Comparing Reincarnation In Hinduism And Christianity

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Reincarnation is an important belief in the Hindu religion that occurs when a person’s soul moves from “…body to body on earth until it becomes perfect and reunites with its Source. During this process the soul enters many bodies, assumes many forms, and passes through many births and deaths…and upon the death of the body, comes back to earth in another body or form" (http://www.hinduwebsite.com). In contrast, Christianity has an important belief called Resurrection that is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as, “The rising of Christ from the dead or…the rising again to life of all the human dead before the final judgment or…the state of one risen from the dead” (https://www.merriam-webster.com). Scholars have varying opinions in regard …show more content…

The fundamental differences make it difficult for the concepts to co-exist, and therefore, make it difficult to explain the co-existence of these two religions. Hinduism says a person has multiple lives and chances to perfect oneself, using good deeds and good karma to eventually learn how to be at one with The Divine (http://www.hinduwebsite.com/reincarnation.asp). Christianity says a person has one shot at a life and must form a belief and relationship with the Son of God, Jesus Christ, in order to gain entrance to Heaven (https://www.cgg.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/BQA/k/248/Did-Thief-on-Cross-Go-Heaven-with-Jesus-Christ-Luke-2343.htm). My thought is…If you believe in the teachings of the Bible, follow the 10 Commandments and believe in the One true God, Christ Jesus, then the worst case is you will be a kind, humble human with high morals and principles who lives a productive life and there is no Jesus to meet when you die. However, you do not believe, and you are a good person, doing good deeds and treating people kindly and you do not know Christ when you die, then you have eternal life to lose. I would not take the chance…get to know

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