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“50th story”

First Published: Aug.02.2018

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There once lived a respected “religion adviser” in a small town.

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People believed all his sentences and judgments came directly from God. They used it, spread it and without any research, accepted it.

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There was a special annual ceremony in town where wealthier people cooked big pots of food and distributed them to their fellow citizens for charity reasons.

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People had to stand in lines to fill up their pots to take home to eat.

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The religion adviser’s wife told him that the lineup for food was so long. The food would be finished if she stood in the line. She wanted to have that charity food.

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The religion adviser said: “Don’t worry, I will fix it.”

He took his pot to the food distributors and said: “Hold the line. Don’t give food to people as this food has a religious problem.”

Everyone stopped and was waiting to hear the reason.

The adviser continued: “I am not sure if the meat in the food was cut in God’s name. The sheep came to my dream and told me itself. So it might be questionable and you must not spread it to people. UNLESS!”

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Everyone was happy that there was a solution and couldn’t wait to hear more.

“Unless five kilos of the food is given to a religious advisor, a man of God.” He continued.

Everyone shouted: “Thank God there are rules to make life easier for us.” And they all happily agreed to fill up the adviser’s pot with food first to make it edible for the rest of the crowd.

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The religion adviser took his full pot and walked towards the home.

A visitor realized how the religious adviser abused his place and deceived others without any shame.

He ran to the religion adviser and said: “How could you manipulate people like that?”

The advisor responded: “I needed a pot full of free food. It isn’t my fault people like being stupid and believe anything that comes out of my mouth.”

 

 

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98 comments ›

  2. Riddhima Penner
    August 2, 2018 • 12:44 pm

    So mean that adviser is!! The true picture of the many selfish people whom we often blindly trust!! Anyways, great post! 🙂

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  4. DutchIl
    August 2, 2018 • 1:18 pm

    Thanks for sharing!… unfortunately, not all advisors are religious and there are far too many of them… 🙂

    “Absolute power does not corrupt absolutely, absolute power attracts the corruptible.”
    ― Frank Herbert

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    • Laleh Chini
      August 2, 2018 • 1:42 pm

      Beautiful quote. It was a sarcasm to all world leaders. I don’t understand why can’t we stop all these madness. Thanks dear ❤️

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      • DutchIl
        August 2, 2018 • 1:48 pm

        Right now all those leaders have the stage because a element of the human race, who is self-centered and closed minded, put them there… it will take time and patience but I am sure change is in the winds… nothing good comes easy or in a hap-hazard manner… 🙂

        “A house that is built with patience and love will withstand the strongest winds of difficulties and conflict , a house built with haste and insincerity will collapse in a mere breeze of discontent.” (Larry Woller 6-21-2007)

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      • Laleh Chini
        August 2, 2018 • 1:53 pm

        Beautiful quote thanks for sharing dear ❤️

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  5. hassanmosleh
    August 2, 2018 • 1:38 pm

    This is a big unfortunate because we have the same religious advisors all over the world people always are the targets of these religions advisers. nice post

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  6. Gallivanta
    August 2, 2018 • 1:45 pm

    That is a tale which never grows old!

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  7. wellcolourmeyellow
    August 2, 2018 • 2:47 pm

    I’ve been sick and not been on wordpress. Glad to come back to such a great story ❤ you did great!

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  8. Ellen
    August 2, 2018 • 3:23 pm

    The wisdom of my Father’s words remains unchanged : “A lie is always a lie, no matter how often it is repeated or how many believe it.” Your tale is sadly quite representative of the present. We live in a time where it seems that truth is not valued as it ought to be, worse that the untruths are accepted. Thank-you!

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  9. simplywendi
    August 2, 2018 • 3:52 pm

    so enjoy your stories……..

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  10. Mr. Mel
    August 2, 2018 • 3:59 pm

    So true, unfortunately.🙏😊

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  11. Rosaliene Bacchus
    August 2, 2018 • 4:32 pm

    An invaluable lesson for our times, Laleh. There are far too many “religion advisers,” and others of the same ilk, among us who prey upon human misery, desperation, and stupidity.

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  12. calmkate
    August 2, 2018 • 8:29 pm

    Ouch touche … don’t believe everything we hear, especially if it lines another’s pocket, er pot!

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  13. Maria Tatham, a gentle iconoclast
    August 2, 2018 • 9:09 pm

    Laleh, this is a superb short tale!

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  14. worrylessjourney
    August 2, 2018 • 9:35 pm

    Really great morality story. Love the ones you post.

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  15. D. Wallace Peach
    August 2, 2018 • 10:21 pm

    This reminds me of how things are in the US right now. 😦
    I think both are at fault, the liar as well as those who are foolish enough to believe the lies.
    Excellent story, Laleh

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  16. johnbarleycorn12
    August 2, 2018 • 11:44 pm

    Reblogged this on John Barleycorn and commented:
    Great story.

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  17. johnbarleycorn12
    August 2, 2018 • 11:45 pm

    All is not what it first seems.

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  18. Warren Richards
    August 3, 2018 • 1:39 am

    A wonderful story. I goes to show that we should always keep our eyes on God, and He will order our steps! Blessings to you!

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  19. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    August 3, 2018 • 5:13 am

    Having a compassionate heart always leads to the goodness being in service for the one’s you need it. Thank you Laleh joon for sharing

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  20. dawnautom
    August 3, 2018 • 5:41 am

    Lovely story Laleh, there’s a old saying ” he who does not learn from the past is doomed to repeat it ” one day people will learn then those people will have no more power over anyone.
    ❤️✌️

    BY FOR NOW

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  21. 🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊Tammy7711🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊
    August 3, 2018 • 7:40 am

    Ha, that’s why we must continue to put our trust in God, not man. Man fails, God doesn’t!

    Blessings to you and great story as per.

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  22. james bruce mcnaughton
    August 4, 2018 • 10:05 am

    Jesus anticipated this. He said something like: “a good tree produces good fruit and a bad tree produces bad fruit. You will know them by their fruit.” I have met a “Pastor” that gossiped about his church members and condemned them behind their back in an effort to “win” me. I didn’t know Jesus or the Bible then and so I knew something was wrong but I didn’t know what. Jesus said something like: “You don’t gather grapes from thorn bushes and berries from thistles.” Not all who claim to be of God are of God. Test their actions to know their character. (Including me. This post is very convicting to me. I am obviously not perfect. But I try, fail, ask forgiveness and try again).

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  23. Crissy
    August 4, 2018 • 11:36 am

    Trust God, not men! Beautifully illustrated Laleh! You are a genius. Love the photo of the sheep.😀
    💜❤️

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  24. Christopher Lindsay
    August 4, 2018 • 1:23 pm

    We must be discerning of false teachers.

    Minor edit:
    manipulate people like that[?] [N]o

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  25. Neha Sharma
    August 5, 2018 • 7:03 pm

    Dear Laleh. I wish I could have said at the end how glad I feel this isn’t a true story and yet it is, in today’s world! Your words are always so close to life itself ❤ ❤

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  26. natuurfreak
    August 17, 2018 • 10:36 am

    In mijn ogen is het een misdaad gebruik te maken van de goedgelovigheid van anderen

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  27. Russel Ray Photos
    August 18, 2018 • 11:24 am

    Gotta share this one on Facebook.

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  28. Dracul Van Helsing
    August 18, 2018 • 11:04 pm

    An excellent allegory of certain types of religious leaders who are found throughout all religions in the world.

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  29. natuurfreak
    October 4, 2018 • 10:42 pm

    Ook hier zit een les in.Geloof niet alles wat je hoort

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  30. stopociechblog
    October 22, 2018 • 7:17 pm

    There is a saying that faith is opium for the people. It’s easy to manipulate people in the name of God. Whoever uses the name of God for his own benefit is vile. Shame! Each of us has her own authority, which she believes. May your faith be not used.

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  31. sebby holmes
    November 8, 2018 • 10:01 pm

    This is a lovely read Laleh. Thanks very much for writing. Cheers

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  32. Inshoimran
    November 9, 2020 • 9:47 am

    The people sitting on high positions be it government or religion, tend to exploit their status, and sadly we are the dumbest people to grant them that position in the first place.

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  34. utahan15
    November 9, 2020 • 4:34 pm

    see not a be er
    of humility
    food for thought
    literally

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  36. Crissy
    November 10, 2020 • 7:54 pm

    I like the moral in your stories Laleh.
    Keep safe my dear,
    ♥️😊

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  38. Anna Waldherr
    November 15, 2020 • 7:40 pm

    Sad but true. The real sheep in this story (like the sheep in the world around us) are those swallowing the words of their religious advisor w/o examining them.

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  39. Trishikh
    November 29, 2020 • 8:19 am

    I agree with the message, when someone manipulates another in the name of religion – the person being manipulated is also to be blamed, a bit atleast.

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