I feel that all religious stories are meant to be understood in principle not literally or in a dogmatic way. I also think there is great wisdom in many of these stories that can be taken and applied to daily life. Moral dilemmas are difficult, but if we take time to listen to our inner voice and compass, our timeless awareness, usually the truth will emerge. Once we clear away the barriers insight will emerge and our way forward will become clear and luminous. As a self-recognized Buddhist, my interpretation of the word “dharma” is that it is the principles and timeless truths that uphold our universe and reality. Truths that are truly immortal and answer to no one. Upon these truths our lives flow. To tap into these leads to the freedom of our souls.