“59th story”
First Published: Oct.04.2018
There once was a land of injustice. People had to obey religious rules even if it made no sense. They weren’t allowed to talk or complain, if they did they would be punished.
They were put in prison, whipped in public and tortured. The land of injustice was full of unhappy people.
A wise man was travelling the Injustice land and saw a young man being whipped publicly.
People of the town were forced to gather to watch and learn the lesson of how disobeying was painful and not worth trying.
The wise man went closer and asked the religious judge who sentenced the order: “May I ask what this young man did?”
The judge said: “He drank wine. Drinking wine is forbidden and whoever drinks wine will burn in hell and be punished on earth.”
The wise man asked: “May I ask why drinking wine is consequent to getting whipped?”
The judge said: “Because drinking wine and alcohol is bad for health and will damage the body. We have to remind them and teach them the religious path to heaven. And if they didn’t get it, we are forced to punish them so they would follow and go to heaven.”
The wise man smiled and said: “Thank you for clarifying that drinking alcohol will hurt the body but whipping will not. Also, they drink wine at home as it is their own business, but whipping will be in front of a crowd and damage their soul, honour, and reputation. It is wonderful how concerned you are about the health of others in the town. People should be awake and thankful for all these great efforts you put in for them. I personally am amazed.”
wonderful story 🙂
Thanks Jim dear, your visit means a lot ❤️
Great post!
If a person is punished in hell anyway, why punish him now?
If you think punishment changes anything, why didn’t the crime rates all over the world drop? The world keeps getting worse with each passing day.
About time we changed our thinking.
Thanks dear Bhatath for sharing your thoughts. In my opinion people should be free to choose, world will be more in peace and happiness. No more lies. People should understand how they are abusing us through religious rules.❤️
Religion as a way of life is okay but killing people over it is awful and foolish. We created religion. It didn’t create us.
Religious should guide us through kindness and peace. These days it’s been doing opposite. Thanks dear ❤️
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Though I like your story, and enjoyed the comment of the wise man, I wonder if you would give people the right to choose without limitation at all? If someone was to buildbuildings without proper safety standards, and workers were to die because of numerous accidents, would you still say that the state shouldn’t interfere? It seems to me that each society has to decide where to draw the line. Most countries allow wine and forbid hashish. But in the west there are some states that have changed their laws to allow it. Still even there, there are limits to personal liberty. You have a very nice blog here.
Thanks dear for sharing your thoughts, appreciate your visit.🙂
I wonder how some person mentality works.
Unfortunately we’re seeing it every where these days. Thanks OJ darling for reading and commenting ❤️
My pleasure dear. Welcome
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We live in a world full of hypocrisy.
Unfortunately it’s true.❤️
That is true
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We need more wise people to travel through lands of injustice. 🙂
😂 we may never come back alive 😂 thanks sweetheart for your comment ❤️
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He was a truly wise man. I wonder if his meaning was lost to the judge.
Lol or he ever came back in one piece 😂 thanks for your comment dear ❤️
Nice story but it is so unfortunate that we still have some countries with the same rules.
Love you ❤️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts… 🙂
“When we begin to build walls of prejudice, hatred, pride, and self-indulgence around ourselves, we are more surely imprisoned than any prisoner behind concrete walls and iron bars.” Mother Angelica
Thanks for sharing this beautiful quote, it never gets old.❤️
WOW!! Very thought provoking.
Thanks dear for reading and commenting ❤️
I love reading and/or learning about things that make me think. Thank you for sharing.
You are awesome ❤️
No. I am only me. But thank you for thinking so. You are pretty awesome too.
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A strong/solid post – brilliant and thought-provoking.
Thanks so much dear friend, it means a lot.❤️
That dystopian world is nearer than we think. And it already exists in numerous parts of the world. :/
A wonderful, yet painfully poignant story and reality check Laleh. 🙂
Thanks dear friend for your thoughtful comment. I hear these unfairness everyday and there’s nothing I can do about it. That’s so sad. ❤️
You are welcome Laleh. There’s nothing intrinsically wrong with reality checks here and there when appropriate. It should not hinder bold visions for the greater good. 😉
However, I would like to encourage you (challenge you?) to stay vigilant in protecting basic human rights and justice, and all those well-known virtues about equality AND tolerance through deep understanding, empathy, and stoic patience… as is humanly possible. Otherwise, we could find ourselves in the same position Martin Niemöller found himself in the late 1930’s Germany:
If we are not careful Laleh and active in our civil duties — simply as good human beings! — that dystopian world gains roots, strength, and solid footholds that are become harder and harder to uproot and extinguish. In other words, there is usually MUCH we can do. 😉
Warmest best regards to you Ma’am. <3
Thanks dear friend for your kind words, you’re right at least we can write about it and spread the words. Maybe that could be more affective than swords.❤️
Absolutely! And you are VERY GIFTED with your words and stories! They inspire! Do not stop! 😍
You’re amazing ❤️
Ah, you’re being very kind, BUT I just recognize and want to do my part as a little and big part of this human family. You and anyone else are first my cousins on this world. I don’t see national borders or sociopolitical divisions or religious divisiveness. I simply see and feel human beings on planet Earth. Period.
Yes, perhaps that is too simple for my own good, but it will never change as long as my heart beats and my lungs breath. Call me crazy, call me deluded. LOL 😄
But thank you nonetheless Laleh. <3
I see everyone equal too. We’re all born as human and have right to be free.❤️
Yes! And if you’ll please excuse my rather crude, basic human analogy here… 😀
In the end, we all sit on the toilet the same for the same purpose. Let’s not forget that. We are absolutely capable of living on this planet peacefully and in advanced forms of Eusociality and when needed, in forms of Superorganism behaviors. Many other species on the planet — thru 5-6 extinction events! — have been doing this successfully for millions and millions of years! The acclaimed Harvard Naturalist and Entomologist E. O. Wilson puts it very simply:
Hope you’re having a fantastic week Laleh and have a super weekend Madame. <3
😂simply true.😂
You have a great weekend too dear ❤️
Really wonderful! Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks dear for your visit, it means a lot ❤️
You gave me quite a surprise just now…
Hopefully not a bad surprise 😂
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Una limpida perfetta parabola la saggezza del vecchio.
Sherabientot grazie 🦋
Exactly, thanks so much for stopping by ❤️
Another wonderful story Laleh. Thank you.
Thanks Anna dear, great to have you ❤️
A wise man’s wise point!
Your visits and comments make me happy darling ❤️
Sometimes religious people can damage a heart, while trying to save the soul. A well said piece!
Thanks Warren so much for taking time to comment ❤️
You’re very welcome!
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This is a wonderful heartfelt blog my sweet Laleh!!!!
Thanks so much for always leaving your sweet words ❤️
It’s short and thought provoking! Thank you 🙂
Thanks dear for your visit and commenting, means a lot ❤️
So pertinent
Thanks Derrick dear for your comment ❤️
Lovely post Laleh, to bad the men that think their wise are really dome.
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BY FOR NOW
😂I like your comments dear friend. Honest and straight. Thanks so much ❤️
Thank you Laleh, your Welcome dear.
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BY FOR NOW
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Looks like “common sense” was lacking in the land of injustice.
Thank you for a wise story lovely Laleh ❤️
You’re always kind my dear Crissy. Appreciate your visits.❤️
Thank you gorgeous. Still searching for your book. ❤️❤️
Awww
I would love to hear your review sweetheart ❤️
https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Over-Marzeeh-Laleh-Chini/dp/9176375536/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538747842&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=climbing+over+grit&dpPl=1&dpID=41Jwa4dWttL&ref=plSrch
Thank you ! Looking forward to reading your book Laleh .❤️
A review coming up soon ❤️❤️
Lovely ❤️🤗
Very good! And very true.
Thanks for reading and commenting dear.<3
I’ve added your book to my list and look forward to reading it. Thank you.
Thanks so much, will wait for your review dear ❤️
Sorry, I don’t read or write reviews. However, I am happy to reblog and help spread the word. ❤
Oh dear don’t worry. Thanks so much ❤️
I am also happy to reblog other reviews of your book. I really look forward to reading it. ❤
Appreciate your kindness ❤️
My pleasure. Education can do much to dispell ignorance that tears people apart. ❤
Beautiful thoughts.<3
Perhaps thoughts we share? I believe so.
Thanks so much.<3
Thank you and I look forward to reading your book and learning more.
You are very sweet.<3
I just like to learn, understand and help others to do so as well. Thank you.
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Amazing 📖
Thanks darling.<3
Thank you for another great story, Laleh! It remembers me on the unbelievable religious “caretakers” of my own community. They dont know their own rules by themselves. Best wishes, Michael.
Dear Michael, sometimes I wish these were only in stories but it’s not. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment ❤️
So true, Laleh! It happens all days again.Best wishes, Michael.
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Cool
Thanks for reading and commenting ❤️
Het zou in het leven allen mogen gaan m respect voor elkaar maar we hebben nog en lange weg te gaan.Weer een mooi leerrijk verhaal Laleh
That’s so true dear. Thanks so much for your constant visits that makes me very happy.❤️
Religion is being misused and abused by people to enhance themselves.
Truly. Unfortunately is the truth behind religion. Thanks dear for sharing your thoughts ❤️
It’s a pleasure for me.
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Such a harsh punishment
Crazy, thanks dear appreciate your visit ❤️
My pleasure
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You write boldly. Bravo
LOL, truth is always painful.<3
I heard from the psychologist that the truth is not to beat her eyes.
Makes sense. LOL
Wonderful story
Appreciate it dear ❤️
The note gives a lot to think about.
I am glad dear. Thanks so much for your visit.<3
A sobering read. If it weren’t true it would almost be amusing! Thank you for articulating it so well.
Unfortunately it is true. That’s so sad. Thanks dear for reading and commenting ❤️
la giustizia umana non migliora l’uomo
Thanks dear for reading and sharing your thought.<3
The land of injustice proved how unjust the Judge was. He should worry about he will be “judged” as cruel and unusual punishment is part of his wrong decision-making.
Good luck with your book, Laleh. ❤️ I definitely hope it is bought and read by many people! Take care! 💜 📖 💙
Thanks dear Robin for your great wishes, have the best ❤️
You’re welcome, Laleh. I really wish you and your family the best. ❤️ I especially have always enjoyed your stories, so will try to see if our library will buy your book. 😊
Awww you’re awesome Robin ❤️
You are a special friend who I am so proud is now a published author! 💗
Aren’t you sweet.🤗❤️💋
I enjoy your writing. The storytelling style almost reminds me of Aesop’s Fables. Simple but very effective. Nice work.
Thanks a lot my dear friend for writing such nice words towards me, appreciate your kindness ❤️
Thanks for your like of my post on Biblical Voting Considerations; you are very kind.
My pleasure dear.❤️
You are very kine. Thank you.
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I love the irony of the wise man.
Great post.
Thank you, Laleh.
Thanks Francine dear, appreciate your time and kindness.🌷
Nice post with great story…
Thanks a million dear.🌸
Reblogged this on B +Ve !!.
Thanks so much dear.🌸
sharia law
the lions paw
the thorn
of sectarian
be ya shia or sunni
mohummaded or ali
fatima be praised!
Exactly, all crazy.🥰
Your story makes clear that we can do more harm than good when enforcing our religious regulations. The message of love and forgiveness gets lost with each blow. Only fear remains.
Thanks Rosaliene dear, appreciate your kind words and sharing your thoughts.🌺
The horrors that have been committed in the name of religions. There is a good moral to this story Laleh!
Appreciate your time Anne, my dear friend.❤️
There are a lot of injustice in the world. It`s sad to think that your story is in fact a reality in some places. As humans we need to evolve and embrace love for each other. Love is the only thing that can help us.
Thanks so much dear for reading. Appreciate the share of your thoughts.🌺
In some parts of the world, such persecution still exists. Some people think they are spiritually better than others, claiming they are the gatekeeper of heaven.
Still in my country, Iran. 🥺🥺🥺 thanks dear
Wisdom shines.
Thank you Laleh.
Keep well 💜
Love you 😍
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Thanks dear.🌺
What a beautiful message. Very often when one tries to correct another with punishment, most of the time it is oppression and not an attempt to rectify that person.
Thanks so much for reading dear and sharing your thoughts.🌺
People who use power thoughtlessly have no honour
Thanks so much dear for your time.❤️
This put me in mind of Christ’s response to the woman caught in adultery. “…they said to Him [Christ], ‘Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?’ This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him…He…said to them, ‘He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.’ …Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus…saw no one but the woman, He said to her, ‘Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?’ She said, ‘No one, Lord.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more’ ” (John 4-11). <3
That was a beautiful share Anna. Very nice of you dear.🌺❤️
Live in faith. Show love. Walk the Talk. Hypocrisy has no place in our walk. Thanks for pointing that out!
Thanks to you my dear friend for reading and commenting.❤️
Ah, an excellent response from the wise man. His response can be applied to so many situations in our world…
True, appreciate your comment dear.🌹
Wow!
Thanks a million dear.🌹