Why do you think anyone would know that?
2007-02-05 03:36:13
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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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.
2007-02-05 07:03:15
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answer #2
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answered by Freedom 7
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This is a provocative question, & I'm not yet knowledgable enough to give you a wise answer. But I can say that--I don't think in terms of having a "soul," my sense is more of an "energy"--constantly changing. Nor do I think in terms of "birth" & "death" as in the concept of beginnings & ends, which I find too linear. I'm not sure I'd want to "know" my status. I feel this would creat disharmony. But as I said, I'm not as knowledgable about these things as some, & can only express how I "feel."
2007-02-07 19:00:22
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answer #3
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answered by Valac Gypsy 6
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Evidence of pre birth and postdeath, the status of soul is purely the time of birth closer to atomic time.
2007-02-08 19:05:52
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answered by Babu V 1
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You are the evidence of your prebirth.
Your next birth will be determined by your deeds of this birth, or combination of the deeds and lusts of previous and present birth.
Good Luck.
2007-02-05 17:30:23
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answer #5
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answered by Akash 1
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there is no real science yet to give evidence of ur earlier birth or ur post death or soul's journey.
there are many theories explained by a lot of learned people. but all are based only on assumption.
there are many books describng the soul's journey, rebirth etc by may eminent writers. u can try to read them.
try reading 'life after death' written by leadbetter or another book of the same name published by ramkrishna publications or similar such books available now in any good book shop or available on net too.but tht wud only gv u a general idea and nothing specific to u.
may be u should try the famous nadi jyothishyam at vaideeshwaran koil, tamil nadu. the nadi readers r supposed to be good at telling u all about ur life..pre birth...rebirth..etc etc. so try ur luck with them..
but ultimately may be it's only only god who can answer ur query right?? :-)
2007-02-05 04:12:13
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answer #6
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answered by ☆| raji |☆ says let's make life beautiful! 6
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I suggest that you fix up an appointment with One Vijayan, an astrologer, from a traditional astrologer family, at Chadiroor, near Allepey, Kerala. He will tell you the secret behind your birth, previous birth, after life etc.
2007-02-08 19:31:35
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answer #7
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answered by Anonymous
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Give me the evidence of your present birth and the status of your soul.
2007-02-08 19:06:56
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answer #8
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answered by PRABHAT 2
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My friend, I am Buddhist of the Theravada tradition and I can give you some evidence with the benefit of my limited insight if you'll allow me some small scope for my unworthy although willing language skills. In addition please allow me a small smile in appreciation of your clear evidence of an enquiring and wonderfully insightful mind.
Your question is to some degree evidence itself that you are a Noble Person, one of the eight wise, perhaps a Stream Enterer with an inherent insight without the requirement of training of the essence of the Dharma, the question itself is evidence of such a one, I bow to your enquiring mind and your wisdom in seeking Truth.
Evidence of prior birth is in our experience of Life. Have you ever felt the tug of predestiny in your youth..? Have you ever felt the sadness and revelation of Deja Vu, have you ever met someone for the first time and seem to know them as if you've been together forever..? These phenomena are evidence of prior knowledge of things and places, search your heart and still your mind then you will see and know this as so.
Your insight into your Rebirth to this Life is correct. It is because of the unresolved Karma of your previous Lives which has resulted in the reformation of your 5 impermanent Skandhas or Parts in their present measure surrounding your true consciousness.
The measure of these Skandhas in their present form and the circumstances of your present existence and particularly your ability to allow your consciousness to rise above over your mind Skandhas is evidence itself that you are perhaps even more than a Stream Enterer and could even be the Second of these which could mean that you are meant for either 7 more lifetimes or only one depending on your level of control and insight. Do you understand the concept of "Non Self" so that your compassion for others is so evident that you understand the other's need is ever so more important than ours..? That in fact we don't need at all except our need to Love..? Of course you do.
Your understanding of the Law of Karma is clear evidence of the depth of your insight. Where is your next Rebirth...? I see evidence here that it may not be necessary or perhaps once returning for you. There is room for further training on insignificant issues such as what makes your True nature and the True nature of your Skandhas....you don't have a soul per se....your true nature is too elusive for that label as the term soul has certain connotations related to it which make it wrong to label our nature's as such a thing....better to call your True nature just that I think. Terminology is so important in our understanding especially of the Four Noble Truths, Right Speech my friend, please pardon my small criticism.
I think that you are certain to evolve within 7 Lifetimes and perhaps sooner my friend and I wish this future for you.
I hope I have provided at least some insight with my limited skills. I of course have no sure knowledge of anybody's true future Rebirth if any but am able to recognise a seeker of Truth and you my friend are such a one, I again bow to your wisdom in seeking the truth. Welcome my friend to the Path, may we all follow it in fellowship and Love.
Peace my friend from a Buddhist in the continuing season of joy.
2007-02-05 04:37:19
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answer #9
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answered by Gaz 5
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I don't know what others feel or think but according to me, whatever i did in my previous birth determines the place i was born in during this. and whatever i do in this birth,determines what i'll do and be in next birth.
2007-02-05 07:06:21
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answer #10
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answered by Santosh S 3
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The evidence is yourself, all the souls either living or dead are still within the universe and it does not go out of universe any point of time.
2007-02-09 00:11:27
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answer #11
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answered by Narayanan K 1
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