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Originally posted by AfterInfinity
I am aware that this may be an extremely bizarre question for some of you, but let me explain.
My friend and I were having a discussion, in which he revealed that a close relative had reincarnated into butterflies. Not just one, but many of the same species. Monarch butterflies. I told him that was unlikely, as the same soul cannot inhabit multiple bodies simultaneously. He then said that her soul fractured, and a piece of her soul went to each butterfly. He said these butterflies behaved erratically, perching on the shoulders of a friend of his, of whom the deceased had been very fond. They were much more friendly and comfortable around this person than the average butterfly, leading to my friend's suspicions.
He went on to explain that every time we have a child, a fragment of our soul goes into that child, forming another soul that is part of our own. At this point, I was thoroughly confused and uncertain, as my personal beliefs would allow for such an event, but only to a certain point. One soul cannot inhabit a dozen bodies, for instance, or it's little more than possession and not actual reincarnation. Also, my beliefs are that a soul cannot break. Either it is removed, or it is reduced, or it dilutes for a certain span of time, but it doesn't break. Those are my ideas, but I am not an expert by any means, so I could be wrong.
What are your thoughts in this subject, ATS?
Originally posted by purplemer
reply to post by AfterInfinity
He went on to explain that every time we have a child, a fragment of our soul goes into that child, forming another soul that is part of our own
That is why a true sorcerer does not have children.....
Originally posted by randomname
how can your friend possibly know that a relative reincarnated as a butterfly.
did the butterfly grab a pen and write "hey bud, it's me, can you leave a can of coke open so i can eat."
Originally posted by Chamberf=6
So little is known about souls or spirits that to speculate on their behaviors seems like a fools errand.
Not calling you a fool, mind you, just saying that speculating about how things act that are not even understood (or proven for that matter) seems fruitless.edit on 12/10/2012 by Chamberf=6 because: (no reason given)
He went on to explain that every time we have a child, a fragment of our soul goes into that child, forming another soul that is part of our own.
Originally posted by straddlebug
reply to post by AfterInfinity
In have been thinking about my experience of having a hole in my soul, and for the first time I wonder what was the cause and how it came to be.
I now believe this hole could possibly be original, caused by disease/illness, or of external in nature. External meaning by accident or intentional harm.
All are possible causes to abnormalities of the soul.
If I am to believe this, then I further wonder about the idea of the eternal soul, a belief I have always held - can the soul be eternal?.
For if a soul can be damaged, then can it be damaged to the extent of extinction?
Originally posted by jheherrin
I wish more people thought like you. Unfortunately, we are indoctrinated with this stuff as children so people are taught to believe without every questioning anything. I'm on the fence, but I know one thing for sure, for myself: when someone starts to speak as if they are an authority on the soul, I question everything they say and take it all with a grain of salt. Most of the time it will be New Age word salad, interjected with heartfelt messages about love and peace, to make it palatable (and believable) to the gullible.
I doubt if there is one person who ever walked on this earth who could answer your question with any real confidence and truth, OP.
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by Tayesin
What do you call knowing directly? Subjective observation? Emotional translation? Subconscious motivation? If there is a "knowing directly", it is achieved electronically.
From your words, you don't even think we have souls. In which case, this thread is not for you.