Reincarnation - Page 2

latecomer · 05-15-2007

I've always liked the theory that the jesus cult was originally a mushroom cult, some also link it to cannabis sativa. Multiplying the bread is a cool trick when you've got the munchies. Turning water into wine? Lacing it, more like.

Extreme Coder · 05-15-2007

To the OP's question: No, I do not. The whole idea of reincarnation goes against my religion, and even that away, it's not exactly something that would be easy to believe.

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robert98374 · 05-20-2007

What do you feel is unbelievable?

Ilya · 05-28-2007

I am highly agnostic with respect to reincarnation, but there is some evidence for it:

1. Peer reviewed research done via investigation of past-life reports suggests that it is indeed possible for a child to be born with accurate memories that are not his own, and that could not be obtained in any other way.

2. While the processes of thought and memory are, to some extent, understood by neuroscience, consciousness itself is still a complete mystery, in science as well as philosophy.

3. This is not strong evidence, but it counts for something: many cultures and religions have stories describing reincarnation. This idea is described in great detail in Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism.

But of course, until we understand the mechanism used in reincarnation, it will remain in the domain of myth.

05-15-2007	#21 (permalink)
latecomer Monkey King Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 482	Re: Reincarnation I've always liked the theory that the jesus cult was originally a mushroom cult, some also link it to cannabis sativa. Multiplying the bread is a cool trick when you've got the munchies. Turning water into wine? Lacing it, more like.
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05-15-2007	#22 (permalink)
Extreme Coder ^_^; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cairo,Egypt Posts: 1,203	Re: Reincarnation To the OP's question: No, I do not. The whole idea of reincarnation goes against my religion, and even that away, it's not exactly something that would be easy to believe. Extreme Coder

05-28-2007	#24 (permalink)
Ilya Eligible for a custom title Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 107	Re: Reincarnation I am highly agnostic with respect to reincarnation, but there is some evidence for it: 1. Peer reviewed research done via investigation of past-life reports suggests that it is indeed possible for a child to be born with accurate memories that are not his own, and that could not be obtained in any other way. 2. While the processes of thought and memory are, to some extent, understood by neuroscience, consciousness itself is still a complete mystery, in science as well as philosophy. 3. This is not strong evidence, but it counts for something: many cultures and religions have stories describing reincarnation. This idea is described in great detail in Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism. But of course, until we understand the mechanism used in reincarnation, it will remain in the domain of myth.