2007-11-02 15:29:27 · 14 answers · asked by Shelby M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is not a religion in and of itself, but it is a religious belief.
Reincarnation has been a part of many religions, including, at one time, Christianity. Hindus, Buddhists and Pagans are some of the groups that allow for the reincarnation of the soul in successive lifetimes. There are many documented cases of children with past life memories.
Do a little research - it's a fascinating topic!
2007-11-02 16:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by Morgaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a religion. A belief in God is not an absolute requirement of religion. But I believe you have a strong connection with God, based on how intuned you are to your spirit. Traditional religion has defined God too rigidly, for lots of people to believe in this universal spirtual force, that hold the universe together as one. If you are in harmony with the universe, and contributing positively to this world, you are connected with this force.
2007-11-02 15:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by astrogoodwin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before everything, each and every little thing in existence became no longer created via people: the universe is one element. Secondly, there are a number of variations of God and there are greater beneficial than one holy e book. Now that we are sparkling on those factors, confident, i think that each and every little thing IS GOD (Pantheism) and the Bible is a gaggle of hogwash, that "godist" religions, for the main area, propose nicely yet incredibly have not had a great number of a great impact on the human race, that there is not any such place as heaven or hell - those are states of being, no longer genuinely "places", and evil of direction does it exist, so there is not any longer something to disbelieve there.
2016-11-10 02:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reincarnation is found as a *part of* the religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism.
Reincarnation might be found in other religions too, but those are the main ones I know have it.
Source: Torah
http://www.aish.com/literacy/concepts/Reincarnation_and_Jewish_Tradition.asp
http://judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_o/bl_simmons_reincarnation.htm
http://www.jewfaq.org/toc.htm
2007-11-02 15:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be if someone told you to, but if you believe it on your own because you had an experience or a realization (like I did), it does not really qualify as a religion, in my opinion.
2007-11-02 15:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by tomleah_06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A belief in reincarnation, can be independent of religion if you wish it?
Although certain religions believe in it, as part of theirs.
eg. Hindus, Buddhists - even spiritualists (Spiritualist Church), even some Christians...
2007-11-02 15:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by TruthBox 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Buddhists are like this. Just having your own personal belief is just that. No need to apply a religion's name you might not agree with.
2007-11-02 15:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by 雅威的烤面包机 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily. It could be, if it's part of a larger system, but a spiritual belief in itself isn't a religion.
2007-11-02 15:32:42 · answer #8 · answered by John K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhists don't believe in God yet they believe in reincarnation. Maybe you should learn a few things about Buddhism...
2007-11-02 15:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't say for absolutely certain. But I don't think it's considered a religion. In and of its self, per se.
2007-11-02 15:32:51 · answer #10 · answered by paula r 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋