So is there really any scientific evidence that we reincarnate? It seems to be anecdotal, from what was mentioned here. Speaking only for myself, if there can't be any real, measurable, observable scientific evidence for something, I can't entertain the idea of believing in it. Only because of the way I lived Islam for so long with that false 'scientifically true' meme. I accepted the words of Muslims that the scientific claims of Islam were true - I'm not very good with science or particularly interested in it - only to realize, of course, that they pretty much lie their asses off. Do you understand where I am coming from?
Yes I understand where you're coming from. And I didn't want this to seem like some conversion to 'reincartionism'.
I was simply attempting to convey some of the concepts of reincarnation that I've picked up from reading about it. I just found some of the comments seemed ill-informed. Kind of felt like what a fundie might say about evolution without really understanding it.
OK, reincarnation doesn't have the evidence as evolution has, so it not comparable on that level. But as a Muslim I was fed an erroneous concept of reincarnation which I subsequently discovered to be incomplete or misleading.
So just thought I'd clarify what I thought may have been misconceptions. Of course reincarnation is not a scientifically proven fact, though many cases have been recorded.
But if reincarnation still comes across to some as being disgusting, dangerous, make you act insane, or cause you to destroy the world, or commit suicide then sure it?s your prerogative.
The thing is you don't really have to be interested in any organised religion or be into Eastern philosophies to look into phenomenons such as this.
Actually recent polls in the US showed that 25% of adults believed in reincarnation. Over 30% in Russia, 22% in Western Europe and Eastern European states ranging from 12-44%. That's quite large percentages in counties that are considered predominantly Christian. Of course numbers don't make anything true. But when an idea is adopted freely, especially one that goes against the long term religious/cultural norms, there maybe some legitimacy to its claim.
Topic: Buddhism