Not an assumption though. Near death experiencers are very consistent in regards to a 'life review' where they feel everything they have done to others and the ripple effect of their good and bad behaviours. But they also say there's no judgement involved in the process. They say it's as if they see what's happening for the first time, with clarity.
Not knowing what we have done in past lives, and what needs to be rectified would make the whole system pretty cruel. I don't know if anyone has a good answer for that. I'm just presenting what appears to be the most likely scenario based on evidence of those who have died and been revived (as well as the spiritual texts, many of which hint at this). We only truly find out if it's real after we're gone, unless we awaken before that day.
