There is 100% chance that profetism is fraud. I dont belive that hindu scriptures come from GOD. Hinduism is more like a human expression of GOD. That is why there is no fanatism in Hinduism. Our (your and my) ancesstors wondered what is GOD and through discussions and logical conclusions, they put down their ideas.
They personafied forces and named them. Ganesh, shiva are the characters for Hindu seekers in Kidergarten. Once they advance to adavita philosofy and many advanced philosophies, a person doesnt need statues and idols.
It is like whiteboard to understand numbers and additions . Once you understand, you dont need white board to add 2 numbers. But you can still take a piece of chalk from your cildhood and keep it . Another example is that one caanot spit on the picture of ones loved one thinking that phot is just a piece of paper.
Hinduism is like universilty. You have stories of Ganesh to avaita philosophy.
