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What does it mean?
An animal raised for a specific purpose by a religious person highlights a clash of values or training.
In plain terms
A horse was raised to jump by a religious person.
What can you take from it?
Expectations imposed by others can shape how things or people are treated.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • work environments
  • education

Putting it to work

  • recognize imposed expectations
  • evaluate your own training

Questions to consider

  • What expectations have been set for you?
  • Who trained you to jump?

Another view

The reference to a 'bible thumper' is a specific stereotype not universally applicable.

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