This is true for some. You make it sound like it is some inner instinct breaking through rather than a contrived lie put to the masses from those in power to continue to have power over the suffering masses.....
Inner instinct is correct. There is not one soul living that does not have some inkling of a higher spirit, whatever that higher spirit is, depends on the time, place and to whom was one born to.
You mentioned karma and reincarnation, well that is proof that what I am saying is correct.
Here is the whole thing in a nut shell. To me, it was given to know by time, place and who I was born to, the knowledge of an existing entity, by reason of history, the printed word (Bible) and my personal faith in all of it.
To others, was not. Those born of different religious beliefs, those born without religious beliefs and those born in primitive conditions.
My burden for having this knowledge is: to love my neighbor, show my neighbor that there is kindness and compassion in this hellish world, to help and aid someone in distress and to demonstrate by reflection who my God is.
Despite all that, I have to contend with my own selfishness, my own weaknesses and pride.
And, I can tell you right now, that without the standard and power of my God in me, I am absolutely helpless to perform that which is good.
Now, some of you may say, well, I don't believe in God, and I can perform those same standards of good.
And to that I say yes you can. For it is already within you to do so, otherwise, you couldn't.
If but,you could recognize it as from God, like I do, there would be great appreciation, joy, and happiness unbeknown to the world outside.
Unfortunately, a bad example has been given in the name of God by those claiming to know God that soured their minds against God.
Which makes my burden even heavier. It is akin to going against all odds.
But one good bit of good news that I can impart is that my God loves all souls, good and or bad.
That part has been dealt with from the beginning of time of humanity, and for all future yet unborn souls.
And, as you said, the thoughts of karma and reincarnation, are correct in this respect, that each one of us will not get away from our own consequences, but are and will be accountable for them here, in this time and not in any other.
So, the words are, whatever you sow, that shall you reap. If you sow good seed, good fruit shall you reap.
Which it comes down to this: with or without God, we all go through this world in the same condition, accountable to our selves.
What shall it then be? By what standard shall one live by, and is there a source of strength we can tap into in our times of despair, need and or devastations?
Peace>>>AJ
