I think that the belief comes from Agnosticism. I only believe that because of the fact that they believe more in spirits rather than the whole God complex; and with that, (if i have my facts straight) that their soul/spirit will become one with the high spirit once their bodies die. (if im wrong PLEASE correct me) it will not offend me. :)
The belief that the soul and body can't be separated. The opposite, which is the belief that the soul and body are separate, is dualism.
Reincarnation
reincarnation) n.1. Rebirth of the soul in another body.
One popular belief is that humans are essentially spiritual beings that have a soul in a physical body. In other words, this "soul" is the combiantion of mind, will, and emotions. This "spirit" with the "soul" inhabits the physical body.
the akh is one of the parts of the soul of an individual that the ancient Egyptians believed in
Pneuma is the spirit or soul - in the belief of Gnosticism, it is one of three levels of a human being - specifically the spirit, as opposed to the body or soul.
Not actually, but they believe that actions effect their reincarnation. Bad activities takes you away from spiritual maturity.
In Indian belief, Reincarnation was when souls entered a new body when they are reborn. :)
No, humans do not have 7 lives like the concept of reincarnation in some belief systems. In most belief systems, reincarnation is the belief that a soul is reborn into a new body after death, but the number of lives a soul may have varies and is not limited to 7.
In many faiths and cultures, it is believed that a person's soul continues to exist after death. Some believe in resurrection, where the soul is reunited with the body in a transformed state. This belief varies among different religions and cultures.
Plato refers to the human body as a "coffin of the soul" to emphasize his belief that the soul is immortal and the body is merely a temporary vessel. He suggests that the body restricts the soul's true potential and knowledge, acting as a barrier to the pursuit of philosophical wisdom and enlightenment. By viewing the body in this way, Plato underscores the importance of looking beyond physical desires and pleasures to focus on the eternal and transcendent nature of the soul.
The position of the soul in the human body is a philosophical and spiritual concept that varies among different belief systems. Some believe the soul resides within the physical body, while others see it as separate and connected to the body in a more ethereal way. Ultimately, the exact location of the soul in the human body is not definitively known and is a topic of much debate and interpretation.