Religious epics are
nothing but stories
They are popular,
passed down from generation to generation —
because the human mind loves storytelling.
But that doesn’t mean
we should only read or talk about them.
Stories are not enough.
Are they?
We need real life-improving facts —
like inflammation and psychopathy.
Inflammation — to keep your body safe.
Psychopathy — to protect your mind.
Both are necessities and are connected.
They help make life better and suffering less.
We often don’t recognize irritants
that attack the body.
We don’t recognize people
who pose psychological threats.
Expand your knowledge — seek true knowledge.
Religious stories are mere metaphors
meant to lead us toward righteous paths.
Let's not be silly, let's not take them literally.
Let's pursue life-transforming wisdom.
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Seema Patel
Hi, I am Seema. I have been writing on the internet for 15 years. I have contributed to PubMed, Blogger, Medium, LinkedIn, Substack, and Amazon KDP.
I write about nature, health, parenting, creativity, gardening, and psychology.
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You speak from the heart, and I truly appreciate it! I enjoy reading your stories because I feel I need them. Very good work.