Why does a “good” God let the world rot with poverty, corruption, and pain? From broke Americans hustling for soup to oil-rich royals flexing billion-dollar palaces, this piece asks if life is really a test, a prison for the soul, and whether true freedom lies beyond the flesh.

Every prophet, sage, and scripture warned us about the same hidden enemy: the ego. It hides behind piety, fuels pride, blinds us to truth, and even rejects God’s chosen guides. From Jesus to Muhammad to Krishna, the message is clear—conquer the self or be conquered by it.