Do all world religions accept reincarnation?

No. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and some esoteric Christian and Jewish traditions embrace reincarnation. Mainstream Christianity, Islam, and Judaism typically teach single-life models with resurrection or afterlife judgment instead.

How does karma connect to reincarnation in Eastern religions?

In Hindu and Buddhist thought, karma (action and consequence) drives rebirth. Your present life circumstances reflect past actions; present choices shape future incarnations, creating moral accountability across lifetimes.

What is the Kabbalistic view of reincarnation?

Jewish Kabbalah teaches gilgul neshamot (soul cycles)—spirits reincarnate to complete unfinished spiritual work or correct past wrongs. This concept appears in medieval and hasidic mysticism.

How do Gnostic Christians interpret past lives?

Gnostic Christianity, distinct from mainstream doctrine, incorporates soul evolution and believes consciousness progresses through material planes. Some gnostic texts suggest soul purification across incarnations.