1. Yes, I guess I can understand that. We all have lives, after all.

2. I can also understand that. We don’t have all the time in the world, after all.

3. I don’t really think that is the fault of the churches though. It could just be the area that the church is in. If a church is in a predominately black area, than one is going to get a black church. Also, someone could feel singled out in a room of people that are of the same color, or even nationality. Just go to a function that is from an Indian family outside of your family’s home state. For example, go to a Punjabi function and you will feel like an outsider as they do bhangra and all of that.

4. But the basic principle for both actions has the same reasoning don’t they not? When Christians are donating to Christian causes (giving to a church, or Xian organization) it’s in the same thread, as you giving money to a secular organization. In the end you are strengthening your own causes, with the money you have gained.

1. Would you be willing to do this sort of thing, for other faiths, such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, etc?

When I put up the eBay auction, yes. At this time, I’m taking a bit of a church break Being a first-year teacher means spare time will be scarce!

2. Why did you only go into Protestant churches? I realize that the person that “bought your soul” was a Protestant (and this question should probably go towards him), but if one were to say that they wanted to help Christians, shouldn’t they than help ALL Christians?

I went to mostly protestant churches, though there were a few denominations in there. The main reason to stick to protestant and nondenominational churches was because those are the biggest and most well known. If we had room/time for more chapters, I would’ve been interested in chiecking out the other churches.

3. Does race really matter that much? I know you put a lot of emphasis on wanting a mixed gathering at Churches, but what difference does race make as long as a group of people are committed to gaining spiritual and intellectual enlightenment? After all it should be about who we are on the inside not outside.

I didn’t think I said it did. But the black churches were different from white churches. And I did feel singled out at times because I was Indian. I agree with you– it shouldn’t make a difference. But it did at the places I visited.

4. In your book you make a huge critique of the Christian donation efforts by saying that they spend too much of their gains trying to help Christians only, when they should helping every single human. On the other hand you then donate the money you got from “selling your soul”, to a Secular Organization.

Those donation were for separate reasons, for what it’s worth, so I don’t think that’s a fair comparison. I am opposed to Christians (or anyone) who give to their churches (or whatever) just to make them bigger, etc. If they use the money to help others, great.

However, I hope you don’t mind if I ask a few questions, here, that I had while reading your book.

1. Would you be willing to do this sort of thing, for other faiths, such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, etc?

2. Why did you only go into Protestant churches? I realize that the person that “bought your soul” was a Protestant (and this question should probably go towards him), but if one were to say that they wanted to help Christians, shouldn’t they than help ALL Christians?

3. Does race really matter that much? I know you put a lot of emphasis on wanting a mixed gathering at Churches, but what difference does race make as long as a group of people are committed to gaining spiritual and intellectual enlightenment? After all it should be about who we are on the inside not outside.

4. In your book you make a huge critique of the Christian donation efforts by saying that they spend too much of their gains trying to help Christians only, when they should helping every single human. On the other hand you then donate the money you got from “selling your soul”, to a Secular Organization.

While I agree with the fact that we should help all humans the same, aren’t you creating a double standard by chastising Christian churches for doing to same thing that you are doing?

PS: I’m sorry if this is the wrong place for my questions, but I couldn’t find a better place to post it. I also apologize, if these questions have already been asked in a earlier topic.

PS 2: The purpose of my questions wasn’t to attack, merely just to ask. I apologize if you find any personal offense with these questions.

I’m still trying to get in touch with my pastor friend. I think he may be in Guatemala this week, but I’ll get to him eventually.