Though born into a family rooted in Christian beliefs and dedicated to upholding fundamental traditions, I do not follow any traditional religious beliefs — no Gods, angels, or rebirth for me. I believe religions were crafted as initial codes of conduct to exert control over people. Messages like “Don’t do this, or you’ll face hell” or “Believe in the Lord, and your soul will find salvation in heaven” serve to simplify our lives by providing predefined answers. All this offers a convenient ju...