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I can offer answers on a wide variety of religious topics about the world's religions including, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism, Paganism, Noahide, Taoism, etc. If the question is of a religious nature give me a shot and I'll do my best! See my questions and answers at allfaith.com/questions

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soul of an angel10/20/2009
  Q: do you think that the new age of life shell fall upon a half human half angel. the combined of ...
  A: With all due respect, if you think you can do this you are in terrible danger. Lucifer has been ...
soul of an angel10/19/2009
  Q: do you think that the new age of life shell fall upon a half human half angel. the combined of ...
  A: Absolutely and unequivocally not. This movement is a repeat of the Nephilim fiasco that led to the ...
Taoism10/4/2009
  Q: I have three questions here about Taoism that I thought I could understand better if someone who ...
  A: ---....although I do not completely get it. I suppose that seeing as how one of the main beliefs of ...
Taoism10/2/2009
  Q: I have three questions here about Taoism that I thought I could understand better if someone who ...
  A: While I have studied Taoism and spent some time living among Taoists, Taoism is not one my stronger ...
Borrowing and modifying bible verses7/30/2009
  Q: I had a question about borrowing and modifying a bible verse. I want to get a tatoo of a certain ...
  A: In my opinion there is nothing wrong or unbiblical about tattoos (as long as they are scripturally ...
Comment on answers6/28/2009
  Q: John, (self-proclaimed "expert") I am very concerned that I see that you are giving people ...
  A: As you are apparently so knowledgeable you doubtless realize that non-specific insults like these ...
zorastrianism6/8/2009
  Q: hey! actually i need to make a project an various religions. one of them is zorastrianism.since you ...
  A: While I have spent some time studying Zorastrianism it is not one of the religions I have personally ...
Finding the Right Belief for Me5/27/2009
  Q: John, Thank you very much for reading this. I will do my best to be as detailed in my inquiry as ...
  A: I will attempt to reply in kind. I grew up under what seems like very similar conditions, we were ...
What am I?4/25/2009
  Q: I feel that I possess a soul that is old beyond imagining. I seem to remember things that are ...
  A: You: I think that I am both. Assuming you are one of the "empowered" for lack of a better, only you ...
interfaith dating/marriage4/23/2009
  Q: Is it possible to have a Muslim man marry a catholic woman without either person converting to the ...
  A: In Islam Muslim men are allowed to marry Muslim, Jewish or Christian women (not Hindu etc). The ...
Damanhur4/14/2009
  Q: I have had some shockingly revealing experiences with the Book of Synchronicity. Have you heard of ...
  A: I do have some knowledge of this work and its use among New Age/Occult followers (this is the ...
The Amish and their carpentry3/5/2009
  Q: I'm watching the movie Witness and the scene is where they're building the barn for a neighbor; they ...
  A: The Amish are not one of the groups I have done close study of, but yes, many Amish live exactly as ...
Daoism3/2/2009
  Q: my name is Liz, and I am in an online High School class that is learning about the philosophies of ...
  A: I am rather familiar with Taoism but I am not a Taoist. I'll be happy to answer your questions ...
Tao2/21/2009
  Q: Did the Tao create the world?
  A: What a great question! Tao is that ever-present endless point at which yin and yang unite. Yin ...
What's my religion?2/1/2009
  Q: For awhile, I've considered myself as not having a religion, or as worshipping Christ without being ...
  A: You seem to fit in well with many "liberal/progressive Christian sects." Have you considered the ...
Ancient Religion Parallels story of Jesus?12/16/2008
  Q: In the movie "Religulous," there was mention of an ancient religion that parallels the biblical ...
  A: The basic stories of Jesus and several other biblical events (the world flood, the tower of Babel ...
male and female roles in a relationship / stoning your kids12/7/2008
  Q: Hey John! i have two questions. firstly, what does the bible say about the male and female role in ...
  A: First, when looking at 2-4000 year old text its important to bear in mind that cultures and social ...
being made uncomfortable in your church11/21/2008
  Q: If ive been accepted and baptized by my pastor and congregation,and accepted christ.Should my fiance ...
  A: Churches and Christians have different view on this. Biblically speaking it is a sin to have sexual ...
US during the armegedon10/26/2008
  Q: What part do you think the United States plays in the end times, during Armegedon?
  A: In my opinion, the Bible is very clear about this. The prophets show that the Antichrist will arise ...
Single parenting9/3/2008
  Q: I have a question about my Christian obligation in parenting. I had a child out of wedlock but the ...
  A: In my opinion, based on what you have written and from the attestation of my spirit... This man ...
Single parenting9/2/2008
  Q: I have a question about my Christian obligation in parenting. I had a child out of wedlock but the ...
  A: First, may God bless you for defending your son from this man who sought his death and for granting ...
Openness to truth8/6/2008
  Q: John, Are you open to the possibility that human beings are what science and DNA analysis says we ...
  A: By the way, Science does not teach that there is no discernible soul. Science doesn't speak to the ...
Pain, sufferting, tragedy and early death8/4/2008
  Q: John of AllFaith, I respect your knowledge, thus I am asking you this question expecting an answer ...
  A: You asked this in Misc. Religion questions which gives me a bit more freedom to respond than I would ...
worried I may stir the piece7/4/2008
  Q: I recently purchased an empty brass antique box (1920's-40's) ornate box. It smells of ash, and am ...
  A: An interesting question. There is no set agreement about the residue of soul-presence in ashes, ...
noahide NAZARENE conference7/3/2008
  Q: DID YOU FINALLY ATTEND THE TEXAS NOAHIDE CONVENTION IN TEXAS?IF YOU DID,WHAT WAS YOUR IMPRESSION?I ...
  A: I'm not associated with any Nazarene groups these days. I have tried to find and/or create something ...
Noahides7/2/2008
  Q: I glanced over your profile. You said that you can answer questions on a wide variety of religions, ...
  A: It is said that if one asks 5 Jews a question one will receive 8 answers. The same as true with ...
noahide conference7/2/2008
  Q: DID YOU FINALLY ATTEND THE TEXAS NOAHIDE CONVENTION IN TEXAS?IF YOU DID,WHAT WAS YOUR IMPRESSION?I ...
  A: I actually made the same determination. I spoke with one of the organizers via e-mail and decided I ...
THE TALPIOT TOMB6/5/2008
  Q: I AM CUROIUS AS TO YOUR TAKE ON THE TALPIOT TOMB.J P.S.I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR NOAHIDE ...
  A: This is part of the confusion/uncertainty it seems to me. If the site is as he and others believes, ...
THE TALPIOT TOMB6/4/2008
  Q: I AM CUROIUS AS TO YOUR TAKE ON THE TALPIOT TOMB.J P.S.I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR NOAHIDE ...
  A: I don't really have a set opinion about the tomb. The inscription Jesus, son of Joseph doesn't tell ...
Sikhism3/24/2008
  Q: Iam writing a paper on the Sikhism religion. I have several questions, if you could answer any of ...
  A: I have been asked by several teachers not to answer school questions and I usually honor this as it ...
Is masturbation wrong?3/3/2008
  Q: I'm a Christian male and since I was 14 or 15 (I'm 19 years old now) I have been masturbating. I ...
  A: There are no biblical references to masturbation. The one people sometimes point to has to do with ...
Children and Religion/ Spirituality2/12/2008
  Q: I am a mother of two children, a boy age 11 and a girl age 7. It was decided they would not be ...
  A: Always happy to help. To me the quest, the sojourn is at least as important as the possible final ...
Children and Religion/ Spirituality2/12/2008
  Q: I am a mother of two children, a boy age 11 and a girl age 7. It was decided they would not be ...
  A: As parents (I have two now adult sons) we are responsible to teach our kids religious and spiritual ...
Armegedon12/26/2007
  Q: Where do you come up with this? Particularly the EU origins of the antichrist? Thanks. In the ...
  A: This information comes directly from the pages of the Bible. Explaining it in depth would require a ...
Saying Grace at mealtimes12/21/2007
  Q: I am doing a Children's sermon on saying grace or praying at meal time. I am looking for verses in ...
  A: To the best of my knowledge this is a tradition rather than a biblical directive. Since the earliest ...
massive miracles or revelation12/20/2007
  Q: I would like to know if there is any event, or any tradition in any religion you know were there are ...
  A: As you may know from my various web offerings, I am very committed to Israel and the Jewish people, ...
massive miracles or revelation12/19/2007
  Q: I would like to know if there is any event, or any tradition in any religion you know were there are ...
  A: While Hinduism has no founder, many of its historic (and mythic) leaders revealed great revelations. ...
massive miracles or revelation12/18/2007
  Q: I would like to know if there is any event, or any tradition in any religion you know were there are ...
  A: Most religions believe in and tell amazing stories of miracles and divine interventions. Hinduism, ...
Liberal attitude towards non-liberal religions12/17/2007
  Q: I was wondering what you think the attitude of people with liberal religious beliefs should be ...
  A: An important and timely question. Thanks for your confidence in my opinions ;-) As you, I am ...
PLAGIARISM10/21/2007
  Q: WHERE ARE THE Bible VERSES THAT DISCUSS PLAGIARISM?
  A: Ex. 20:15 Thou shalt not steal. Mark 10:19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, ...
World Religions' Apocalypse Theories10/9/2007
  Q: I'm currently an art student working on an on-going idea revolving around the central theme of the ...
  A: Most traditions hold Apocalyptic views of some sort but none are as detailed as presently applicable ...
Baptist Christian Church9/12/2007
  Q: Why a religion created after John the Baptist? I understand John the Baptist and Jesus are cousins. ...
  A: Where is this published? The origins of Christianity are debated. According to the Roman Catholic ...
Baptist Christian Church9/11/2007
  Q: Why a religion created after John the Baptist? I understand John the Baptist and Jesus are cousins. ...
  A: Actually Baptists are not named after John the Baptist. The Roman Catholic Church christened ...
biblesearchers.com9/10/2007
  Q: DO YOU POSSIBLY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DR.ROBERT MOCK FROM BIBLESEARCHERS.COM?
  A: I'm afraid I don't have any information on Dr. Mock himself. I have read most of the website and ...
NOAHIDE /SANHEDRIN RELATIONS8/31/2007
  Q: do you have an opinion of alden films noahide lectures? ANSWER: Hi J I realize there are a great ...
  A: Shalom J. I don't really have an opinion on that. Its cool that the Sanhedrin was willing to accept ...
father/child8/22/2007
  Q: How does our father look at one that relinquishes their parental right and turns their back on their ...
  A: There is a bit more information needed for me to answer this question properly. Chief among them, ...
Human sacrifice for favors in the bible6/18/2007
  Q: I was wondering how anyone can reconcile Judges 11:29-40 with a God that is loving and gentle, if we ...
  A: This is one of those eternal questions without answers. There are several stories that raise the ...
fornication6/9/2007
  Q: I know fornication is generally a sin. But do you reckon there are different levels of fornication ...
  A: You asked this question in the "miscellaneous religions" category so I'll answer broadly. For the ...
sex outside of marriage , aka FORNICATION - sin or not?5/10/2007
  Q: I like your credentials, particularly because I have been a Calvary Chapel person my whole life. My ...
  A: First I should mention that my Calvary Chapel days are far behind me. My currents beliefs are not ...
I discovered the true Identity of the false Messiah4/28/2007
  Q: I discovered something unimaginable. MAITREYA is the 5th and Coming Buddha, The Buddha of ...
  A: "Maitreya" is a very common name. It means, "the Happy One" of "Loving Kindness." I know at least ...
Religious issues and Holy life4/23/2007
  Q: I am not affended but I am confused because I know that I am just human not half breed thanks a ...
  A: For a Christian of whatever denomination the way to shun these demons would be, when you sense their ...
Half angel4/19/2007
  Q: I always have been fascinated by angels ever since I was a child. I am now 21 an adult. You stated: ...
  A: First, as you can probably imagine, I receive many posts from people speaking of amazing things. In ...
Jesus the Lamb and4/5/2007
  Q: Our son was in bible study the other day and they were talking about Jesus the Lamb of God. He ...
  A: The phrase first appeared, as far as I know, in a 1624 play performed in England ...
many religions4/4/2007
  Q: A person who studies many religions is called what?
  A: It varies. Interfaith usually means people who work within all religions. Often seeking to find ...
Sacred and Sacrifice3/18/2007
  Q: Why and When did the concept of being sacred is to be set aside to be slaughtered, murdered, slain ...
  A: What an interesting question. The "when" is unknowable. Human sacrifices have gone on in countless ...
angels3/16/2007
  Q: Multi-part question (from Christian faith perspective): 1) Why did God create angels? 2) Believing ...
  A: The word angel means messenger. God created them as personal servants to do His bidding. Biblically ...
SUICIDE2/28/2007
  Q: AT THE AGE OF 11 MY SON GAVE HIM SELF TO THE LORD. HE WAS BAPTIZED.HE DID THIS ON HIS OWN. WE RAISED ...
  A: My heart goes out to you and your family. I know how difficult this can be. May God bless and give ...
Accurate interpretations?1/26/2007
  Q: In regards to all of the Christian denominations, which of them tend to be the most true in ...
  A: This is always a tough one to answer. For instance, should the teachings of the Bible be taken as ...
multi-religion family1/22/2007
  Q: John, I am 28 years old and have been raised since birth by my mother to be Catholic. My dad was ...
  A: It helps me give a more focussed answer than had the question lacked the detail. The history of the ...
astral world1/17/2007
  Q: iam belong to hindu religion,but ifollow sant mat and our scripture says that astral world is more ...
  A: One of the difficulties with doing this is that the same terms are often used in different ways by ...
punishment for sins12/24/2006
  Q: Is there a passage in the Bible about someone being punished for the actions of a family member. Let ...
  A: Despite certain traditions concerning children sharing in the sins of their fathers, there is no ...
Noahide12/12/2006
  Q: I am a Noahide, but as I am the only one I know of, I have no one to ask questions of. This may seem ...
  A: Shalom Victoria, Great questions, I'll be happy to share my thoughts. 1. Righteous Noahides (those ...
Prayer12/10/2006
  Q: Got one for you from my mother. We were discussing prayer the other day and she brought up that she ...
  A: -) There are two basic ways to look at this I would say. The Spirit of God sparks our minds. As ...
misunderstanding12/1/2006
  Q: I am puzzled by your response but I'm postive that I've never asked you any question before. Not ...
  A: We don't get any information about the people who write us, other than their first name, but I do ...
Sikhism festivals11/25/2006
  Q: What are 'Gurpurabs'?How do Sikhs celebrate the birthdays of Guru Gobind Singh and Guru Nanak? ...
  A: Oh sorry, "Gurpurabs" (i.e. "Guru remembrance days") are festivals that honor any of the ten Sikh ...
The Samaritan Army, Edward Collins, founder, incorporated May 4, 1912, State of Illinois11/19/2006
  Q: I found a document in my deceased Mom's files. It's a certificate commissioning my Grandfather James ...
  A: Not sure this will help much, I'll keep looking and let you know if I find more, but here is what I ...
same sex marrige10/26/2006
  Q: Although it's true we are all sinners by nature, God's message to man has always to repent.... No ...
  A: I'm not really sure this is a question, but I'll try and reply. I am very happy for the man in your ...
evaluation of Christian growth9/13/2006
  Q: I would like to know the best possible way to evaluate or measure the growth of a Christian. I am a ...
  A: First, you must remember that it is impossible to know another person's relationship with God. I ...
Question about Archangel9/7/2006
  Q: I have a strange but serious question. This is a story that I heard and I was wondering about how ...
  A: It’s a very interesting question. There is of course the account of angels impregnating human women ...
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, ...
LEARNING THE FUNDAMENTALS8/23/2006
  Q: JOHN, I AM SO UN-INFORMED AND CONFUSED ABOUT THE DIFFERENRT RELIGIONS, ESP., HINDUISM-JUDASIM AND ...
  A: There are so many levels of understanding that this question is a bit more difficult than it might ...
Please help, I am stuck....and its my final.8/6/2006
  Q: I dont mean to bother ou but I have 10 questions for my final in college, and i have to find an ...
  A: Studying other religions is a great growth process. It opens ones mind and expands ones horizons. I ...

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