If the soul does not exist, eBay could not allow the auctioning of the soul because there would be nothing to sell. However if the soul does exist, then in accordance with eBay’s policy on human parts and remains we would not allow the auctioning of human souls. The soul would be considered human remains, although it is not specifically stated on the policy page, human souls are still not allowed to be listed on eBay. Your auction was removed appropriately and will not be reinstated. Please do not relist this item with us in the future.

I must say, however, that if a purchaser chooses to believe in such a thing as a soul than it should be his right to purchase such an item. While I can certainly see the good sense in disallowing the sale of human organs, which could be seen as encouraging harmful and possibly illegal behaviors, the moral implications of selling a “soul” have no basis other than religious, hence the policy could certainly be described as having a religious bias.

As to the argument that if the soul does not exist it should not be available for sale, I would then also assume that you would disallow the sale of, for example, psychic readings, prayers, feng shui or astrology services, etc. all of which are as unprovable and improbable to be genuine as a soul. I notice however that you have listings for “Healing” crystals, astrology readings and psychic consultations.