I have researched reincarnation quite extensively and I find a lot of evidence for it, so much that I don't "believe" we reincarnate, I know we reincarnate...or at least some people have reincarnated. Whether or not I have or will, I don't "know", but I believe I have and will again. I think I still have a lot to learn, although I feel like I am further ahead spiritually than some of my friends. My belief is based on my easy understanding and acceptance of new concepts that go against my previous beliefs when evidence is presented; that we live on a plane, not a spherical planet (that is an evidence-based fact, not a belief), that we are all eternal aspects of the Creator, which I now strongly believe, but don't know, and that our purpose here is to learn and grow, not to attain some eternal life in Heaven. As for Christianity and reincarnation, I think there are allusions to reincarnation in the bible, but it's a lot more profitable to tell people that they have to be good, tithe, believe in a specific version of God and Jesus to get to heaven vs. burning in hell for eternity, than to tell them that if they mess this up they can always try again in the next life.
You may enjoy the writings of Origen--https://hds.harvard.edu/news/2019/03/19/flesh-and-fire-reincarnation-and-universal-salvation-early-church#:~:text=Origen%20took%20Peter%20at%20his,%E2%80%94in%20other%20words%2C%20reincarnation.
Reincarnation is not as "anti-Christian" as the mainstream theology would have us believe. As you noted, it is much more to the mainstream churches' advantage to uphold their current dogma.
Same here! I thought of him again when I read this post and your comment and it moved me to look him up again. I have a book of his writings at home, buried in a pile of other books. I have so many interests and my brain is always going a hundred miles an hour and it's like a pinball machine sometimes. I appreciate this substack so much because it succinctly ties together so many of my interests and beliefs. Always nice to encounter like-minded (*open-minded!) people.
I am the same way. I have told Franklin that I wish I had his ability to buckle down and write. I find so many things fascinating that I find myself consuming so much that I don't have time to create and share. I think the new term for curiosity is ADHD.
I think you're right! My walls and every nook and cranny are filled with books. I'm not even embarrassed about it. In 2011 my apartment burned down and I lost almost all of my books. Worst day of my life. :(
I have researched reincarnation quite extensively and I find a lot of evidence for it, so much that I don't "believe" we reincarnate, I know we reincarnate...or at least some people have reincarnated. Whether or not I have or will, I don't "know", but I believe I have and will again. I think I still have a lot to learn, although I feel like I am further ahead spiritually than some of my friends. My belief is based on my easy understanding and acceptance of new concepts that go against my previous beliefs when evidence is presented; that we live on a plane, not a spherical planet (that is an evidence-based fact, not a belief), that we are all eternal aspects of the Creator, which I now strongly believe, but don't know, and that our purpose here is to learn and grow, not to attain some eternal life in Heaven. As for Christianity and reincarnation, I think there are allusions to reincarnation in the bible, but it's a lot more profitable to tell people that they have to be good, tithe, believe in a specific version of God and Jesus to get to heaven vs. burning in hell for eternity, than to tell them that if they mess this up they can always try again in the next life.
Looking forward to this new series.
You may enjoy the writings of Origen--https://hds.harvard.edu/news/2019/03/19/flesh-and-fire-reincarnation-and-universal-salvation-early-church#:~:text=Origen%20took%20Peter%20at%20his,%E2%80%94in%20other%20words%2C%20reincarnation.
Reincarnation is not as "anti-Christian" as the mainstream theology would have us believe. As you noted, it is much more to the mainstream churches' advantage to uphold their current dogma.
Thanks Wendy. I have read some of Origen, but it has been a long time. I will revisit it.
Same here! I thought of him again when I read this post and your comment and it moved me to look him up again. I have a book of his writings at home, buried in a pile of other books. I have so many interests and my brain is always going a hundred miles an hour and it's like a pinball machine sometimes. I appreciate this substack so much because it succinctly ties together so many of my interests and beliefs. Always nice to encounter like-minded (*open-minded!) people.
I am the same way. I have told Franklin that I wish I had his ability to buckle down and write. I find so many things fascinating that I find myself consuming so much that I don't have time to create and share. I think the new term for curiosity is ADHD.
I think you're right! My walls and every nook and cranny are filled with books. I'm not even embarrassed about it. In 2011 my apartment burned down and I lost almost all of my books. Worst day of my life. :(