If Catholics believe in reincarnation does it mean that they don't believe in God or they'll go to hell for it?

Answer 1

== == == == == == == == Christian theology and philosophy both reject the possibility of reincarnation. Many Catholic philosophers support hylemorphism which dictates all things are made up of matter and form. A human being is not a soul and is not a body; it is a soul and body. Therefore, a soul cannot be infused into a different body, this would be an act of violence, a metaphysical mutation which is frankly impossible. Each specific soul is attached to a specific body in order to make a specific human being. At death the body and soul separate which is an act of violence. This separation is unnatural and is one of the consequences and pains of sin. Even people speak metaphysically without knowing it for they say, "his soul is in heaven" or "we buried his body" it is no longer a human being, or "him" they reference but his parts in violence. This is why on the last day all souls are reunited to their proper bodies, for the body shares in the delights of its soul, or its pains, either glorified in heaven or tortured in hell. In this case, eschatological theology reinforces the theory set forth by hylemorphism.

Some people who think of themselves as being of the Catholic religion may personally believe in reincarnation, but the Catholic Church itself does not teach it. The concept of reincarnation is incompatible with Christianity. Luke 16:v20-31 20. And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21. And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23. And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. 27. Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: 28. For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Sorry, you only get one go at this life that's what makes it so special.