The Return of Souls and Reincarnation
Main Idea
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III discusses the topic of the return of souls and reincarnation, explaining the danger of these ideas and their spread in many books, and confirming that they are not based on sound scientific or theological foundations, but rather on unreliable observations and experiences.
Criticism of False Concepts
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III points out that many ideas related to reincarnation such as the “etheric body,” “projection of the soul,” or “ectoplasm” are illogical concepts that lead to mental contradictions and cannot be accepted scientifically or spiritually.
Theological Perspective
He confirms that the Orthodox Christian doctrine does not accept the idea of reincarnation, because it contradicts essential concepts such as redemption, judgment, and the single earthly life of a human being.
Refuting Supporters’ Arguments
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III refutes the arguments used by supporters of reincarnation, such as explaining child genius as a result of previous souls, clarifying that this can be explained by heredity or divine talent.
Correct Scientific Explanation
He points out that some phenomena such as differences in gender, behavior, or abilities have biological and psychological causes, and have no relation to the transfer of souls.
Danger of Being Influenced by False Ideas
He warns against reading such books without examination or discernment, because a person may easily be influenced and accept them without critical thinking or comparison with the Holy Scriptures.
Critique of Hypnosis
He criticizes the use of hypnosis as evidence of past lives, considering these experiences unreliable and possibly resulting from suggestion, deception, or psychological effects.
Spiritual Warning
He emphasizes the possibility of misleading spirits behind these phenomena, and stresses the necessity of testing spirits and not believing everything said, according to the teachings of the Holy Bible.
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