Holy Olympics: Religions War for Relevance and Dominance
About this ebook
Through biting wit and sharp satire, Ricky explores how religions, claiming to promote peace and love, have paradoxically sparked centuries of war, division, and persecution. Why do believers slaughter their neighbors in the name of divine mercy? Why are humanity’s most violent acts justified by texts that preach turning the other cheek? And why is the ultimate message of salvation often wielded as a weapon to condemn those who don’t conform?
Ricky unpacks these paradoxes with merciless humor, highlighting how faith has evolved into a brutal competition for relevance, market share, and the human soul. Whether through holy wars, crusades, or doctrinal schisms, religions have turned love into leverage and salvation into a zero-sum game. The irony is undeniable: in their race to bring enlightenment, faiths often plunge humanity into darkness.
Beyond the bloodshed, Ricky examines the absurd marketing tactics of spiritual capitalism: from indulgences to televangelists peddling eternal life like a premium subscription service. He exposes the surreal lengths religions go to in their quest for dominance—each striving to outdo the other with promises of miracles, threats of damnation, and claims of exclusive access to the divine.
Wickedly funny and deeply provocative, Holy Olympics invites readers to laugh, question, and confront the hypocrisy of humanity’s sacred obsessions. Because in the end, as humanity fights over whose god is the greatest, the gods themselves might be sipping celestial cocktails, amused by the chaos below.
About the author
Ricky Firman is an unflinching truth-teller, master of dark humor, and a voice that refuses to be silenced. Known for his bold approach to uncomfortable subjects, Ricky’s debut book, They Said I’m Brutally Honest: Chronicles of My Naked Truth, Whether You Like It or Not, introduced readers to his fearless exploration of life’s rawest truths, unearthing what most are too afraid to confront.
In his second book, Brutal Truth About Indonesia: From Irony to Absurdity, Ricky turned his sharp eye toward his homeland, delivering a searing critique of the contradictions, corruption, and chaos that define Indonesia. With his signature blend of wit and biting commentary, he laid bare the absurdities that many are too complacent to see.
In his third book, Brutally Human: The Paradox of Existence, Ricky gleefully explores the delicious contradictions that make us human, using biting irony to expose the absurdity of our attempts to "figure it all out."
Now, in this Holy Olympics: Religions War for Relevance and Dominance, Ricky takes his fearless dissection of societal ironies to the global stage, boldly tackling the complex and often absurd rivalries between the world’s major religions. With his unparalleled ability to mix humor and satire, he exposes the power struggles, hypocrisy, and conflicts that fuel religious dominance and the fight for relevance in today’s world.
Ricky’s work is a blend of sharp observation and unapologetic critique, all delivered with a relentless sense of irony and wit. He pulls no punches, challenging readers to reconsider the things they hold sacred and the ideologies that govern their lives.
When he’s not writing, Ricky enjoys a quieter life with his wife, Sofia, and their dogs, savoring moments of calm in the midst of his whirlwind of bold ideas and piercing observations.
