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Frequently we are asked questions that were also asked of Lorraine Sinkler during her many classes. Below are some of those questions, followed by an excerpt from the class in which Lorraine answered the question. To hear the audio response of Lorraine, click on the audio player below, and then select one of the questions.

If you do not have audio or prefer not to play it right now, you can also click on the transcript link below each listing and read Lorraine’s response. Return to this page from time to time, as we will periodically add questions with Lorraine’s answers.


  1. How do we deal with terrorism?
  2. What can we do for those on the verge of passing on?
  3. What does “Word Made Flesh” really mean?
  4. When providing help, how do I keep the person out of my thoughts?
  5. Why do I feel pressure when meditating or studying?
  6. What about doing nothing but meditating while waiting for something to come to me?
  7. How do I deal with a problem?
  8. Would you please give help to a loved member of my family?
  9. What is the Anti-Christ?
  10. Should I give up my job so I can meditate all day?
  11. Is there a charge for the healing work in the Infinite Way?
  12. How can I do my daily work for the Infinite Way?
  13. Is there a listing of Infinite Way leaders and their cities?
  14. Is there a complete chapter in any of Joel’s books on “illusions”?
  15. What were the experiences surrounding Joel’s transition?
  16. Please explain the giving up of desires. How can you live without desire?
  17. I have a physical problem I can’t seem to get over. Will it just go away when my Consciousness changes?
  18. What about prayers in the schools, particularly amending the Constitution?
  19. What’s the Infinite Way viewpoint on reincarnation and karma?
  20. Where is my supply?
  21. What are the three words that summarize this message?
  22. Is cigarette smoking a sin?
  23. Why are there so many problems in relationships?
  24. Will you speak about realization of God
  25. Why do you say we are butterflies?
  26. What is the Infinite Way understanding of Spirit?
  27. What is the Infinite Way understanding of the Christ?

How do we deal with terrorism?
Excerpt from The 1987 Florida Infinite Way Class
Catalog No. 8702 Tape 2, Side 1: Angels Embracing the World (19:35)

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What can we do for those on the verge of passing on?
Excerpt from The 1977 Sydney, Australia Class
Catalog No. 7704 Tape 2, Side 1: Dispersing the Clouds of Material Sense (3:00)

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What does “Word Made Flesh” really mean?
Excerpt from The 1980 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 8003 Tape 3, Side 2: The Word Made Flesh (9:48)

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When providing help, how do I keep the person out of my thoughts?
Excerpt from The 1977 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7719 Tape 4, Side 2: Seeing Through Concepts to IS. (4:52)

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Why do I feel pressure when meditating or studying?
Excerpt from The 1975 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7502 Tape 2 Side 2: Love Opens the Door of Life (2:58)

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What about doing nothing but meditating while waiting for something to come to me?
Excerpt from The 1975 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7502 Tape 2 Side 2: Love Opens the Door of Life (2:14)

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How do I deal with a problem?
Excerpt from The 1975 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7502 Tape 2 Side 1: Being Enveloped in Spirit (6:33)

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Would you please give help to a loved member of my family?
Excerpt from The 1977 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7719 Tape 4, Side 1: Our Experience, A State of Awareness Outpictured (1:51)

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What is the Anti-Christ?
Excerpt From: The 1979 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7904 Tape 1, Side 2: The Effectual Prayer of a Righteous Man (2:03)

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Should I give up my job so I can meditate all day?
Excerpt From: The 1979 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7906 Tape 3, Side 1: Opening Consciousness (3:12)

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Is there a charge for the healing work in the Infinite Way?
Excerpt from The 1979 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7906 Tape 3, Side 1: Opening Consciousness (8:27)

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How can I do my daily work for the Infinite Way?
Excerpt from The 1979 Palm Beach Class
Catalog No. 7906 Tape 3, Side 1: Opening Consciousness (15:53)

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Is there a listing of Infinite Way leaders and their cities?
Excerpt from Infinite Way World Work Conference – Denver, 1984
Catalog No. 8402 Tape 2, Side 2: Called to a Divine Purpose (4:24)

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Is there a complete chapter in any of Joel’s books on “illusions”?
Excerpt From: The 1982 Chicago Closed Class
Catalog No. 8205 Tape 5, Side 2: Living out from unlimited Consciousness (0:49)

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What were the experiences surrounding Joel’s transition?
Excerpt from The 1981 San Rafael Closed Class
Catalog No. 8108 Tape 3, Side 1: Healing Meditations (2:41)

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Please explain the giving up of desires. How can you live without desire?
Excerpt from The 1982 Chicago Closed Class
Catalog No. 8205 Tape 5, Side 2: Living out from unlimited Consciousness (16:45)

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I have a physical problem I can’t seem to get over. Will it just go away when my Consciousness changes?
Excerpt from The 1981 San Rafael Closed Class
Catalog No. 8108 Tape 3, Side 1: Healing Meditations (13:16)

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What about prayers in the schools, particularly amending the Constitution?
Excerpt from The 1982 Chicago Closed Class
Catalog No. 8205 Tape 5, Side 2: Living out from unlimited Consciousnes (2:55)

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What’s the Infinite Way viewpoint on reincarnation and karma?
Excerpt from The 1987 Florida Infinite Way Class
Catalog No. 8702 Tape 2, Side 2: Ye Are The Light (11:16)

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Where is my supply?
Excerpt from The 1982 Chicago Closed Class
Catalog No. 8202 Tape 2, Side 1: Cast your Burdens on Consciousness (9:35)

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What are the three words that summarize this message?
Excerpt from The 1970 Miami Butterfly Class
Catalog No. 7001 Tape 1, Side 1: Becoming Consciously aware of the Source (7:25)

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Is cigarette smoking a sin? Is it harmful?
Excerpt From: The 1977 Detroit Class
Catalog No. 7709 Tape 1, Side 2: Putting on the Impregnable Armor of Oneness (1:35)

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Why are there so many problems in relationships?
Excerpt from The 1977 Detroit Class
Catalog No. 7709 Tape 1, Side 2: Putting on the Impregnable armor of Oneness (6:59)

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Will you speak about realization of God
Excerpt from The 1982 Chicago Closed Class
Catalog No. 8202 Tape 2, Side 2: Function of Problems (7:44)

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Why do you say we are butterflies?
Excerpt from The 1970 Miami Butterfly Class
Catalog No. 7001 Tape 1, Side 2: Practical Instructions on Healing Meditation (8:15)

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What is the Infinite Way understanding of Spirit?
Excerpt from The 1981 Pasadena Closed Class
Catalog No. 8101 Tape 2, Side 2: Awakening to the Nonpower of Appearances (2:36)

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What is the Infinite Way understanding of the Christ?
Excerpt from The 1977 Sydney, Australia Special Class
Catalog No. 7706 Tape 4, Side 2: Establishing Christ-Consciousness Universally (18:25)

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