Do you believe in Reincarnation?

Question

If you do have you tried past life regression? What did you experience?

Answer 1

Hello,

It could be possible but like many things in the realm of metaphysics it has not been proven to exist; even talking to kids like the Druse Muslims in Lebanon to others in India, there have always been some auras of doubt when they are returned back to talk with their former families.

In my case, when I was 5 in the late 50's I lived in Woking England having recently moved from Canada. I got very deathly ill and was rushed to the hospital in Guilford a town 40 miles away. On the way at night, we passed through an area and I told my mother that we were passing by the Roman wall. We were indeed but it was dark, I was lying down and did not know about Romans or Roman Britain; (it could be I heard the word Roman in a church service) but my mother to her last days could never figure that one out.
I have always had an affinity for Ancient Rome all my life and keep up on it as an hobby.

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

PS - Some Christians of the early church believed in reincarnation but it was eventually weeded out as an idea.

"Several Christian denominations which support reincarnation include the Christian Community, the Liberal Catholic Church, Unity Church, The Christian Spiritualist Movement, the Rosicrucian Fellowship and Lectorium Rosicrucianum. The Medieval heretical sect known variously as the Cathars or Albigensians who flourished in the Languedoc believed in Reincarnation, seeing each soul as a fallen angel born again and again into the world of Matter created by Lucibel (Lucifer). Only through a Gnostic 'Rebirth' in the Holy Spirit through Christ could the soul escape this process of successive existences and return to God."

Answer 2

Members of what is commonly called the "New Age" movement often claim that early Christians believed in reincarnation. Shirley MacLaine, an avid New Age disciple, recalls being taught: "The theory of reincarnation is recorded in the Bible. But the proper interpretations were struck from it during an ecumenical council meeting of the Catholic Church in Constantinople sometime around A.D. 553, called the Council of Nicaea [sic]" (Out on a Limb, 234–35).

Historical facts provide no basis for this claim. In fact, there was no Council of Nicaea in A.D. 553. Further, the two ecumenical councils of Nicaea (A.D. 325 and A.D. 787) took place in the city of Nicaea (hence their names)—and neither dealt with reincarnation. What did take place in A.D. 553 was the Second Ecumenical Council of Constantinople. But records from this Council show that it, too, did not address the subject of reincarnation. None of the early councils did

Answer 3

No. It would be like trying to put the bird back into a broken egg to consider a rebirth with the many current concepts. Past life regression done with hypnosis is suspect at best. And there is always another answer to the stories that are gleaned.

Answer 4

Yes & Yes.

I had a phobia. A morbid fear of insects. In particular, insects with 6 or 8 legs. This phobia, this morbid fear was debilitating to the point where I was unable to enjoy the spring and summer months with my reaction to seeing said insects being similar to a dear in the headlights.

1) Frozen to the spot for approximately 5 to 10 seconds.

2) Screaming in abject terror.

3) Running in the opposite direction as fast as my legs could carry me.

4) Finding a "safe place" where I would collapse, crying and shaking for as long as a half hour.

5) Taking the time I needed to recover to the point where I could continue on with my day.

This was/is a totally irrational fear. I quite literally feared for my life whenever I came across an insect. I tried every therapy available to me with zero success. Until...

Someone spoke to me about past life regression. I found a therapist who was working in this field, made an appointment, and after a total of 3 sessions, I was cured. Think of that. "Three" sessions. That's all it took. Not years and years of weekly visits to a psychotherapist.

What was the root of the phobia?

Through past life regression I discovered that in my most recent past life, I died in a Nazi concentration camp. It was towards the end of the war, I was only 18 years old, and the Nazis were trying to cover their tracks.

I was starving and near death -- but I wasn't dead yet. They tossed my body into a pit filled with dead bodies. I lived for a few days more with insects crawling all over me. They were going up my nose, into my ears, every orifice in my body was invaded, violated by these small creatures. And when I finally did die, perhaps due to my naivete, or my youth, I didn't want to go. I wanted my body back. So I stayed and watched what happened. I saw these small creatures moving under my skin; destroying my body.

Any wonder, I came into this life fearing for my very life when I came across an insect of this variety?

I now understand, at a visceral, organic level, the importance of these creatures. I now understand the validity of reincarnation. As a result, I now enjoy gardening and look with wonder when I see a beetle simply doing its job.

Answer 5

Yes I do believe in reincarnation, but as a choice not as a definitive thing for everyone.

Past life regression? No I haven't tried it and I don't know if I ever would. (I am not against it, but if I don't remember, perhaps there is a reason.)

Blessings!!

Answer 6

I believe its totally possible and am believing in it more and more each day.

I have not had a past life experience or regression but it sounds like it would be interesting to do.

Answer 7

I have had many past life regressions and learned how to conduct them for others. I have memories of several past lives - really no one of note or listed in history.

~ Eric Putkonen

Answer 8

You look to key onto one sentence and obsess over it, my pal. answer: no longer all Jews perception in reincarnation. some trust the soul reincarnates till one is righteous sufficient to affix G-d even as lack of life. some trust the soul reincarnates till the Messiah/Messianic Age comes round. some do not trust in reincarnation in any respect (extra of the common perception).

Answer 9

plenty of things. and also.. you dont have to believe in reincarnation for it to happen to you!

and to make something PERFECTLY clear, reincarnation was believed by nearly ALL christians before the council of Nicea which struck it from the offical doctorine in favor of damnation. belief in Jesus and belief in reincarnation are NOT mutually exclusive concepts. but the church establishment would like you to think they are..... whats the point of being a good sheep if youre just going to come back if you dont get it right this time around?

Answer 10

There has never been any proof of anybody coming back as anybody else. No where in the Bible does is say anything about this. We do know Jesus Christ came to earth and died on a Cross for you and me. He came to wash away our sins. He was a perfect man and he gave His life for us. Our sins separate us from God but glory be to God that he sent his son Jesus Christ that we might have access to heaven by the grace of God. Thru faith in Jesus we can go to Heaven and we can have a personal relationship with the creator. That is so awesome when you think about it, Jesus loves us so much that if we are saved His Holy Spirit lives within us and that gives us a joy and a peace that is just unexplainable. Have you ever prayed to Jesus? You can be saved today. All you have to do is ask Jesus to forgive you and believe he is the Saviour of the world. If you would like to become a born again Christian and have Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour you can right now, just pray Dear Jesus, I know and confess that I am sinner in need of salvation. I believe you died on a cross at calvery and arose from the grave to wash away my sins, I ask you right now to come into my heart and save me, I pray this Prayer believing in the name of Jesus Amen. If you prayed this prayer with a sincere heart you are now a child of God, rejoice that your name is written in the Lambs book of Life. Jesus will now send his Holy Spirit to come and live in your heart and guide you into all truth. If you made a decision for Christ or have any questions, Please send me an email, God Bless YOU!!