Great religious stories are like coded messages. Things like crucifixion to resurrection, and slavery to the Promised Land, mean don’t worry, have faith: the world is cruel and it will take some time... but you will get to the better place.

Alternative reading: don't complain in this life. Don't kick up a fuss. Don't try to improve your lot or challenge your masters. Stay compliant and you *may* be rewarded.

Some have promoted that interpretation, but many including myself see it to mean quite the opposite.

I have huge respect for you, but I'd politely suggest that - given you're a highly successful person - there may be an element of Survivorship Bias in your thinking. For millions less fortunate in the US, billions globally, religion is often used to defend the unjust status quo.