Reincarnation: Is there an advantage for non-believers?

[caycegal]

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."

You are absolutely right! I shouldn't have oversimplified.

Cayce was quite the Christian! I remember telling my mom and sister about him, excitedly reassuring them that reading Cayce was ok since he was a Christian. He helped me bridge the gap between Christianity and New Age stuff. But my sister, and Evangelical, said he was 'demonic' and 'strayed away from Christianity.' Incredulous, I asked her why and she said "he believed in reincarnation!" and said "that is a satanic belief."

My brother, a Mormon, said the same thing. My mom, a Catholic, wasn't open to reading Cayce, but at least she didn't freak out and call him satanic!

I also have people in my family that I love who are very into a dogmatic form of "Christianity." I don't believe Jesus intended to found a religion, but to lead humanity into a new stage of development. I see us growing into the teachings we have from him. The primary one is to love my brother and sister as much as myself.

I make these comments to you because you and I share some of the same ideas. As far as the family members I mentioned, I figure it's not my place to change their opinion about dogma. As long as they are doing their best to honor and help their neighbor (following the teachings of the Christ) I don't worry too much about their dogma.

That doesn't stop me from doing everything I know how to support non-dogmatic groups, and especially those who respect EVERYONE, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, color, etc.

Thanks for the great conversation!