Why does the Bible say nothing about reincarnation?

Question

I don't know. But one time, during a heated discussion on reincarnation, I blurted out "Vegetarians will never have to fear reincarnation." and everybody looked at me like I was uneducated. Well, I guess I am, a little.
Okay forget that, what about the Bible not saying anything about reincarnation?

Answer 1

LMAO
OK
um There is no such thing as reincarnation in the Bible

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Up to 1 century B.C., there wasn't any significant book that mentioned reincarnation in the Hebrew religious library. Reincarnation reached certain popularity in Judaism up to the middle ages and nowadays just a very specific denomination of Kaballah believes in it.

As for Christianity, just Gnostic texts would admit the reincarnation as part of Jesus teachings.

The problem with reincarnation under the Christian system is the fact that reincarnation allows you to have several lives to make up for your sins so you can finally reach an "upper level." Christianity main teaching tells that Christ died for your sins, so your works per se do not make you reach the State of Salvation. Your actions are the reflexion of your charity (love), faith and hope, them inspired by your desire to fulfill God's will. In the other hand, resurrection ( the material part of the ultimate salvation) proclaims that you will return to a uber version of your same body, so the transmigration of the souls is not considered.

Answer 4

The bible does refer to reincarnation. Jesus taught reincarnation but much of what jesus taught was deleted, altered or omitted. see matthew 11-14/15, 17-10/13 & 22-32. Jesus tells his deciples John the baptist was Isias reincarnate. there are other examples in the bible. For what jesus taught see www.stephen-knapp.com/articles_to_read. this is an unbiased, factual site giving christianity, islam and buddhisms ties to vedic teachings.

Answer 5

The Catholic church thought if references to reincarnation were in the Bible they would lose control of the masses. If people thought they had more than one chance to "get it right" they would be less responsive to the church. The references to reincarnation were X'd at the Council of Nicea.

On the other hand ... vegetarians have nothing to fear with reincarnation ... it's true. Nor do carnivores.

Answer 6

Jesus said - 'I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.'" In the bible it states the kingdom of heaven lies within each of us, however, accessing that kingdom is like a camel passing through the eye of a needle. Simply stated, after death every human being enters the spiritual world; that is, he is born into the spiritual world. There each one has to go through purification of all the clouds that were accumulated on earth from the negative deeds of various kinds. As a general rule, the individual reincarnates when he has achieved a certain degree of purification and his vibration has been raised.

Answer 7

Actually within the bible there are passages that point to reincarnation. Like all material within this scared book you must read it like a code..................Feel it :-) If I remember correctly there are words from Jesus after he came back to life and before he headed home when he used words connected with reincarnation. The churches where unhappy with this and have attempted to remove all evidence since. Recarnation takes away a lot of the control that churches like to use.

Answer 8

There is at least one place in the bible that can be interpreted as talking about reincarnation. Do some research on Edgar Cayce.

Answer 9

Concerning Bible verses and reincarnation: This is always an especially constructive basis for a discussion of reincarnation. One of the grandest things about the Bible is that it allows every one to decide for themselves what they choose to believe about God. One can have a God of mercy and perfect justice or choose a vindictive god that punishes forever those who have been born into circumstances that predispose them to live unwholesome lives as they struggle in poverty in conditions created by others--slums--slave labor--poor nutrition--etc.,but sends other souls into the world in ideal circumstances in Christian homes and gives them an automatic free ride to heaven. Of course, the Bible also says that God is no respecter of persons, that He is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. When a small child is abused [ an innocent child? ], where is the omniscient God that preserves perfect justice for every soul at all times? When Jesus said that "if I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me" do you think that he did not know that most of the souls in the earth would never even hear his name? At least, not for many centuries. The fact of the matter is that both ancient Judaism and early Christianity [which is really genuine Judaism ] are historically known to have taught that reincarnation is the basis for "Whatsoever a man shall sow, that shall he also reap". Anyone can verify that it is a historical fact that both Judaism and early Christianity taught reincarnation as a fundamental element of their religion. The infinite mercy and patience of God is His provision that we may be reborn, experience what we have created in the lives of others and in the process learn that it is a matter of fact--God's Law--that "Whatsoever that ye would that others should do unto you, do ye even so also unto them". The Golden Rule--the constructive side of Karma. Why would anyone want a God that was so unable to run things that he could not prevent an innocent child from being mistreated--that He would allow injustice of any kind at any time to anyone? In the light of the laws of reincarnation and the supporting evidence made available of such by our technology, God becomes infinitely just, mericful, patient, and no respecter of persons, omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent, a God worthy of profoundly humble worship. The Holy Spirit, according to the Gospel of John, will clear up any questions in the mind of a believer, if they will ask.

Answer 10

It says " it is appointed for man to die once." that is a paraphrase. But that means NO reincarnation. Romans 6, 6-11