DIVORCE THE GOD AND THE GOVERNMENT
- Madhukar Dama
- 5 days ago
- 7 min read
Breaking the Twin Thrones of Control
INTRODUCTION: THE INVISIBLE PARENTS OF HUMANITY
Human beings are raised not only by families but by two invisible authorities: God and Government. These two have shaped your fears, your rules, your hopes, and your helplessness. They claim to be protectors, but they operate like dysfunctional parents—one emotional, one bureaucratic. Together, they’ve colonized your mind, soul, and actions.
But some people are now filing for divorce. Not from religion or society—but from the very systems that demand blind obedience in exchange for illusions.
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PART ONE: HOW THE GOD AND GOVERNMENT MARRIAGE WAS ARRANGED
They were never truly separate. From the pharaohs of Egypt to the emperors of Japan, from Constantine’s Rome to modern democracies, divinity and authority were fused. The king ruled by the will of god. And god was enforced by the king’s army.
Even in today’s secular systems, the alliance remains. Consider:
Oaths in court are taken in god’s name.
National holidays are based on religious calendars.
State funding is often channeled to religious trusts.
Blasphemy and sedition are both treated like sins.
The systems may wear different uniforms, but the control model is the same:
Obey → Sacrifice → Wait for reward → Be afraid to question.
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PART TWO: SYMPTOMS OF A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP
If God and Government were a married couple, we would’ve called it abusive.
1. Obedience Over Understanding
You're told what’s “right” without knowing why.
You're punished for asking “Why should I?”
The reward is delayed: “Heaven” or “Job security.”
2. Emotional Exploitation
“God loves you but will burn you in hell.”
“The government cares for you but will jail you if you protest.”
3. Hypocrisy and Selective Punishment
A criminal politician can offer gold at a temple and be praised.
A questioning child is called “rebellious” or “faithless.”
A rape victim is told, “It’s karma. Or god’s test.”
4. Control Through Guilt and Fear
“You don’t pray enough. That’s why you’re suffering.”
“You don’t vote right. That’s why your area is poor.”
5. Mutual Covering Up
Politicians visit temples before elections.
Religious leaders bless laws they barely understand.
Suffering is always blamed on the individual’s karma or the last regime.
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PART THREE: REAL-LIFE DIVORCES
Here are real individuals and communities who walked away from both institutions—and not only survived but found deeper meaning.
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1. Narayana Reddy, Telangana – From Ritual to Regenerative Farming
A Brahmin priest for 35 years, Narayana Reddy abandoned rituals after his son’s illness showed him the hypocrisy of “god's will.” He started organic farming and began teaching villagers how to heal soil instead of burning incense.
> “I chanted for 40 years. Nothing grew. Now my hands grow food.”
He refused all government schemes, taking support only from local barter networks.
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2. Marinaleda, Spain – A Stateless, Religion-Free Village
This small Andalusian village operates with zero religious symbols, no politicians, and no police. People vote on every local matter, live in self-built homes, and practice collective farming.
No temples. No tax offices. No fear.
> “We don’t need gods or bosses. We need land and trust.”
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3. Khader Vali, India – Healing Without Pills or Prayers
Dr. Khader Vali abandoned formal medical practice after seeing pharmaceutical corruption. He also refused religious endorsements and began healing with traditional millets and food.
> “Disease doesn’t care what god you pray to. It listens to your gut.”
He never sought government grants and urges people to become medicine-free and god-independent.
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4. Malidoma Patrice Somé – Indigenous Reclamation
A Dagara elder from Burkina Faso, Malidoma was kidnapped and indoctrinated into Christianity. He later escaped, denounced both Western religion and government, and revived ancestral community models where spiritual health is a personal responsibility—not god's judgment.
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5. U.G. Krishnamurti – The Anti-Guru Who Denounced Everything
U.G. left religion, government, and even the search for truth. He lived without identity papers, rejected money and refused to register anywhere. When asked if he believed in god, he replied:
> “I don’t believe in belief.”
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6. Autonomous Tribes in Northeast India
Tribes like the Apatani and Garo follow no structured religion or government bureaucracy. Their laws are oral, nature-based, and decided by elders—not imposed by sacred texts or tax-funded officers.
> “We don’t need temples. The forest is watching.”
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7. Leo Tolstoy – From Orthodox to Outcast
The great Russian author abandoned the church, the state, and private property. He refused royalties, refused to bless wars or emperors, and was excommunicated.
> “The kingdom of God is within you—not in books or bureaucrats.”
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PART FOUR: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DIVORCE?
It’s not easy. But it’s real. Here’s what it looks like:
1. You become responsible for yourself.
No god to blame. No government to wait for. Your food, health, decisions—they're all on you.
2. You realize real spirituality is action, not devotion.
Silence becomes prayer. Honesty becomes ritual. Labor becomes offering.
3. You become immune to slogans.
“Make India great!” or “Have faith!” don't stir your fear. You’ve left the theatre.
4. You redefine community.
From passport and caste to soil and neighbor. You find belonging in what’s real—not what’s declared.
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PART FIVE: THE NEW UNION — SELF, NATURE, AND COMMUNITY
After divorcing god and government, many people found a new marriage—between:
Body and Earth
Breath and Truth
Hands and Food
Silence and Understanding
This is the only marriage that lasts.
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POST-DIVORCE WARNING SIGNS
Watch for these signs that you’re still unconsciously married to god or government:
You wait for permission to rest.
You need a holiday to feel spiritual.
You vote thinking the next leader will “fix it.”
You fear being punished for saying what’s true.
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FINAL WORD
You don’t need to destroy temples or burn flags.
You don’t need to revolt or convert.
You simply need to walk away, quietly, wholly, and without guilt.
Divorce the God and the Government.
Only then can you marry truth.
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2. HEALING DIALOGUE WITH MADHUKAR
Title: "THE SILENT DIVORCE"
Setting:
A family from Bengaluru, 3 generations, arrives at Madhukar’s off-grid mud house in Channarayana Durga.
They’re well-educated, well-earning, but deeply anxious and confused.
They’ve tried prayers, charities, voting, therapy, and motivational books.
Nothing works.
Characters:
Ramesh (55): Banker. Regular temple visitor. Voted every election.
Latha (52): Teaches Sanskrit. Believes fasting clears karma.
Megha (28): IT job, meditates via app, anxious and binge-eating.
Arjun (30): Startup founder. Lost money in crypto, addicted to politics.
Madhukar: Hermit. No God. No vote. No insurance. Lives on millet, well water, and clarity.
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RAMESH: I’ve paid every tax, donated to temples, done all rituals. But I still feel unsafe. Forgotten.
MADHUKAR: Of course. You gave everything — except your self.
LATHA: But God listens. We must have faith.
MADHUKAR: He listens only when you don’t speak. Try crying once without prayer. Just cry.
MEGHA: We vote. We follow laws. But still... chaos.
MADHUKAR: You’re obedient slaves in two systems. You pray to be punished. You vote to be betrayed.
ARJUN: So should we rebel? Denounce everything?
MADHUKAR: No need to scream. Divorce isn’t murder. It’s silence. Just stop attending.
Stop attending God’s guilt circus and the Government’s approval parade.
RAMESH: But what if we need help? A job? A hospital?
MADHUKAR: Grow a food forest. Learn to heal yourself. Befriend a healer, not a dealer.
Build community, not committees. Take responsibility instead of seeking rescue.
MEGHA: So no God? No government?
MADHUKAR: No addiction.
If they show up at your door, ask them to leave their weapons of fear outside.
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3. CHARLES BUKOWSKI POEM
Title: “WEDDING OF A LIFETIME, DIVORCE OF A CENTURY”
they met in your head
god wore gold
government wore grey
they fed you rules
called it love
and left you hungry
for truth.
they told you
you were born dirty
and must earn breath
by obeying.
kneel, said god
sign, said the government
starve, said both
and we’ll let you live
tomorrow.
you walked streets
with holy books
and ID cards
both expired.
you chanted
you voted
you wept
and still—
your heart was a stranger.
you begged god
you begged the state
you bent
until you broke.
until
one morning
your spine cracked like dry bark
and you stood
barefoot
unsure
but free.
you stopped praying
you stopped voting
you built a hut
out of breath
and honesty.
you stopped asking
and life began
answering.
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4. REAL-LIFE WORKBOOK: DIVORCE THE GOD AND GOVERNMENT
Title: “WALKING AWAY WITHOUT HATE”
A Personal Guide to Reclaiming Your Inner Authority
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PART ONE: ARE YOU MARRIED TO GOD OR GOVERNMENT?
Checklist (Yes/No):
I feel guilty if I miss a prayer.
I believe problems are “god’s test.”
I wait for the government to fix my area.
I donate to temples but ignore hungry neighbors.
I fear offending both religion and law.
I blame karma or policy for all problems.
If you answered “yes” to 4 or more: You’re still emotionally married.
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PART TWO: FILE THE DIVORCE (EXERCISES)
1. Write a Letter to God (Unsent)
Tell him everything. Ask nothing. Be raw. Burn it after.
2. Letter to Government
Describe your unmet expectations. Write what you needed. Shred it.
3. Make a ‘No Guilt Day’ Plan
Do nothing religious. Nothing bureaucratic. See how it feels.
4. Replace Ritual with Responsibility
Skip one prayer. Cook one clean meal. Help one stranger.
You just created more good than a 1000 chants.
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PART THREE: RE-MARRIAGE TO SELF AND EARTH
Build something with hands: a clay pot, a hut, a chair.
Walk barefoot for 10 minutes daily.
Grow one plant you can eat.
Start a barter with one neighbor.
Sit alone, no phone, no prayer.
Just listen to the world — it’s speaking.
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PART FOUR: IF YOU FALL BACK, READ THIS
> “You are not a sinner.
You are not a citizen.
You are a living being.
The Earth knows you better than any scripture or system.”
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