2007-01-02 17:48:05 · 11 answers · asked by linkinpark_0418 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If it's real does it change what you do next? If it's all a myth, does it change what you do next? I suspect the answers are the same if you ask "is god real?"
2007-01-02 17:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many problems with the salvation-by works doctrine of reincarnation. First, there are many practical problems. For example:
1. We must ask, why does one get punished for something he or she cannot remember having done in a previous life?
2. If the purpose of karma is to rid humanity of its selfish desires, then why hasn't there been a noticeable improvement in human nature after all the millennia of reincarnations?
3. If reincarnation and the law of karma are so beneficial on a practical level, then how do advocates of this doctrine explain the immense and ever-worsening social and economic problems - including widespread poverty, starvation, disease, and horrible suffering - in India, where reincarnation has been systematically taught through out its history?
There are also many biblical problems with believing in reincarnation. For example, in 2 Corinthians 5:8 the apostle Paul states, "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." At death, the, the Christian immediately goes into the presence of the Lord, not into another body. In keeping with this. Luke 16:19-31 tells us that unbelievers at death go to a place of suffering, not into another body.
Further, Hebrews 9:27 assures us that "man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." Each human being LIVES ONCE as a mortal on earth, DIES ONCE, and then FACES JUDGMENT. He does not have a second chance by reincarnating into another body.
2007-01-02 17:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obviously real. it depends on your past karmas. in most authentic sources like Gita it is mentioned that u attain that body u are thinking of at the time of ur death(but if u have enough good karmas) but say if u r verecious meat eater u attain the body of a lion in ur next life and surely u will enjoy that state.(Bhagvatam)
2007-01-02 17:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by amritanshu_20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible teaches resurrection from death for 2 different groups of people at 2 different times. That would directly contradict reincarnation.
2007-01-02 19:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is.and i can prove it.i am a 14 year old hindu (brahmin it is the highest caste)but i hate being a brahmin.i belive in one god ,jesus&buddha.now tell me of a person who does't like his religon & favours another one?
ps-i will be a future christian.maybe i had some link with christianity in my pastl life?what about u
2007-01-02 17:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is, in a sense.
Whether you do or not is up to you. Good luck!
2007-01-02 17:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know - I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
2007-01-02 17:52:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but spellcheck is.
2007-01-02 17:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. some believe it is.
2007-01-02 17:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-02 17:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by funnana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋