Reincarnation: Is there an advantage for non-believers?

[caycegal]

I just thought of another aspect to this. Christianity teaches that 'salvation' (going to 'heaven') occurs by accepting Jesus. Some version of Christianity, like Catholicism, also emphasize being 'good' (not 'sinning') but even so, salvation is only possible because Jesus died on the cross and rose again. The Evangelicals believe 'good works' have zero bearing on salvation, and all the person has to do is believe in Jesus.

So the amount of importance to Jesus' role in their salvation varies depending on the denomination, but in forms of Christianity, across the board, the key to it even being possible at all is that Jesus died on the cross.

To be presented with the idea that 'salvation' (graduation to 4D, in our terms) is based not on belief in Jesus, but overall polarity or karma, is very scary to them. It seems to conflict with their beliefs because their beliefs allow them to relax and just 'trust in the Lord' whereas if they believed in reincarnation, they'd have to accept responsibility for themselves. The whole point to evangelical Christian belief is that they aren't responsible for themselves; God is responsible. Even with Catholicism, they are only partially responsible. So it's very scary to them to think that they might have to take on that responsibility.

Just want to add that there are all kinds of "Christians." For example, Edgar Cayce was a Christian. He read the Bible all the way through once for every year of his life. He taught Sunday School all his life. He called Jesus "The Master."

Unity Church considers itself a Christian Church. They believe that:

1. There is only one Presence and one Power active as the universe and as my life, God the Good.

2. Our essence is of God; therefore, we are inherently good. This God essence, called the Christ, was fully expressed in Jesus.

3. We are co-creators with God, creating reality through thoughts held in mind.

4. Through prayer and meditation, we align our heart-mind with God. Denials and affirmations are tools we use.

5. Through thoughts, words and actions, we live the Truth we know.

I personally believe there is a secret church of the Christ, consisting of those who have been called in their hearts to be members. They do not need to advertise themselves, and may or may not belong to an outer church.