Religion is Metaphorical

All world religions are based on ancient myth, metaphor, and astrology. There is no big gray bearded king on a throne up in the sky somewhere....just as there is no big red man with horns and a pitchfork who lives in a fiery pit somewhere. The true purpose of religion is again metaphorical....We must crucify our animal instincts and be resurrected or born again to our true nature or higher power within.