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Belief in Reincarnation

Which outfits believe in it and which don’t

Posted 8/11/06

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I have never come across a Theosophist who doesn’t believe in Reincarnation although the exact mechanics of it have often been a subject of discussion.

 

Some religions such as Buddhism and Wicca put reincarnation at the centre of their belief system others discount it

 

Here is a quick guide

 

Christianity  - NO but has in the past and some claim references to it can be found in the Bible

 

Islam – NO but some claim that there are references to it in the Quoran

 

Judaism – NO some branches on Judaism are not even convinced of an afterlife.

 

Hinduism – YES in many traditions

 

Buddhism – YES in many traditions

 

Catharism – YES as transmigration of souls

 

Kabbalism – DIVIDED but YES if the person has unfinished business.

 

Sufism – YES but conditional on life lived

 

Wicca (Modern Paganism) – YES there are many branches of this and some even believe that you can be reincarnated in the past.

 

Sikhism – YES

 

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Massive doctrinal variations can be found in all religions and this is only a general guide.

 

 

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