweden

[@stevekanakanui7033]

One of my favorites ...i dont know what the Hell others are complaining about...glad to see you get it and the mind of Tuomas

[@carlala5470]

Love your comment ❤

[@phils866]

The last time I saw as much hair as when Troy, Marko and Emppu all get together at 8:11, was at Crufts! :-)

[@DIRK-PITT]

Very nice comment dude. Love the song, Floor and Marco are amezing good thanks bro

[@christinaalgate4899]

I just like the music I liked your reaction.

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

Thank you for stopping by and I am greatly appreciative for all the love and support! I am so happy the at you enjoyed the music! I appreciate you.

[@Angel-bn2xn]

This song was basically composed by Marko. Tuomas collaborated and incorporated some things, but it's basically a Markos's song

[@Yrenicus]

I’m religious and for me is one of the best songs from NW. Catchy chorus. Catchy Bridge. Head banger. Floor in superb telling mode. Man I love this song….

[@kevinjennings238]

Well Said My Brother! Pink Floyd's Album "Animals" speaks about Society and Following or Leading & the Corruption that Money and "Being a SHEEP" can lead to Depression.

[@erwinraaben55]

This is my fav song from NW, I like the Vancouver Vehicle of Spirit version best to watch, actually, I just had it on repeat before I spotted this in the playlist :)

[@gunterreihnhol6507]

For me I do believe in a higher power, but also das ist one of my all time favorite NW songs. I see no conflict.

[@Daffie02]

❣

[@TomTomson81]

Also a while ago that my favorite band was here. perfect 😁 It is not the music that is criticizes. The large mass prefers concerts. the fewest music videos. Then there are differences between the singers. And then there are also preferences between the concerts themselves. But very few people exude hatred. The rest is actually just passionate. I would find it a bit strange when people criticize songs that criticize faith. They want to live out their freedom of belief. But shoot against people who want to live out their artistic freedom and their faith. Nice reaction and the right words. 🤘

[@helky8]

Amorphis - Amongs the stars 😉🙃🥳🔥 Please?? With Anneke ❤️

[@jroutasula5250]

Now I have heard two reacts where host react words too! Thank you! Well done! There is many who do not have balls to do it. Religion is very ok when it helps you live your life. When religion is way to do business, like war, it is not.

[@AudriusZu]

Religion and Faith is two totally different things :)

[@ireen1962]

That is why it is called " a Belief " ! you don't know for sure, if that what you believe !! is a certainty 😊. So keep on questioning everything. That is my believe 😏

[@Thorgrim247]

The people who do not like this song must be Catholics or hard core Christians. This song has some thought provoking commentary on organized religion. If you know the history of monotheism, you can easily understand the criticism of organized religion. Believe or die forever in a pain and agony. Religion is fine, but the organized monotheistic ones are based on fear and control. Millions of innocent people have been murdered in the most heinous and evil ways all in the name of God. Thank God for the reformation and enlightenment. Respect works both ways unless ignorance prevails!

[@KristiinaBerg]

The monotheistic religions are Christianity, Judaism and Islam. It is not the monotheistic belief that makes a religion bad, pagan beliefs and religions based on polytheism can be controlling, intolerant and cruel as well.

[@ondrejhanslik9368]

@@KristiinaBerg It's not only religion, it's any ideology that is accepted without questions, be it communism, fascism etc.

[@jamesanderson5268]

@@KristiinaBerg There are too many conservative, far reich Christians who do not follow the teachings of Jesus. They are doing just the opposite of what Jesus has said to do. I've stopped being a Christian because of that. Now I'm a Jesusian.

[@KristiinaBerg]

@@ondrejhanslik9368 Absolutely.

[@KristiinaBerg]

@@jamesanderson5268 Interesting. What is the difference of being a Christian or a Jesusian?

[@eiwity13]

👍👍👍🇳🇱🤟🤟🤟🎶

[@catherinebeaudoin311]

Good analysis!

[@jamesschwarz007]

Tuomas and Troy about being openly secular: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvYiH-hidynfNU

[@572Btriode]

You beat me to it ! Well done !!

[@jamesschwarz007]

@@572Btriode Hahaha, thank you!

[@calanor4130]

Thanks for your open-minded reaction/analysis! The fact that you've actually received hate messages just because you announced that you'd react to this song certainly proves Nightwish's point. Fanaticism (more or less in any context) all too often results in prejudice, censorship, hate and violence. Another one of my favourite bands, Rush, approached this subject with splendid lyrics in "Witch Hunt".

[@phillipgross1887]

great reaction, love this song it rocks.....unfortunately this day it's my highway or get off the road if you disagree, great thoughts on it, keepem coming

[@tompickles9798]

Everything including religion IS AND MUST BE A PERSONAL CHOICE if you don't like it.......You don't.....if you do.......You do it's as simple as that. Great reaction HXC you nailed it.

[@IvysPoison1987]

This was written after tuomas delved into Dawkins work and I wouldn’t be surprised if this song is influenced by the god delusion. “Male necrocracy” is Christopher hitchens quote (a well atheist and anti theist). As an atheist I’m not scared of dying I imagine it’ll be just like the billions of years before I existed. I like the Dawkins quote from the end of The Greatest Show on Earth "We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born The potential people who could have been here in my place But who will in fact never see the light of day outnumber the sand grains of Sahara Certainly those unborn ghosts include greater poets than Keats, scientists greater than Newton We know this because the set of possible people allowed by our DNA So massively exceeds the set of actual people In the teeth of those stupefying odds it is you and I, in our ordinariness, that are here We privileged few, who won the lottery of birth against all odds How dare we whine at our inevitable return to that prior state From which the vast majority have never stirred?"

[@andyl6742]

I was raised a catholic. When I got to about the age of 15/16, I dumped the catholic church like a sack of hot coals. I realised that the catholic church was nothing more than a greedy business. I still believe in religion, but I practice it in my own way now. This song is fantastic and only tells the truth about organised religion. One of my favourite Nightwish songs.

[@kevinjennings238]

And "Tribal Poetry" is what Most "Religious" BOOKS are Based On.... Before Writing, Tales were Passed Down by Elders, around a Campfire, to Teach the Young "Morality and Compassion". Like you said, Texts have been EDITED to Serve the Churches, to Keep the Public in FEAR of a Vengeful God..... NOT a God who thinks You're Part of ALL Humanity Equally. Grrrrr! Ok, BTW, this was my 1st listen of this song. I Get It! You Can't Criticize Tuomas for Creating Masterpieces of Music, to Share HIS Feelings & Struggles! He's a GENIUS for the New Age of Aquarius!!! Luv Ya Man!!! Keep Reacting in YOUR Style, UNIQUE!!!!

[@DC88_]

Love your reaction. Even the pastor at our church (catholic) told us that you should never read the bible as a completely true story, but as tales that have important life lessons in them. How much you believe is true is up to you, but we should always try to be the best version of ourselfs we can be. Respect eacher other and the world we live in.

[@DC88_]

And for some reason some people use religion as an excuse to make the world worse instead of a better place. It's not religion that's the problem, it's the people.

[@justatallguy]

@@DC88_ Right. And among all the bad shit that people created, religion is one of the worst. Just as easily as it conforts our fear of death, it justifies any acts under the guise of "god's will". Good people will do mostly good things, bad people will do mostly bad things. But if you want a good person to do something really bad BELIEVEING it's good, you need religion.

[@calanor4130]

@@justatallguy "Ideology" could be used in that same context. In my opinion, it's ideological fanaticism that's the main culprit, regardless of whether we're dealing with a political or a religious ideology. In both cases, atrocious acts have been committed in the name of "The Greater Good".

[@justatallguy]

​@@calanor4130 Well, yes. But religion has a unique element of adding post-death mithology. However powerful an ideology is, political or otherwise, it can't lessen death as religion does. Some preach that dying is simply joining god(s), and dying in certain ways are more noble, granting you perks and happiness in an eternal afterlife. Non-religious ideologies can still encourage sacrifice for "a greater good" as you said, but the argument is less persuasive when you can't make a case for an afterlife.

[@ricklarsen7189]

While I do understand the anxiety people feel when their beliefs are challenged but sacred cows make the tastiest burgers.

[@wanmac31]

😁🇫🇮🤘❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁✨👍

[@tuulajamsen-karkila797]

🇫🇮🌹❤️

[@bocatampere]

This is usually tough one especially American reactors cause in your country, religion is a subject you don’t wanna talk.. I think so? For me this a masterpiece 11/10 song with those lyrics 🔥❤️👊🏼🇫🇮

[@BruderTux]

Not sure if modern religion is any better than the old. It was always a way to maintain power.

[@fjeldfross9327]

As somebody who is respecting individual faith and believes and as a spiritual person myself, I highly despise and absolutely hate the abuse, pressure and brainwashing which is happening in the name of religion. In History, and today! War, abuse of power, manipulation through fear, supression, forcing obedience and helplessness. Power, wealth, hypocrisy. That is what organized religion was and is about. Its a mockery, a perversion of everything what spirituality of everykind should be about: to empower you, be a anchor, a help, hope. So, I absolutely love this song. Especially today when there is a rise of fanatic streaks in a lot of religions. People who get offended by this song should ask themselves why. If one cant critizise their system of believe, or are not allowed to ask questions, or cant adress evident wrongdoings in past and present, then the alarmbells should be ringing. This song is important!

[@shuriken4852]

I am an atheist myself, so I have no issue with this song, to the contrary, but Tuomas himself has mentioned in interviews that he is not an atheist, but more of a secularist, meaning he strongly dislikes organized religions, not religious people and that he believes in A God, but not a specific God of a specific religion.

[@calanor4130]

Or at least organised religion that interfere with state matters, which is a big no-no if you're secular (I am a secular agnostic myself). That being said, he's actually said that he's an agnostic atheist ("Nightwish - We Were Here", p. 38), but that he used to be a Lutheran. Previously, in an interview from around 2007, he called himself a Christian who doesn't know if God exists.

[@JStephens_73]

spaghetti monster in the sky? pass the parmesan!

[@balazsadamik3197]

You have to understand that for Tuomas free imagination is priceless. For me this song is against the dogmatic natures of certain religions when you told "This exactly happened who knows when and this exactly you have to take from it!" This is unacceptable for many religious people too.

[@MrTheescapist89]

I am antitheist and really got this song. I do not think it is against faith but the hypocrisy and egoism of those who are "in charge" in those believes and use believers as means to an end.

[@JaneDoe-ge5di]

Because of this song and many of the comments i must think about the movie Stigmata with Patrica Arquette and Gabriel Byrne. When i remember right they mentioned in this movie that there were found fragments of a testament really near to the source and that some people of a congregation send murderer to kill the translators because they don t agree with the statements they translate like God is not the building/church. He is all around us in every stone. The high dignitaries feared that this would destroy the church. Watched it years ago. So many crimes commited in the name of god!

[@black4pienus]

Hate messages? Really? You'd think people listening to Nightwish know this isn't about hating religion in general. It's about organized religion, greed and abuse of power. Tuomas appreciates the poetry of the bible. He uses religious stories in his lyrics (of other songs) the same way he uses stories from mythology. But this song is absolutely about the evil that organized religion brought in the world.

[@Zozo-K-]

Tuomas and Troy explain some of the concepts expressed in this song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvYiH-hidynfNU The “weak” part is demonstrated by those who didn’t want you to react to this song.

[@jonno55]

Okay man, nothing wrong with faith or religion (i am an atheist). Wrong is the fact to worship gods of wrath (necrocracy, all the prophets are long gone) and committing horrible acts in their names! Committing crimes in the name of dead leaders

[@marttivuorinen8475]

Great reaction. I like how you can see different opinions and respect them 👍 I am not a believer and to me strongest lines are "Mothers milk laced with poison for this newborn" I take that in a way we teach our beliefes to our kids before they are mature enough to make up their own mind. That Works both ways. I was baptised after birth But when i grew up and started questioning My father and Mothers said IT IS OK.. use your brains and your beliefes and what you come up with Will Be ok. My sisters son and his wife just got a baby.. next weekend he gets his name. But won't Be baptised..his parents thought he can do that decision when he is old enough. And i think that is The right way.

[@wjl2601]

One of the better songs with at least a great intro. Weak fantasy is indeed a bit underrated. It's not often mentioned or reacted to. God knows why?

[@perrycleese5987]

don't agree with everything you said, but you said it very eloquently and I totally respect your right to have a different view to me. Liked and subscribed

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

Glad to have you here Perry! We don't always have to agree round here for sure, but we can all still love one another 100% I can totally respect your views as well! Thanks for being a part of the fam!

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

No, it is definitely people like you that help to bring the power of positivity to the channel. And it is because of you have helped the channel grow. And a do so greatly appreciate that. Much love to you as always.

[@compier12]

These stories given to us all Are filled with sacrifice and robes of lust Dissonant choirs and downcast eyes Selfhood of a condescending ape Behold the crown of a heavenly spy Forged in blood of those who defy Kiss the ring, praise and sing He loves you dwelling in fear and sin Fear is a choice you embrace Your only truth Tribal poetry Witchcraft filling your void Lust for fantasy Male necrocracy Every child worthy of a better tale Pick your author from à la carte fantasy Filled with suffering and slavery You live only for the days to come Shoveling trash of the upper caste Smiling mouth in a rotting head Sucking dry the teat of the scared A storytelling breed we are A starving crew with show-off toys Fear is a choice you embrace Your only truth Tribal poetry Witchcraft filling your void Lust for fantasy Male necrocracy Every child worthy of a better tale From words into war of the worlds This one we forsake with scorn From lies the strength of our love Mother's milk laced with poison for this newborn Wake up child, I have a story to tell Once upon a time Your only truth Tribal poetry Witchcraft filling your void Lust for fantasy (Fantasy) Male necrocracy Every child worthy of a better tale