Comments on: Parallel Comparisons of Religions Views on Homosexuality

By: Harvey Kraft

Harvey Kraft — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 15:38:51 +0000

How often does this happen? An interfaith conversation that matters…not just tolerance of each other, but a real engagement at the core of our beliefs. It’s my view that faith leaders can have a huge role in transforming the world by building bridges of harmony across religious beliefs and political agendas, by exploring our ancient common roots.
I am delighted to share with you just such an example written by Denis O’Callaghan Ph.D., Director Emeritus Theologian in residence at Scripture Institute:

“It is said that there are two types of writers. One who has something to say and the other who has to say something. In the case of Harvey Kraft, Harvey had something to say in his book ‘The Buddha from Babylon.’ And said it he did! As a historian in early Christianity, I felt honored to have the opportunity to read Harvey’s tome.

It was as if he picked me out and said “The task of the artist at any time is uncompromisingly simple — to discover what has not yet been done, and to do it.” Had Harvey not sent me his latest work, I might not have stopped to consider Buddhism.

But like all good authors, Harvey drew me in slowly at first, until my interest was captured and I was knee deep in associated studies. A matter of cognitive dissonance where a belief once held now called out by another truth.

Teach me, O Lord, as only Thou canst teach;
Tutor my erring mind, illume my eyes,
That I, with prayerful, guided upward reach,
May grasp the vital truth which sanctifies.

Perhaps the best I could say is you would do well to read this book for yourself. And it is my great pleasure to recommend a fellow academician Harvey Kraft.”

Thank you Denis. Your presence is truly a gift to humanity.

Harvey Kraft
Website: http://BuddhaFromBabylon.com
Book available at Amazon.com, BN.com, and other booksellers

By: Mikey, Chino Valley

Mikey, Chino Valley — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 06:56:02 +0000

you’re kidding?^&*you want us to read more than a headline?$%^&*()

By: Normajean Novak

Normajean Novak — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:18:56 +0000

Letter is “Well saiddddddddddddddddddddddd!”

By: Randy Chen

Randy Chen — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:10:25 +0000

No one I know or any know of ever heard of a single Chinese Moslim & is untrue information—–this is anti China propaganda and remove it.

By: I. Xavier

I. Xavier — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:07:17 +0000

There is a difference in religions and a difference in churches in the same religion and that means persons in a Catholic or Protestant church/religion can disagree and still be Christians and a Jew can be reform or conservative and still be an acknowledged Jew, but Muslims don’t believe that one sect has the right to differ from the other and so they are heretics and infidels to be killed to be rewarded in heaven for a good deed that other religions and states call murder. Islam needs a reformation like other religions like Judaism to Christianity to Buddhism to Confucianism and others. Won’t engage in a debate here because I was taught not to speak of religion in public, it’s a private matter between me and my G-d and in America I will fight for the right to hold my American freedoms. And yes as an openly gay man, I believe that hideous mayor needs to be removed from office. What a disgrace to the rainbow and an ego maniacal diva witch. You can do better, Houston. Phoenix you can do better than Sinema who has an even fouler anti rights agenda attitude. Believe it. Those two women would crucify any man then everyone else and would make great prison guards material. I appreciate that you’re reading this. Now Good Night.

By: Harvey Kraft

Harvey Kraft — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:31:49 +0000

I thought I could share with you my interview last week on Conscious Evolution TV:
YouTube Video: How To Explore the Power of New Possibilities — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVEZuNBKQVQ

You might really enjoy the “mind blowing” thoughts served here (they say), if you are willing/ able to allocate a bit of your precious time to take it in…and, if you believe that we are at a crossroads in human evolution, maybe, this might resonate enough for you to comment or share.

Thank you for staying connected with me as we travel through this challenging and fascinating life journey.

Joyful regards,
Harvey

Harvey Kraft
Author & Speaker
“The Buddha from Babylon: The Lost History and Cosmic Vision of Siddhartha Gautama”
http://www.amazon.com/Buddha-Babylon-History-Siddhartha-Gautama/dp/1590791436

By: Shevy Heaney

Shevy Heaney — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:18:30 +0000

Appreciate this and shared it with my friends!