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2006-07-03 04:34:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Because we have many things to learn..and the whole one shot here on earth deal..is BS..seriously..are you going to put a baby in a hostile place and expect it to survive and make correct decisions?I think not..same with spirits..we need to learn and grow before we ascend..besides there is only so much spirit to go around..the christians are quite greedy when it comes to matters of spirit..if the way the see things were true..hell and heaven would be way too crowded..not for me sorry..I like my space..

2006-07-03 04:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by experiment_no_412 3 · 0 1

ANYONE examining the Bible in hopes of finding support for the doctrine of reincarnation is bound to be disappointed. Nowhere will you find that humans have lived former lives. Furthermore, you will not find such expressions as “reincarnation” or “transmigration of the soul” or “immortal soul” in the Bible.
Paul also stated: “When you received God’s word, which you heard from us, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but, just as it truthfully is, as the word of God.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13) Since the Bible contains God’s thoughts, not those of imperfect man, it should not surprise us to find that the Bible frequently differs from man’s thoughts even if these have been popular throughout the years.

Resurrection, Not Reincarnation: Although the Bible does not support the reincarnation doctrine, nobody needs to feel disappointed. The Bible’s message offers something far more comforting than the idea of being reborn in a world filled with sickness, sorrow, pain, and death. And not only is what the Bible offers comforting but it is the truth, God’s own Word.

Paul expressed the encouraging doctrine in this way: “I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Paul speaks of it as a primary doctrine of the Christian faith.—Acts 24:15; Hebrews 6:1, 2.
Resurrection from the dead means, obviously, that death exists. Nowhere in the Bible will you find any hint that man has an immortal soul. If man had an immortal soul that separated from the body at death and went to an everlasting destiny in heaven or in hell or was reincarnated, then there would be no need for a resurrection. On the other hand, some one hundred Bible texts show that the human soul is, not immortal, but mortal and destructible. The Bible consistently speaks of death as being the opposite of life, that is, nonexistence as contrasted with existence.
Resurrection from death is likened to awakening from sleep, or rest. For example, Jesus said of Lazarus whom he was going to resurrect: “Lazarus . . . has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awaken him from sleep.” (John 11:11) Concerning the prophet Daniel, we read: “You will rest, but you will stand up for your lot at the end of the days.”—Daniel 12:13.
Eternal Life on Earth: What will be the lot of those who are resurrected from death? The Bible speaks of two kinds of resurrections—a heavenly one and an earthly one. The earthly resurrection is going to be the lot of the vast majority of those who have ever lived and died. Very few have a heavenly resurrection, to reign with Christ in the heavenly Kingdom of God. (Revelation 14:1-3; 20:4) When will the earthly resurrection begin? It will begin after this present wicked system is destroyed by God and “a new earth,” a righteous new human society, has become a reality.—2 Peter 3:13; Proverbs 2:21, 22; Daniel 2:44.
In the “new earth,” there will be no more sickness or suffering. Even death will no longer exist but will be replaced by the prospect of eternal life. “[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4) Also, the psalmist foretold: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” (Psalm 37:29) Similarly, Jesus stated: “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.”—Matthew 5:5.

If you exercise faith in Jesus, no matter what may happen, Jesus’ words to Martha when her brother Lazarus died apply also to you: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all.”—John 11:25, 26.

2006-07-03 11:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by jvitne 4 · 0 0

I only reincarnate after a big meal.

2006-07-03 11:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0 0

Because our auia (kinda like a soul) doesn''t just disappear - all philotes have infinite duration once theyr'e Inside. So the auia just finds another patern to hold together.

2006-07-03 11:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

depends on who you ask. some people believe it's because we have things still to learn, others believe if you live a good life you can come back another notch up the ladder (like in a cast system).

2006-07-03 11:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Because we choose to do so to learn and experience mortal life.

2006-07-03 15:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0 0

We don't. This is the only chance you get. Heaven or hell waits you on the other side.

2006-07-03 11:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0 0

Don't you play computer games?
That's why,
Why don't we know or believe we do?
Well like computer games, you would not take life that serious now would you.

2006-07-03 11:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0 0

We don't

http://www.mechanicsburgnewchurch.org/

2006-07-03 11:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No one answered this better than Michaelangelo...
because

I AM STILL LEARNING

2006-07-03 11:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mimi Di 4 · 0 0

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