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About John of AllFaith
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To varying degrees I have worked and studied with many different groups including:

The Noahides, Gaudiya Vaisnavism, Swami Muktinanda's Sidha Yoga Foundation, the Yoga Society (of Sri Ramamurti Mishra), Sikhism, various Pagan and neo-Pagan groups, Sunni Islam (Wahabi), Taoism, various Buddhist sects (including the Dharmad Hatu of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche), various diverse Hindu sects, numerous Christian denominations and movements, and have been involved with numerous other groups and movements too numerous to mention. I refer to my personal beliefs as AllFaith.
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In Category  Comparative Religious Studies

SubjectDate Asked

spiritaul10/31/2009
  Q: dear john of all faiths i am still suffering with doubt however i have recently had an insight into ...
  A: I'd say that if this practice is working for you, if you are growing in Love and Light that's a good ...
Religion10/16/2009
  Q: I read an article on the fact the Barack Obama supports a priest named Carey Cash and Carey Cash ...
  A: I'm sorry to say this, but your piece is based on a false assumption. It would need a complete ...
religion9/30/2009
  Q: Can you show me a verse where Jesus complimented ANY RELIGION, RELIGIOUS LEADERS, CRAFTED TEMPLES or ...
  A: There is clearly more to your question than you are saying. John 4:22: 22 Ye [Samaritans] worship ...
born gay8/20/2009
  Q: Ok, so I do believe in the possibilty of being born gay, just like I believe that some people are ...
  A: There is absolutely nothing in the Bible about lesbians and only two possible references to ...
born gay8/19/2009
  Q: Ok, so I do believe in the possibilty of being born gay, just like I believe that some people are ...
  A: Homosexuality exists in all species of life on this planet. It is not a defect. It is part of God's ...
truth in the universe7/23/2009
  Q: i personally think that all religion in its earthly manifestations came from babylon also known as : ...
  A: The Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Islam and Christianity, along with Zoroastrianism and a few others ...
the return of Jesus6/16/2009
  Q: What will Jesus look like? How would you pick him out from the rest of the crowd? Would he come back ...
  A: There is no physical description listed in the Bible. We will know however. The Bible gives us a ...
Monotheism / Polytheism12/21/2008
  Q: Monotheism / Polytheism, which came first?
  A: If you are asking this question as part of a school assignment the answer your teacher is probably ...
The first religion12/17/2008
  Q: What was the first religion?
  A: There is no agreement on this. According to the Indian Vedas, the Vedic religion of the Bharata ...
Primitive religion---Primitive economy12/17/2008
  Q: Is the most "primitive" society in economic terms also the most "primitive" in other spheres of ...
  A: Again, it depends on what one means by "primitive." That word is too loaded and has too many ...
religious practice12/17/2008
  Q: Relgion is declining in modern urban and industrial contexts. Is this the truth? ANSWER: With the ...
  A: Each person is an individual and interprets her/his faith accordingly. What a commandment or ...
Economic---Culture12/16/2008
  Q: Is the most "primitive" society in economic terms also the most "primitive" in other spheres of ...
  A: Depends on how you define "primitive." The modern world is the most wealthy in recorded history and ...
religious faith12/16/2008
  Q: Is it an advantage or a disadvantage for the researcher to have a religious faith?
  A: Its ALWAYS an advantage for everyone to have religious faith. Serious researchers simply need to be ...
hi11/18/2008
  Q: i am a christian girl and i love a muslim boy for the past one and a haf years. he doesn't force me ...
  A: As a Christian, the Bible commands you: II Cor 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with ...
Muslim Question11/6/2008
  Q: I just read an answer to a question that's sort of similar to mine, but isn't, and it compelled me ...
  A: From what you say your beliefs sound fairly similar to my own ;-) With some exceptions. Muslim men ...
Do we have the same type of souls?8/18/2008
  Q: -Do we have the same type of human souls and mind in our body? since we have the same ...
  A: As I explained before: ANSWER: Hi again Rambo, The answer to all such questions will depend on ...
Do we have the same type of souls?8/3/2008
  Q: -Do we have the same type of human souls and mind in our body? since we have the same ...
  A: The answer to all such questions will depend on what one accepts as the ground of being. Is one ...
How I know this is the truth?7/31/2008
  Q: regarding the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eDqDcZm9EA&NR=1 -How do I know whether I can ...
  A: -What do you believe reality is? Is it subatomic particle? or quantum or just the reality? what is ...
How I know this is the truth?7/30/2008
  Q: regarding the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eDqDcZm9EA&NR=1 -How do I know whether I can ...
  A: As I explained last time, the definition of what is and is not truth is not always or even generally ...
what is the real world like?7/23/2008
  Q: I have read article from some website...and I have some issue concerning the existence of science ...
  A: -I think therefore I am, how I know my thought and concious isn't a simulation or illusion of god? ...
what is the real world like?7/22/2008
  Q: I have read article from some website...and I have some issue concerning the existence of science ...
  A: I answer questions in several different categories and usually base my responses on the category. In ...
Research review request--religion and science based6/26/2008
  Q: Greetings, My name is Larry Thomas and I am currently writing to you from Wiesbaden , Germany . I am ...
  A: Lots of interesting info both here and on the referenced pages. You've done a lot of research. I ...
chainging name6/25/2008
  Q: ASSALAAM O ELEKUM My son wants to marry with a christian girl & she is ready to convert in islam but ...
  A: Salam Siddiqi, You may want to check with an imam about this, but in my opinion this Christian girl ...
What religions / philosophies believe that life and suffering give us reasons to enjoy heaven?6/22/2008
  Q: I believe that life and suffering (possibly over the course of several lifetimes) shape our unique ...
  A: Depending on how the beliefs are understood, most. Master Y'shua (Jesus) didn't teach the existence ...
Former catholic searching for relief1/20/2008
  Q: I am 42, married, two daughters ages 12 and 7. I was raised catholic and have the guilt to prove ...
  A: In my opinion the quest for God and spiritual truth is the most important thing we do as humans. ...
Divinity1/15/2008
  Q: Is Krishna a part of our GOD, our GOD HIMSELF, or someone sent by our GOD? And is the Brahman our ...
  A: The Sikh understanding of God, in my opinion, is an exalted and enlightened one. It is my belief ...
a couple questions about the branch davidian,first crusaide and a few others9/23/2007
  Q: the first question is The branch davidian, first known as the davidian adventists, separted from ...
  A: The Branch Davidians are an offshoot of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Pope Urban II called for ...
The Conforter8/30/2007
  Q: Could you please tell me who that Comforter in John 16:7. Thank you again God bless.
  A: I like to be of help when I can. That verse of course says: Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It ...
marriage between muslim and christian8/20/2007
  Q: I am a Christian lady 29 years old,not been married before.I am in love with a Muslim man,who was ...
  A: According to Islam a Muslim man CAN marry a Christian woman (a Muslim woman can not marry a ...
interfaith situation8/19/2007
  Q: with a muslim man (22 years old). The man that I am in love with is african-american (so am I) he ...
  A: I'm happy to chat with you about this. First, I'm not sure how much you know about Islam nor how ...
Roman Catholic Church8/12/2007
  Q: Does the Roman Catholic Doctrine teach that only members of the Roman Catholic Church will go to ...
  A: Historically the Catholic Church taught this. The Orthodox were considered acceptable. The current ...
A numbers question and an ecology question!8/3/2007
  Q: I have two questions: first, where on the web can I find a rough estimate of the total number of ...
  A: Wikipedia has a fairly good list at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_religious_groups All such ...
baptism7/6/2007
  Q: I'm a practicing Russian Orthodox christian and my wife is a practicing Catholic. My wife and I are ...
  A: There isn't any set rule to my knowledge. Do you plan to raise the kids in either tradition ...
The Promised Land6/7/2007
  Q: Do you believe in the myth of the Promised Land? Don't you believe it was just a figment hardly ...
  A: I'll be happy to offer my views here. This will be rather long so that I can more fully explain this ...
AllExperts Question6/6/2007
  Q: I am taking a class on the role of technology is our society. Yesterday my professor stated a quote ...
  A: The idea would probably be that the role of technology has brought everything into question. With ...
sacraments3/22/2007
  Q: how does the Pentecostal religion observe the sacraments from the catholic religion?
  A: Pentecostals follow the same basic sacramental practices observed by other Protestant sects. ...
Defining Christianity3/5/2007
  Q: Are you a born again chritian? Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for our sins? Do you believe ...
  A: It depends on how one defines these terms. When I was 12 years old I knelt at the alter of a ...
healing ceremony3/4/2007
  Q: your experience is vast. question. healing ceremonies and rituals. which is the most powerful you ...
  A: First I have to be honest with you, your willingness to accept a healing even by an anti-deity is ...
what is different between hindusm and christian2/13/2007
  Q: I want to know there is spiritual fight between all the realigion If god is there one why it is ...
  A: As a physically disabled person of faith, I can surely relate to your experiences and concerns. I ...
about meditation2/4/2007
  Q: when you meditate you have to sit straight and not to move,but when i meditate i sit on sofa which i ...
  A: The reason one typically sits straight and still is that during dhyana (sitting) meditation one is ...
reincarnation1/25/2007
  Q: my question is if anyone dies how long it takes that person to reincarnate,rightaway or it takes ...
  A: This is one those questions people debate. Here's my opinion: It typically takes about 3 days for a ...
near death experience1/20/2007
  Q: is it true that some people who died temporarily in the hospital during operation what they have ...
  A: There are certainly many such reports. Your description is an accurate overview. Thus far in this ...
about meditation1/19/2007
  Q: when you reach very deep in meditation, i heard that we can see light and also we can hear sound,and ...
  A: There are many types of meditation. Each produces diverse results. Generally speaking, these results ...
The old question of evil, now no-self of Buddhists.1/7/2007
  Q: and also about my 'perversity' of giving 1's on all categories to the Mazda expert, the only one for ...
  A: Hey Yrreg, Just to be clear, "perversity" is your term. I believe I said your ratings (not you) ...
The old question of evil, now no-self of Buddhists.1/7/2007
  Q: If you receive this question, then I have not been blocked all over AllExperts, because one expert ...
  A: An expert can only block a person from asking them questions, not from the system. There is a way we ...
The old question of evil.1/4/2007
  Q: I have so many questions to ask you, and I really appreciate your answers because they are so ...
  A: First, while I would consider your neighbor's garbage disposal system annoying and perhaps ...
Where do we go post this side of the grave?1/2/2007
  Q: that is SOME GENEROSITY. I will just say here that if you can give of your knowledge and information ...
  A: While I do thank you for your compliments, I also feel you are being harsh to others. This can limit ...
Enlightenment as underpinning of religious authority.1/2/2007
  Q: and I can't put a comment to his answer even though I have seen others leaving comments to his ...
  A: I always do my best with these. I should point out that people become "experts" here for different ...
Skeptics partial to Buddhism?12/23/2006
  Q: Would you be disposed to tell me some beliefs of Buddhism which are of the supernatural realm? You ...
  A: First I'd say that unless you are particularly enjoying discussing such things with skeptics for ...
Skeptics partial to Buddhism?12/23/2006
  Q: Are skeptics like those in the CSICOP and JREF partial to Buddhism while not to Judaism, Islam, ...
  A: Absolutely yes. Skeptics ask for tangible, objective evidence for everything and Buddhism confirms ...
is it posible?12/16/2006
  Q: Is it possible to maintain more than one religion? To be a Buddhist and Muslim for example. Isn't ...
  A: Sure its possible, lots of us do. People explain these beliefs in different ways. Some consider ...
abraham12/4/2006
  Q: What are the different names you are aware of of "god" and the '"gods"? Allah, God, Yaway , ...
  A: There are immerable names of God (not to mention angels, demonds, etc). Listing them all would ...
3 Most Important Beliefs12/2/2006
  Q: Besides the belief of a higher power (God), what do you consider to be the 3 most important beliefs ...
  A: This is clearly a homework question. By answering it I am, in a sense, doing you a dis-service. ...
abraham12/1/2006
  Q: I recently was told by a self proclaimed muslim that ishmael was on the altar to be killed not isac ...
  A: Lots of issues here... As your question seems to be more about realizations and my opinions than ...
Question10/27/2006
  Q: It is actually very helpful. I will follow my heart and maybe do both. We'll see. Thanks so much for ...
  A: Any time my friend ;-) Here's a little poem I wrote a few years ago that I think sums up the truth ...
Please read this book! It might help!9/17/2006
  Q: Please look for this book online or in a bookstore near you: HE CAME TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE...by ...
  A: This wasn't a question, but I'm going to assume that your motives were above those of the normal ...
fornication today9/3/2006
  Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ...
  A: The world's major scriptures and religions do not always agree on the subject of fornication, ...

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