I do believe in reincarnation. In fact, I believe that my guardian angel, Michael, is a war buddy from a previous life. It is from him that I will answer that next question of yours, being that it is beyond my scope of understanding.
Michael: Your question is one that has plagued man throughout time. Why is God mean to me? Why doesn't God love me? How can such horrible things be happening around the world if God is such a loving, forgiving being? The answer is simple: The majority of the world has not yet accepted the message that God sends throughout so many people so many times. We must love each other in order to love God. God's forgiveness is free, but his love must be realized in order for it to be utilized. The killing and the death and the sickness would all end in one instant if His children would understand the message of their Father. The love is there. It is up to man to accept it. You are asking so many questions. Have you asked yourself why you don't love every single person you talk to? Why you don't love every child you see? Why you don't pet or caress every animal you come near? You just aren't accepting his message if you are not engaging in these activities. Start loving everybody, and the killing fields and the misery will disappear. You will see the world for what it really is.
Okay...hard to follow that, but I'll try. Obviously we are not mature enough to live in harmony with each other. At least not all of us.
I believe that there are a great number of life lessons that can be found in the Holy Scriptures, but I don't think true understanding of them comes unless they are presented in the right environment. That is why I encourage people to attend services of whatever religion they feel they connect the best with.
As for myself, I'm Catholic, therefore the name that I've learned has been Yahweh. However, I'm also worldly enough to realize that God spans every religion, and that pigeonholing him in to one name or religious belief is more than ridiculous.
As for when I'll be a celestial bound angel....will I really be doing anything differently? So, does it really matter?
I hope this has helped you understand things better. :)
Love and Prayers, Shay