Reincarnation

kaleidoscope of eras that transport the readers back and forth between the Chicago of today and the Chicago left behind. The book is a stunning piece of historical fiction intertwined with a timeless romance. The book ventures into the idea of reincarnation; a delicate topic for exploration, particularly in the western hemisphere. It was partly the curiosity to experience how the author delved into such a contentious topic that drew me to select this book. The story revolves around the undying…

The Matrix, Directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski is a fast paced (yet slightly cheesy) Science Fiction film that was made in 1999. Thomas Anderson is living a double life, during the day he is simply a computer programmer but by night, he goes by a different name. Neo comes alive in the nighttime as an accomplished internet hacker. Neo begins his journey down the rabbit hole by asking one simple question, “What is the Matrix?”. Police begin to target him after he is contacted by Trinity and…

In the Bhagavad-Gita the creator god, Lord Krishna, is re-teaching humanity about the principles of discipline, sacred duty, reincarnation, and release though the king, Arjuna. The rhetoric takes for granted the ambiguity and the language of causality that the author relies upon to relate Lord Krishna’s divine teaching, but the text also reiterates these concepts because they are the best way for humans to understand the difference between god and men and the cycle of existence that is outside…

Throughout this course, I have learned many beliefs of many cultures, and how to apply these beliefs when ministering to specific religions. Specifically what beliefs within religions cause barriers or provide bridges to the Gospel. It is imperative to apply have these beliefs in mind when approaching other religions in order to relate to them. I will specifically approach a specific barrier and bridge within Hinduism and Islam throughout the next few paragraphs. For each of these religions…

Ancient Egyptian Beliefs on Royal Burials and Their Relativity to the Afterlife Though throughout the course of Egyptian history there may be notable differences in the belief system between different periods, one idea remains: the concept of universal order or ma ‘at. This order must be maintained for the people of Egypt to prosper, but how is this done and by whom? In part, this is achieved when the Egyptians follow the rituals of their belief system. Of these rituals, the most…

Moksha is reached though samsara which is often referred to as the wheel of rebirth or reincarnation. Although the person is rebirthed, this does not mean that they would be born again with every characteristic or personality trait they had in their previous life. Life for Hindus is seen as special, but more important than life is what happen…

must remember the freedom all humans deserve to have. There will be problems no matter which decision is made, but giving humans their freedom to reproduce should be a priority. In every religion there is something great about birth or reincarnation, so taking birth away from religious followers is taking away their…

Yama, and Indra. They both believe in reaching a certain state of mind or Bhavas through certain spiritual practices like meditation or concentration. In order to enter into spiritual life, both Hindus and Buddhist believe in detachment and reincarnation of worldly life. Death is inevitable and inescapable aspect of life that is recognized in Hinduism and Buddhism. Death is a deity in both religions, sharing the same name as Yama. Both religions consider the best solution to the problem of…

Hinduism and Buddhism are one of the oldest beliefs that have ever been known. Both started in India around 2500 years ago, and originated in the northern part of India. Buddhism was founded in 563 B.C.E by Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha, who was born and raised in a wealthy family, believed that humans will suffer as long as they breath. He left his wealthy life behind and started looking for the truth of enlightenment. Buddhism is not a religion, it is a way of thinking that changes the way…

important the religions as one as one has greed and desires. The little differences exist involving the two religions based on the notion in a presence this is certainly divine. It is as a result; Buddhists prefer the definition of rebirth over reincarnation signifying the real difference that is key…