About the
Reviewer: Stuart R.
Zaharek is the WebMaster for the Christian
Reenactor's Network. He is a Civil War reenactor and a
Bible-believing Christian. He received his B.A. in Bible/Theology from
Northeastern Bible College, New Jersey, and his M.A. in Counseling from
Montclair State University, New Jersey. Zaharek has been involved in
numerous Christian ministries throughout his twenty-six years as a
believer in Christ. He has been involved in the field of Christian
higher education for eighteen years.
About this
Review: As a critical book
review and summary of theological foundations, we have endeavored to
maintain all copyright laws, indicating direct quotations with
appropriate designations. No criticism contained in this Review of Echoes
is intended to reflect on any individual contained therein, but is
solely written to demonstrate the obvious incompatibility of the
reincarnationist paradigm with historic Christian theology. When
attempts are by reincarnationists, or any other individual, to
syncretistically blend, synthesize, or harmonize eastern mystical
concepts with Judeo-Christian thought, the unavoidable result is always
in opposition and contradiction to the plain teachings of the Bible and
Jesus Christ Himself. We have avoided the extensive use of Bible
quotations in the hope that those seeking further information on this
issue will refer directly to the Bible in conjuction with linked
websites and the Suggested Reading list.
Names of the "regressed"
subjects, except for one (due to his national recognition among Civil
War reenactors and historians), have not been disclosed due to our
respect for their privacy.
Our prayer at
CRN is that all who are seekers of Truth
will venture to the cross of Christ, behold His empty tomb, and
recognize Him, and Him alone, as the Source of true peace and eternal
life as did many of our noble Federal and Confederate patriots, both
military and civilian, male and female.
As Jesus Himself stated in the
Bible regarding "the Truth" (in context)
"...If
you abide in my word, then truly you are disciples of mine; and you
shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free....If therefore
the Son shall make
you free, you shall be free indeed." (John 8: 31-36)
Blessings to you in your
search not for a "past life", but for a future Hope,