The belief in reincarnation is by no means inconsequential.

Belief in reincarnation is no more plausible than belief in God. There is no evidence for it whatsoever. I care not a jot for traditions in various religions. What I want is evidence. I ask for this and never get any. Not witness or hearsay or tradition or myth. Evidence. Show me someone who can prove they existed in a former life. You just can't, because there isn't anybody (except for people making ludicrous claims that we're all supposed to respect and believe). I promise you, I'll believe anything that's supported by evidence.