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Christian doctrine and dogma

In Christianity: The reborn human
“Rebirth” has often been identified with a definite, temporally datable form of “conversion,” especially in the pietistic and revival type of Christianity. In the history of Christian piety a line of prominent personalities, most notably Paul and Augustine, experienced their rebirth in the…
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In heaven: Hinduism
Rebirth in heaven depended upon having male householder descendants to sponsor the necessary rites.
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In hell: Hinduism
Grave sins incur a miserable rebirth in hell or an interval in hell en route to rebirth on a low plane of existence. The goal of Hindu practice is to be freed from all forms of birth and to be restored to a state of perfect consciousness and imperishable bliss…
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