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| − | Reincarnation means "to come again in the flesh." Because of that interpretation, many reincarnation proponents claim that [[Jesus]] taught the doctrine to [[Nicodemus]] when he told him that he must be born again. If you study the entire conversation, however, it is clear that Jesus did not refer to reincarnation nor did Nicodemus misunderstand Him<ref>John 3</ref>. Another biblical doctrine misused to support the idea of reincarnation is Galatians 6:7b, which says, "A man reaps what he sows." This is considered to be "[[Karma]]," which is supposedly what determines the state of your next life. This is misapplied and is in direct conflict with Hebrews 9:27, which thoroughly refutes any possibility of reincarnation: "It is appointed unto man once to die and then comes the judgment."<ref>Hebrew 9:27</ref> | + | Reincarnation means "to come again in the flesh." Because of that interpretation, many reincarnation proponents claim that [[Jesus]] taught the doctrine to [[Nicodemus]] when he told him that he must be born again. If you study the entire conversation, however, it is clear that Jesus did not refer to reincarnation nor did Nicodemus misunderstand Him<ref>John 3</ref>. Another biblical doctrine misused{{fact}} to support the idea of reincarnation is Galatians 6:7b, which says, "A man reaps what he sows." This is considered to be "[[Karma]]," which is supposedly what determines the state of your next life. This is misapplied{{fact}} and is in direct conflict with Hebrews 9:27, which thoroughly refutes any possibility of reincarnation: "It is appointed unto man once to die and then comes the judgment."<ref>Hebrew 9:27</ref> |
| − | It is estimated that 36 percent of Americans think that reincarnation is possible. Many celebrities and prominent figures widely proclaim their belief in it. You will notice, though, that along with the belief in reincarnation come heretical beliefs or practices in [[astrology]], Eastern meditation, and physics powers. | + | It is estimated that 36 percent of Americans think that reincarnation is possible{{fact}}. Many{{fact}} celebrities and prominent figures widely proclaim their belief in it{{fact}}. You will notice{{fact}}, though, that along with the belief in reincarnation come heretical{{fact}} beliefs or practices in [[astrology]]{{fact}}, Eastern meditation{{fact}}, and physics powers{{fact}}. |
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Revision as of 00:18, August 7, 2007
Reincarnation means "to come again in the flesh." Because of that interpretation, many reincarnation proponents claim that Jesus taught the doctrine to Nicodemus when he told him that he must be born again. If you study the entire conversation, however, it is clear that Jesus did not refer to reincarnation nor did Nicodemus misunderstand Him[1]. Another biblical doctrine misused[Citation Needed] to support the idea of reincarnation is Galatians 6:7b, which says, "A man reaps what he sows." This is considered to be "Karma," which is supposedly what determines the state of your next life. This is misapplied[Citation Needed] and is in direct conflict with Hebrews 9:27, which thoroughly refutes any possibility of reincarnation: "It is appointed unto man once to die and then comes the judgment."[2]
It is estimated that 36 percent of Americans think that reincarnation is possible[Citation Needed]. Many[Citation Needed] celebrities and prominent figures widely proclaim their belief in it[Citation Needed]. You will notice[Citation Needed], though, that along with the belief in reincarnation come heretical[Citation Needed] beliefs or practices in astrology[Citation Needed], Eastern meditation[Citation Needed], and physics powers[Citation Needed].
