I picked Egyptian mythology and tradition for a reason, Steve. They are not MY tradition, but yet I see wisdom in them and they have led me on rich and fascinating journeys.

I come from a background of Christian mythology and tradition, knowing full well that at least part of that tradition is fictional. Still, it is my tradition, and I have found wisdom there and I've been led on rich and fascinating journeys.

You say you come from the same tradition, Steve - but you reject it as false. End of story.

Is there a lesson there?

Please note that fiction is not necessarily falsehood, although it does take intelligence to be able to separate "fact" from "fiction" - and it also takes intelligence to know what to do with the two once you've differentiated them. What we call "fiction" is often far richer and wiser than that which we call "fact."

-Joe Offer-