Do you believe in reincarnation?

CSign · 04-04-2011, 01:19 PM

I personally do believe in reincarnation. There is far too much for us to learn and grow to get it all done in the blink of an eye, which in the grand scheme of things is one lifetime.

What do you think?

**Reba** · 04-04-2011, 02:34 PM

Isn't this a religious topic?

**Jiro** · 04-04-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSign

I personally do believe in reincarnation. There is far too much for us to learn and grow to get it all done in the blink of an eye, which in the grand scheme of things is one lifetime.

What do you think?

yes

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Originally Posted by Reba

Isn't this a religious topic?

yes

**Bottesini** · 04-04-2011, 02:37 PM

yes

AlleyCat · 04-04-2011, 03:02 PM

I didn't use to believe in it, but I've since come to re-think that, based on people I've met (and what feels like I've re-met, even though I haven't, if that makes any sense.)

Babyblue · 04-04-2011, 03:03 PM

De Ja Vu.........

rockin'robin · 04-04-2011, 03:28 PM

yes and no.

flip · 04-04-2011, 04:08 PM

What I've kind of discovered, is that I was hearing in my last life before this one. Before that, I was a deaf and dumb, that bullied my deaf mute friends. My karma was degraded, and I was reborn as a hearing music teacher as a punishment. Fortunately, I commited suicide early in that life because I was feeling so guilty, due to my earlier life where I couldn't cope with my deafness. It's only recently I've improved my karma so much, I'm almost out of rebirths as a hearing person.

The irony would be if I'm born into a family that is all gung ho about CI and speech. Working on my karma to avoid that.

dogmom · 04-04-2011, 04:11 PM

yes

CSign · 04-04-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Isn't this a religious topic?

It is a religious topic. For some reason I was having a hard time figuring out how to post it there. It can be a debate, if anyone chooses to debate it.
If the mods want to move it, feel free.

CSign · 04-04-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

yes and no.

So does this mean you're on the fence? I probably should have added that as a third option.

Care to elaborate?

**Jiro** · 04-04-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSign

It is a religious topic. For some reason I was having a hard time figuring out how to post it there. It can be a debate, if anyone chooses to debate it.
If the mods want to move it, feel free.

religious topic is not allowed in this forum.

CSign · 04-04-2011, 05:49 PM

Ok, well I missed that part. I thought this was on topic debates? Are religious debates not allowed here either? Because abortion can be a religious issue.

Either way, if it shouldn't be in here then maybe the mods can move it.

**shel90** · 04-04-2011, 07:22 PM

Yes, I believe in it.

**TXgolfer** · 04-05-2011, 12:05 AM

Umm....No

**TWA** · 04-05-2011, 12:52 AM

It's a spiritual/metaphysical topic; not a religious topic. It can quickly be made a religious topic if you start attaching a specific religion's dogma and scripture to the question, but until that happens, it is fine to discuss.

As for me personally, I think science can settle this matter very simply: The law of energy conservation states that all energy is neither created nor destroyed. If our soul, or life force, or whatever it is, is a form of energy, then wouldn't this physical law apply to that energy as well?

souggy · 04-05-2011, 01:40 AM

Wirelessly posted

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Originally Posted by TheWriteAlex

It's a spiritual/metaphysical topic; not a religious topic. It can quickly be made a religious topic if you start attaching a specific religion's dogma and scripture to the question, but until that happens, it is fine to discuss.

As for me personally, I think science can settle this matter very simply: The law of energy conservation states that all energy is neither created nor destroyed. If our soul, or life force, or whatever it is, is a form of energy, then wouldn't this physical law apply to that energy as well?

That alone created the foundation of my spiritual belief 7 years ago. It always go over other people's head.

I don't really believe in direct reincarnation of the soul, but I do think we all have a piece of each others in that we splinter when we die and recombine with other splintered life forces.

Glenn · 04-05-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWriteAlex

It's a spiritual/metaphysical topic; not a religious topic. It can quickly be made a religious topic if you start attaching a specific religion's dogma and scripture to the question, but until that happens, it is fine to discuss.

As for me personally, I think science can settle this matter very simply: The law of energy conservation states that all energy is neither created nor destroyed. If our soul, or life force, or whatever it is, is a form of energy, then wouldn't this physical law apply to that energy as well?

I agree with this part. Reincarnation doesn't involve deities, specific beliefs, etc.

**Reba** · 04-05-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWriteAlex

It's a spiritual/metaphysical topic; not a religious topic. It can quickly be made a religious topic if you start attaching a specific religion's dogma and scripture to the question, but until that happens, it is fine to discuss.

As for me personally, I think science can settle this matter very simply: The law of energy conservation states that all energy is neither created nor destroyed. If our soul, or life force, or whatever it is, is a form of energy, then wouldn't this physical law apply to that energy as well?

It's true that our spirits continue on in eternity--they are never destroyed.

However, they continue as the individuals that we are, not some other beings.

That is, when Reba's body dies, Reba's spirit continues to exist as Reba. Reba's spirit is never used again for someone else's body because it still belongs to Reba.

Same spirit, just different address.

Every spirit continues, either in Heaven or in Hell. There is no recycling of spirits.

**Reba** · 04-05-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Glenn

I agree with this part. Reincarnation doesn't involve deities, specific beliefs, etc.

Isn't reincarnation a specific belief? People believe that they will be reincarnated.

For those who believe in reincarnation:

What is the power behind reincarnation? What causes it? What is the agency that assigns spirits to new bodies?

**Reba** · 04-05-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by souggy

Wirelessly posted

I don't really believe in direct reincarnation of the soul, but I do think we all have a piece of each others in that we splinter when we die and recombine with other splintered life forces.

How does that occur? Randomly by accident? Is it a jumble with no organization? What puts the pieces together?

**Beowulf** · 04-05-2011, 09:38 AM

I was the only one who burst out laughing when a comedian said he wanted to be born again as a Playtex Living Bra.

planetdoodle · 04-05-2011, 09:49 AM

Just like a candle ,we will be a different flame but the same candle

**Beowulf** · 04-05-2011, 10:09 AM

We need to stop thinking like Earthlings.

flip · 04-05-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

I was the only one who burst out laughing when a comedian said he wanted to be born again as a Playtex Living Bra.

Then he better cross his fingers he not is reborn as gay.

CSign · 04-05-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by planetdoodle

Just like a candle ,we will be a different flame but the same candle

That's a good analogy. I believe that our physical body is just a shell, but the true person we are is our soul/spirit inside.

I believe that we are reborn into different bodies, to experience different successes and challenges to elevate our soul to another level. I feel that our life experiences allow us to grow, and gain better understanding of life. I believe that our experiences in our past and current life shape the way we live and interact with others. Whether we have a conscious memory of our past lives or not, those experiences effect the way we perceive the world.

CSign · 04-05-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by flip

Then he better cross his fingers he not is reborn as gay.

Not sure what your point is?

CSign · 04-05-2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

Isn't reincarnation a specific belief? People believe that they will be reincarnated.

For those who believe in reincarnation:

What is the power behind reincarnation? What causes it? What is the agency that assigns spirits to new bodies?

I believe that we, along with a higher power work together to determine what it is we need to learn. My feeling is that before we come back to this earth we map out certain challenges, and the basics of our life. For example the family we are born into.

I believe that certain things are written in stone, but there is also free will involved where we have the option of taking our lives in a certain direction.

planetdoodle · 04-05-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CSign

That's a good analogy. I believe that our physical body is just a shell, but the true person we are is our soul/spirit inside.

I believe that we are reborn into different bodies, to experience different successes and challenges to elevate our soul to another level. I feel that our life experiences allow us to grow, and gain better understanding of life. I believe that our experiences in our past and current life shape the way we live and interact with others. Whether we have a conscious memory of our past lives or not, those experiences effect the way we perceive the world.

I actually believe that are minds reincarnate ,are minds are our true selves before the ego takes over

CSign · 04-05-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by planetdoodle

I actually believe that are minds reincarnate ,are minds are our true selves before the ego takes over

Yes, but our minds are nothing without something leading them.

Let's use this analogy- we have a car that can go forward, reverse, stop and go. But without the driver directing the car, the car stands still.

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AlleyCat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my time zone Posts: 10,811	I didn't use to believe in it, but I've since come to re-think that, based on people I've met (and what feels like I've re-met, even though I haven't, if that makes any sense.)

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CSign Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Best Coast, USA Posts: 3,194	Ok, well I missed that part. I thought this was on topic debates? Are religious debates not allowed here either? Because abortion can be a religious issue. Either way, if it shouldn't be in here then maybe the mods can move it.

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TWA Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,374	It's a spiritual/metaphysical topic; not a religious topic. It can quickly be made a religious topic if you start attaching a specific religion's dogma and scripture to the question, but until that happens, it is fine to discuss. As for me personally, I think science can settle this matter very simply: The law of energy conservation states that all energy is neither created nor destroyed. If our soul, or life force, or whatever it is, is a form of energy, then wouldn't this physical law apply to that energy as well? Glenn, planetdoodle and Kalima01 like this.

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