like if you sin.. u will get retribution
2007-01-19 19:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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.
2007-01-20 17:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it is not about 'sin' and 'retribution'.
Those are theist terms.
Karma is based on the natural law of cause and effect.
The law of cause and effect basically states that all actions have a cause and a resulting effect. Newton’s Third Law ("For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.") describes the law of cause and effect as applied to the material world for example.
‘Karma’ is the law of cause and effect as applied to consciousness. Every cognitive action done now on your part is due to a previous cognitive cause or action. Every cognitive action done now will effect your cognition in the future.
There is no 'God' for retribution, only the natural workings of the universe.
2007-01-20 04:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Buddhist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an Atheist but I believe in Karma a lot what goes around comes around!
2007-01-20 03:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by Vesdog! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the answers you received to your question is a good example of karma in operation.
May you be happy and healthy.
2007-01-20 04:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do and I believe in after life. You need to find out more about Karma.It does teach you about Common Sense and life.
2007-01-20 03:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by ryladie99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do believe in Karma...I just wish sometimes; you didn't have to wait so long to see it happen to those so deserving!
2007-01-20 03:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by witchywoman621 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you mean karma, and yes.
2007-01-20 03:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by captainjackson2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that most people usually get what is coming to them ! If you treat people badly, it will come back to you !
2007-01-20 03:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by g_man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "KARMA"?
if so then yes i do believe in Karma :o)
i am hindu after all. (i am a universalist)
2007-01-20 04:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in karma. I don't believe in *instant* karma, but I do believe in it.
2007-01-20 03:49:27 · answer #10 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋