Susan,
Ok, but , in your opinion, is it possible that some form of
reincarnation might actually take place from time to time? Would that
, necessarily, be inconsistent with the basic truth of the Baha'i
Writings, in your opinion?
Where I'm coming from, is that there is some evidence being collected
by reputable researchers that in some cases, strange coincidences of
birth, memory, body markings etc, may best be explained by some
unknown form of "connection" between two human lives. Quantum
information transfer, possibly? Maybe information is passed through
unknown means and that might be seen (by me, for instance) as a form
of "reincarnation" even though it would not necessarily be a
transmigration of souls precisely as seen in Eastern religions.
If scientific evidence eventually bore this out, could that still be
consistent with Baha'i teaching, in which reincarnation is not a
central teaching to say the least.
???
Bear with me here, please, and speculate a little. I value your
knowledge and insight into Baha'i theology.
Ron
On 10/29/07, Susan Maneck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 10/29/07, Ursus Maximus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Is it possible to be a Baha'i and still believe in any kind of
> > reincarnation? I am familiar with the Writings of Abdul Baha on the
> > subject. Still, even if most folks who believe in reincarnation,
> > believe in a misinterpretation, is it possible to believe in some form
> > of it?
>
> Dear Ron,
>
> Sure it is possible to be a Baha'i and believe in reincarnation. I've
> known a number of Baha'is who did. Such a belief would not be
> consistent with the Teachings but a lot of us hold beliefs which are
> inconsistent with the Teachings. There is no thought police to go
> around saying we can't believe this or that. If however, someone were
> to promote the notion of reincarnation as part of the Teachings there
> might be a problem.
>
> warmest, Susan
>
>
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