Do you believe in reincarnation , yet attend a church that doesn't believe in it ?
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I believe in reincarnation.  I do attend church sometimes because my Hindu temple is far from me and I don't get to go there often.  And I do find some good things about Church.  I like the sermons that our pastor gives, and the singing and stuff. \n\nThe subject of reincarnation does not usually come up, but if it did, I'd probably just remain quiet.  I don't go there to cause a stir or bring dissension.
458333
I believe in immortality through ascension of planes and dimensions of reality in which we constantly evolve, are always aware, an the closer you get to reaching your ultimate form the more talents and abilities and knowledge and wisdom you'll have in this current life. It's not quite reincarnation because that entails dying and being born again new. What i believe is you never die, and are never renewed.
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There is a large corpus of theology in Judaism about reincarnation, so it is possible that it was also present in Christianity, but probably to a much lesser extent, because it would have left remnants. In Judaism, it is called transmigration of the soul.
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My dad was a catholic,my mother another faith,I joined the babtist church as a child when I grew up I went to the church of God.Then I left there.All churches understand some part of the Bible differently,that is why different churches.I believe that all those who believe in Jesus Christ,The Father and The Holy Ghost will go to heaven as long as they keep their faith.That means that some out of all churches will go to heaven,but not all who go to church will enter there.
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Reincarnation or rebirth is a common believe in some oriental religions \nSee all about it in\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reincarnated
191620
Both Jews and Christians believe in reincarnation.  Scripture says Moses and Elijah will come back from the dead and preach in the streets of Jerusalem before the last day.  Does that mean you and I will come back from the dead in another life.  No.  The religion that believes this is called Zoastrianism.  Go to Wikipedia.com for more on this religion.  Kindest regards.
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I think so.  I know of other Wiccans who don't believe in reincarnation.  I personally do, because it make sense to me that the soul would need more than one go around before it's considered good enough to stay somewhere so nice (think of Adolf Hitler's soul, for goodness sake, and how many times it would have to do the go around!).  I see reincarnation as the ultimate consequence for not accepting the consequences of our behavior in this life.\n\nThis is an answered question on about.com: http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/whatiswicca/f/afterlife.htm  I'm not sure if it is saying that you HAVE to believe in reincarnation or that it is strongly believed throughout most of the religious community.  I will seek further.\n\nHere is a site that give a pretty good overview of Wicca, and it briefly mentions the Summerland: http://www.souldevice.org/wicca.html\n\nThe only site I could find that even remotely supports the Summerland without reincarnation is this one: http://www.wicca.com/celtic/wicca/faq.htm  Even here, though, it's ambiguous.\n\nFinally, a site that seems to be more in tune with you, although a Wiccan probably didn't write it.  Still, it's usually not a bad site for information on religion: http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_beli.htm\n\nOkay, I have to revise what I was saying earlier, I suppose.  It seems that reincarnation is, according to most Wiccans, central to Wiccan beliefs because it is considered part of the cycle of life, death and rebirth that we believe, through obsveration, that all living things go through.  The Summerland is less of a "paradise" than a nice, comfy place to await the next life, maybe get a little rested and refreshed before starting it all over again.  I thought it was a little more open to interpretation, and maybe you could continue practicing that way if you want to without too much comment.\n\nPerhaps you could examine what it is about reincarnation that you are unable to believe in.  If you find that you can't reconcile your beliefs about reincarnation with Wiccan teachings, perhaps it would be better for your spiritual growth to follow another pagan path.  There are many, after all, although I think that reincarnation is a pretty big theme among alot of them.
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I beleive in reincarnation, therefore afterlife and before life are the same time, it's really just between lives.  I also beleive that you choose your own life(you want to learn from your life).  That  could be a major part of before life.
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I personally believe that we are reincarnated and there are others in the universe...others don't believe because they are narrow minded and scared, they could also be young souls that don't have much experience.
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If reincarnation is real, please don't send me back.\n\nBeyond that, I'd be so happy to be there that I doubt I'd say anything.
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I love your question!  Your experiences really hit home with me.  I was raised without religious beliefs when I was very young, but I was raised with spiritual beliefs and was taught about reincarnation, the afterlife, how to read Tarot cards, etc.\n\nWhen I was a teenager I converted to Christianity, and followed that for about five years.  When I was 19 I converted to a pseudo-Christian religion that had its roots in gnosticism and Sabellianism.  I was really into that, and I swore I would never, never leave it, and that I would rather die than denounce it.  I was truly a religious fanatic!\n\nAs I got older, though, I changed.  I stopped seeing the world in black and white, I lost interest in being judgmental, and I decided that where people go when they die is none of my business.  I almost gave up my faith in Jesus because I was so disgusted with religion, but when I thought about my life I realized that a lot of good things have come my way because of God's goodness to me, so I asked God to help me keep my faith.\n\nAfter a couple of years of trying different churches of different denominations, all the while being very skeptical, I have finally found a church where I feel like I belong.  I still have faith in Jesus, but what I don't have is a judging, critical attitude.  I have gained a better understanding of how much God loves all of us, and I like myself a lot better now because I'm not judgmental anymore and because I am more accepting of people, religions of all kind, and life in general.\n\nSo now, at age 40,  I have learned to never say never, to not judge another person, to mind my own business, and to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness that is in every individual.  I also know from my past experiences that my faith will continue to change and hopefully grow.\n\nI could have left church and Christianity altogether, and like I said, I considered it, but I'm glad I didn't.  God helped me become a better person through all of this, and I didn't want to leave God because I know I wouldn't have all the blessings in life I have now and have had in the past if it weren't for Him.\n\nGood luck on your journey, wherever it may take you!
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Yes I believe in reincarnation and another plane of existence. I have had an NDE and it opened my eyes to what is going on out there.
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Oh yeah, I've had those deja' vu instances many times. Especially if it happens to be an older place, maybe a place with some history or legend behind it.  Sometimes it's just nothing more than a coincidence, other times, who knows a leap into something that might have occurred in your past?\nI don't think anyone really knows or understands fully what cases those feelings. It could be something you have lived before if you believe in reincarnation and past lives, it could be that you saw that place or had been to that place when you were younger and only by seeing it or going to it again did it bring back that past memory from your childhood.\n\nMe I believe in Past lives and reincarnation. But that's just me and my opinion on things.
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Of course, your question 'do you still think I am in the wrong group' will raise the ire of those whose belief systems are more rigid and dogmatic than your own.    If this religion suits you, who am I to tell you that there is something better somewhere else?  So, go on, surprise us then.....  you're a Hindu following the Smarta tradition.  Am I right?  The only thing you have not mentioned is reincarnation, but that would have given it away.
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in a way yes and no. There is a Heaven where all saved people go, but you do not get reincarnated into something else in this world.
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I don't just believe, I "know" from deep within. I can't look at all of the good around me, all of the gifts I've been given, the lessons I've learned, and the "coincidences" that appear right as I need them and not believe. But, I also don't push my beliefs on others. I consider myself an "independent spiritual" as I do not lock in to one religion but take wisdom from numerous religions. God loves everyone whether they believe or not. I find that things go best when I remind myself to relax and trust in God's plan.
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click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reincarnation\nnot exist