Does Scientology believe in past lives?
Scientology holds man as an immortal spiritual being whose experiences extend beyond one lifetime. Scientologists, however, do not confuse past lives with reincarnation, which is a Karmic concept in Eastern religions and has come to mean “to be born again in different life forms.” That is a different concept from that of simply having lived before. Scientologists do not believe in reincarnation. Unlike the materialist who believes death to be an end to life, conscience and accountability, the Scientologist sees it as a transition through which one carries his past –a past for which he continues to be accountable. He knows that the abilities he is regaining in Scientology were, in part, lost because of past misdeeds and irresponsibilities. And, facing many tomorrows, the Scientologist knows that there is no running away from transgressions. As a result, he faces the present and tomorrow with greater responsibility. Honesty, integrity, trust and concern for his fellows are more than jus
