For tens of thousands of years, this was the center of Egyptian doctrine and, with the advent of Doctor Who and SG-1, becomes a prime mover for sci-fi/fantasy stories, and is always a good reed, like tales of time travel. They take us back in time, they take us forward in time, they bring us to here and now. Many believe it would be nice to go on forever, others say it's time for a rest. Of course, the trouble with this attitude is that the desired rest is so permanent, and really not a rest at all, but a final goodbye, one to last throughout all eternity. A rather depressing turn of events.

There is nothing wrong with the belief, any more than with the many facets of Christianity (31.59%), both extremes of Islam (23.2%), mystics of the Hindus (15.0%), the logic of the awakening Buddhists (7.1%), traditional and not so traditional Judaism (0.2%), and the rest. After all, I am outnumbered (Non-religious -11.67%) (numbers are from Wikipedia).

For the above, I have to hope that reincarnation is true, but I am incredibly doubtful. I try to look at both sides of all issues, perhaps all three sides, perhaps more, but I remain agnostic (AKA like a Buddhist, a seeker of truth).

Still, very fascinating stuff.