This Life and the Next

Might want to read through the chapter to make sure you understand the object and subject of a verse before sighting it to support a claim. May find it refers to something else altogether. Wouldn't hurt to take the New Testament for a test drive either or even the Gita for this topic. ;)

If you read the quotes I put down as evidences to my assertion, it makes irrelevant to consult another religion or their sacred book for that matter. They all have their own way to pray. Even the NT, they have their own way to pray, if not to Jesus, in the name of Jesus. And that's beyond the Jewish validation because Jesus has been dead for over 2000 years and, it is not Jewish at all to pray in the name of the dead.
 
Except, this is neither the Judaism section nor is this forum exclusive to Judaism. It is an interfaith forum representing many different faiths, religions, beliefs and perspectives. No one faith is promoted over any other here.
 
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If you read the quotes I put down as evidences to my assertion, it makes irrelevant to consult another religion or their sacred book for that matter.

Chance of us seeing eye to eye on the meaning of scripture or the validity of doctrine other than the one you subscribe to are nil, but like I told you way back on page #1...

Could be mate. I didn't start this thread to argue scripture though. Everyone has there own convictions where that's concerned. I'm simply sharing a personal life experience and how that relates to the beliefs of the native peoples of Australia in my area. If you have any thoughts on that specifically, love to hear it. Keep in mind though, this is the 'Belief and Spirituality' section.
 
Our Nanna Gymea use to do this thing when so didn't like something. She'd fold her arms, suck in her bottom lip and give you a look that'd stop you in your tracks. Now danged if this little child that can't even sit up on her own yet isn't doing it. Could be I'm just projecting my memories of Nanna Gymea on her I suppose, but then I'm not the only one to notice it. It's like, people come 'round the house to see the baby and next thing you know someone's saying, "Hey, didn't Nanna Gymea do that?"o_O
So how is the little one these days? Are folks still saying she's your Nanna Gymea's reincarnate?
 
So how is the little one these days? Are folks still saying she's your Nanna Gymea's reincarnate?
Pretty much. I've just come to accept it now. Seems like not a day goes by someone doesn't notice something new about that spooky little ankle biter reminding them of Nanna Gymea.
 
Pretty much. I've just come to accept it now. Seems like not a day goes by someone doesn't notice something new about that spooky little ankle biter reminding them of Nanna Gymea.
That's how it is with my young Grandniece in Fiji. The one the locals say in the reincarnate of my mother. I haven't seen her in person for a while, but it's hard to ignore the physical traits I see in her photos that are so similar to my mothers. Her parents often remark how much different her mannerisms are from that of her younger sister, which oddly enough seem to mirror that of my mom.
 
Seems like not a day goes by someone doesn't notice something new about that spooky little ankle biter reminding them of Nanna Gymea.
Been a while since my last update. Nanna Gymea's mini-me is doing well. She's walking and talking now and just as spooky as ever. Just started calling me Boy. Not altogether sure, but I suspect my brother's put her up to it. You see, ever since I was a little blighter, that's how Nanna Gymea'd warn me when I'd crossed the line. So now if I tickle the wee lass or something, 1st thing out of her mouth... "BOY!" First time she did it, 'bout jumped out of me socks! -:eek:
 
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Seems like if not the real deal, the little one's at least channeling the old gal's spirit. Some of the wife's family believe that it's possible to pick up vibes from objects around you. Things others have touched. From what I understand your Nanna did spend a lot of time at your place.
 
If I believe something does it make it true? "Absolute" or is it juts true for me?
 
If a man talks alone in the forest, and his wife doesn't hear him, is he still wrong?
 
If a tree falls alone in the forest and nobody sees it happen, does it really fall?
(Old zen thing)
 
I'm not sure "wrong" is the correct word, maybe mistaken would be better. Wrong threw me off.
 
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Seems like if not the real deal, the little one's at least channeling the old gal's spirit. Some of the wife's family believe that it's possible to pick up vibes from objects around you. Things others have touched. From what I understand your Nanna did spend a lot of time at your place.
Nanna Gymea came a year or 2 after my brother was born. Don't recall if I was schooling yet or not. Still came 'round even after retiring to bake a pie, tidy or just chat. Must've been here more than her own place. Not much you can touch 'round here without her coming to mind.

The aboriginals down here carry that to extremes. They'll pick something up they've never seen before and tell you who it belonged to or something else personal. That motorized wheel chair we built for Nanna Gymea's still parked outside. She loved that thing and damned if that kid's face doesn't light up whenever she sees it. I don't know mate, something's going on.
 
Nanna Gymea came a year or 2 after my brother was born. Don't recall if I was schooling yet or not. Still came 'round even after retiring to bake a pie, tidy or just chat. Must've been here more than her own place. Not much you can touch 'round here without her coming to mind.

The aboriginals down here carry that to extremes. They'll pick something up they've never seen before and tell you who it belonged to or something else personal. That motorized wheel chair we built for Nanna Gymea's still parked outside. She loved that thing and damned if that kid's face doesn't light up whenever she sees it. I don't know mate, something's going on.

Judging from your previous posts, it seems you hold the Scriptures in some regard. If you believe They are true, then you should believe in the existence of forbidden practices ("magic"). From Exodus alone we know that sorcery exists, when Pharoah's magicians attempted to replicate the miracles Moses performed. I understand that witchcraft is a practice not unfamiliar to Aboriginals. You should understand that these powers come from devils, and that devils are often generational, passed down like the curses mentioned here:

"...He visits the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation."
(Numbers 14:18)

What you're witnessing is not reincarnation. If it's not a trick designed to spook you out, then it's probably a devil that has been passed down. The fortuitous arrival of the midwife can also be explained by the presence of devils in her and/or others, to whom God has given power for whatever reason. There is nothing in the Scriptures that suggests reincarnation is true. We move on from this world one way or another unless the Lord resurrects, which is a far cry from reincarnation.
 
Lots of misconceptions regarding the native peoples of Australia mate. Having grown up with and worked along side many, can't say as I share yours here, nor your interpretation or application of scripture....

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