Comparing M theory with Kaballistic string theory is like comparing astronomy to astrology, only moreso. M theory (and BTW, the M doesn't really stand for "magic;" it doesn't really stand for
anything) is an attempt to merge five differnt types of superstring theory into one completely self-consistant theory. Nothing more odd than "standard" superstring theory. When people start trying to use string theory to
justify the Genesis account of creation, however...let's just say they make you look like a main-stream thinker.