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This book deconstructs the beliefs and theologies that have been a part of mankind from time immemorial. Summary of the Book The book puts aside the beliefs that have been connected to mankind from ancient times. These beliefs have often been in control of our destinies. The beliefs are supposed to help us find meaning in life and discover the mysteries behind it. However, they still require to be understood in the context of the environment we live in today. This book is based on the truth that great ideas can sometimes hurt people. It also traces the types of human beliefs in various civilizations, including fantasies and myths. Life, divinity, nature and community have enriched our existence, but have also caused a lot of destruction because of blind beliefs that feed fundamentalism and terror. Read Shadow Boxing With The Gods to understand the results of our beliefs and how it has overpowered the minds of large sections of people. About Vijay N. Shankar Vijay N. Shankar is a writer based in New Delhi. He has spent his adult life working as a journalist. Vijay has been a war correspondent, an investigative reporter for national newspapers like Indian Express and The Statesman, and a magazine editor. After retirement, he went on to be a full-time writer.