FAQ
Q: What inspired you to do this?
A: There was no one thing, it was a combination of things. First, I like to walk, and I like to write. Second, I think it’s ridiculous that Christians, Muslims, and Jews fight so much, even though they all basically worship the same god.
But the main thing is, I wasn’t happy with what I was doing in life. So I decided to do something different. I found that there are a lot of people who would like to do something different like this, but can’t for various reasons. I, however, was at a point in my life where I could. So I figured I owed it to them. They couldn’t, but I could, and I owed it to them.
Q: Why a “heathen” pilgrim?
A: First off, I have a self-deprecating sense of humor. I don’t mind calling myself a heathen.
But more to the point, one of the main meanings of the word is, “an unconverted member of a people or nation.” In that sense, I am almost always a heathen. Very few Christians would consider me a good Christian. Certainly no Muslims would consider me a good Muslim, and no Jews would consider me a good Jew.
I am a good, honest man, civilized and well-educated. But when it comes to religion, no matter whom I talk to, I am an “other,” a non-convert. I am a heathen.
Q: Have other people done this?
A: Yes, of course. People have been walking long distances since the beginning of time.
Here are some recent examples:
- Rory Stewart, a Scottish MP who walked across Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and then into Nepal
- Mark Kalch, an Australian who walked across Iran
- The Abraham Path runs from Urfa in southeast Turkey to Hebron in Israel
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