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Old 01-06-2016, 06:17 PM
 
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There are innumerable versions of the after life. Target usually has the best selection. Walmart sells very low end versions, but you know them, they'll take anything back, which is very handy if you bought the one that goes in the wrong direction.
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Old 01-06-2016, 09:08 PM
 
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I know it's been asked, but if we've had past lives why do we not remember them? How can I be so consciously aware of my current life without even the slightest memory of a past life? I just find it hard to believe I guess. Reincarnation is a very attractive idea, but I'm not sure I believe in it. Though, I do believe there may be something bigger than this world after death.

There are many good reasons we do not remember our previous existences.
But before we go there, we re-exist, not re-incarnate. Reincarnation is re-existence of the same "person". Like Buddha or 2nd coming of Jesus. As an example.
For every human being, True Self has 12 portions to it, that re-exist in their turns, one at a time.
A very good example of what may happen to a Self that remembers previous existences is movie The Groundhog Day.
In it, main character is cursed with remembering his previous existences. Watch the movie, you will see what torments he goes through.
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