Many people today are rejecting religion on the opinion that religion has often been used for political and social control.
Although it is true that many philosophies have been converted into traditions of men, it is a mistake to reject all scripture, no matter what religion; as the sages who wrote it have preserved many deep, metaphysical truths in it. If we read with an open mind, can find pearls of wisdom that are hidden in symbolic form. The initiate reads and understands the true meaning of these hidden gems.
Atrium Esoteric 
“If we read with an open mind, can find pearls of wisdom that are hidden in symbolic form.” This is a true statement. Something that I’ve said for years. We must move past the “my way or no way ideals” when it comes to spiritual concepts.