Create Your Own Religion

Humans have been thinking about the big questions for thousands of years. What's beyond? What happens when we die? Who are we? Daniele Bolelli is a writer, philosopher, and comparative religion professor who looks at our holy books and asks, what if we could start over again? Just write down everything you think is important and don't worry about spelling or facts. And while you're at it, why not throw in some crazy stuff too just to keep things interesting. We need to rethink all of humanity's previously held holy values and beliefs, says Bolelli, so that we can find the solutions we need to the very practical problems that face us: how to live a peaceful life free of guilt and shame—and how to face death without fear. Our worldviews are in desperate need of some housecleaning, he says. And houses need people who aren't afraid to do the hard work.