Scientific Proof Of Reincarnation. Yes, The Soul Exists

by Steven Bancarz

A lot of people are resistant to the idea of a  “soul” because of how this term has gotten wrapped up in religious superstition and dogma.  Some people think it is outright silly.  But the concept of consciousness being able to detach from the body offers a lot of explanatory power when it comes to phenomenon such as Near Death Experiences, Out-Of-Body Experiences, astral projections, and even reincarnation.

In fact, the evidence for reincarnation is the best hard scientific evidence we have for the existence of a soul.   This is a bold claim, but the evidence for reincarnation is undeniable and cannot collectively be attributed to chance or any other physical explanation.  If reincarnation exists, the soul exists.  Let’s take a look!

Before we explore the evidence, it’s helpful to remember that we do not need hard PROOF in order to be justified in believing in something.  If the weatherman says there is a 70% chance of showers, I don’t need proof that it’s going to rain before I am justified in bringing an umbrella with me.  I don’t have to be certain that a meteor isn’t going to fall on my head before I go outside.

I don’t need hard scientific proof of extra-terrestrial life in order to be justified in believing that life exists on other planets, because there are so many good reasons that, when taken together cumulatively, provide a plausible account for belief in life on other planets.  This is known as “abductive reasoning” and is the kind of reasoning we use most in our every day lives.

Reincarnation is not something you can objectively measure in the same way you can measure a chemical reaction, so it may even be in principle non-provable using the scientific method.  Science is the empirical measurement of the natural world, and the soul is something which would exist beyond the natural world.  So the question is, “Are there enough solid pieces of evidence that, when taken together, provide a compelling case for reincarnation?” I think the answer is a resounding yes.

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