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My main source of information when making this film came from the book Life before Life by Dr. Jim B. Tucker.
In this book, he shows and explains the research that has been started by Dr. Ian Stevenson and that is now continued at the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia, with Dr. Tucker as the director of the department.
The main focus of the research is to question the legitimacy of childrens past life memories.
Regardless of the spiritual nature of the believe in Reincarnation, the investigation is known for it's objective and speculating approach. As a reader, I found this to be very pleasant because I could form my own opinion about the cases that are presented.
I encourage you, as the reader of my notes and the book, to do the same.
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This paragraph elaborates the open-minded approach of the research more but it also touches the mythical layer.
To speculate and to find truth behind these memories.
Where does fantasyland end and reality begin?
The department and the publications on the subject of past life memories have caused a lot of controversy in the field of psycho- and neurological research. So far the research hasn't been able to collect facts which can make you question its credibility.
It's too open-minded for science but too grounded for superstision, which I found to be an interesting tension.
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With Christianity being the most dominant religion in the USA and it not supporting the believe in reincarnation, it only makes sense that many of these childrens memories never get picked up by the adults around them.
The most populair religions in which reincarnation is believed are Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Which are mostly practiced in India and nearby countries.
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The story of Patrick is interesting to me because it suggests that the wounds don't have to be fatal in order to turn into a birthmark. This gives me more options since the face is quite an uncommon location to result in death when compared to for example the torso.
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Pigmentdisorders like viltiligo don't count since it changes over time.
During my phonecalls with psychics I found that there is a common believe of carrying unresolved pain with us to our next lives through mental struggles. Maybe it's not that strange for them to become physical?
How many times can energy be re-used? Can a soul expire?
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