What do you think and why
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Post by What do you think and why on Sept 8, 2004 1:04:08 GMT -5
I want to be cremated. A family member says that God won't be able to raise me up if I am, that I should be buried. I don't believe this. Is there any reasons that scripture says I shouldn't be cremated if I choose to be?
I would like serious replys. Thank you in advance.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2004 2:18:59 GMT -5
I have heard that fear before -- but feel that it is more grounded on trust in tradition, than any kind of scriptural backing. The 'returning to dust' process is not unique to underground burial, or the sepelcure system of Jesus day, and I rather doubt that the Lord is particularly concerned about the chemical makeup of 'dust' - especially in connection with his plan for ressurection.
The three Hebrews men threatened with the firey furnace in Daniel, seemed confident that God would be good to them, even if he should choose to allow the furnace to consume them.
Edgar
In a growing number of countries burning is the only practical option.#nosmileys
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Post by Heather on Sept 8, 2004 7:04:32 GMT -5
Thanks Edgar, it's strange but I was kind of wondering about this too...I'd prefer to be cremated but stupid as it sounds I'd be a little afraid when we are given our new bodies. Human fear....little faith I suppose.
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Post by inatent on Sept 8, 2004 7:08:45 GMT -5
I want to be cremated. A family member says that God won't be able to raise me up if I am, that I should be buried. I don't believe this. Is there any reasons that scripture says I shouldn't be cremated if I choose to be? I would like serious replys. Thank you in advance. When I get that response, I ask why they feel that God is so limited. inatent
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Post by Dust new bodies on Sept 8, 2004 8:20:17 GMT -5
"the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." Eccl
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" " Rev
Making everything new. Old has passed away.
"At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. But about the resurrection of the dead--have you not read what God said to you, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob ? ' He is not the God of the dead but of the living." Matt
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Post by anonymous on Sept 8, 2004 10:07:16 GMT -5
I believe burial Is best funerals are not for the dead but for the living those left behind to mourn.No one Is perfect but I feel that the burial system allows those left behind something to relate to.People choose cremation cause It Is cheaper but some regret It afterward that they went this route
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Post by hmmm on Sept 8, 2004 11:16:14 GMT -5
People choose cremation cause It Is cheaper but some regret It afterward that they went this route How many cremated people have you talked with that have indicated this to you?
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Post by anonymous on Sept 8, 2004 11:19:59 GMT -5
How many cremated people have you talked with that have indicated this to you? Once your dead your dead but It Is the families who wanted cremation In the first place that regretted It later and wished they would of went the burial route
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Post by hmmm on Sept 8, 2004 11:22:35 GMT -5
Once your dead your dead but It Is the families who wanted cremation In the first place that regretted It later and wished they would of went the burial route Thanks for the repsonse. I see you have an "I" problem. Likley just a typing thing and not an ego thing.
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Post by to tell me more on Sept 8, 2004 12:31:34 GMT -5
A funeral with visitation (view of the body) can be performed followed by cremation.
It is common to do this.
My mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law and brother-in-law have all verbally told my husband and I that they do not want any visitation. They want to be cremated and buried at once. They want to be remembered alive, not grieved as dead. They want those left behind to know that their souls have departed from their bodies and there is no sense, in their beliefs, to have anyone view their dead, soul-less bodies.
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Post by Grave on Sept 8, 2004 12:46:31 GMT -5
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest."
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Post by happy on Sept 8, 2004 13:05:28 GMT -5
It doesn't matter to me. I have a hard time dealing with death and so I do better if I can view the body. It helps me finalize it. I've had relatives who had the normal viewing and then cremation after that. I also like having a grave stone with a name on it to put flowers on. While I know the person isnt there, it is comforting to me to visit a grave and think/cry/remember. But then again, I love walking through old cemetaries alone....not after dark! Maybe I'm just warped ! (no comments on that, please!) The spirit is gone after death, so ashes or dust, it is all the same.
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Post by anonymous on Sept 8, 2004 13:22:20 GMT -5
A funeral with visitation (view of the body) can be performed followed by cremation. It is common to do this. My mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law and brother-in-law have all verbally told my husband and I that they do not want any visitation. They want to be cremated and buried at once. They want to be remembered alive, not grieved as dead. They want those left behind to know that their souls have departed from their bodies and there is no sense, in their beliefs, to have anyone view their dead, soul-less bodies. I think the Idea of burial Is so folks realize that we all are going to be In the same situation ourselves some day
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Post by pssm on Sept 8, 2004 15:26:14 GMT -5
i would have to say that I, along w/everyone else, do not need to view/attend a burial to realize that i/we am/are going to be in the same situation one day. are you chip/lloyd/las? why not just stick to one name?
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Post by pssm on Sept 8, 2004 15:26:59 GMT -5
i would have to say that I, along w/everyone else, do not need to view/attend a burial to realize that i/we am/are going to be in the same situation one day. are you chip/lloyd/las? why not just stick to one name?
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Post by anonymous on Sept 8, 2004 17:32:31 GMT -5
i would have to say that I, along w/everyone else, do not need to view/attend a burial to realize that i/we am/are going to be in the same situation one day. are you chip/lloyd/las? why not just stick to one name? What Is the big deal over my name It would seem that In any case you already know more about me then I know about you?Whats the deal !I have no plans of leaving this board or going away If thats what your getting at.I know others If they want to can figure the I.S.P out I could care less..those people never get anywhere neither.Basically there are three kinds of people those who make things happen-those who watch things happen-and those who wonder what happened?so be It!now where were we again when..!
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Post by Questions on Sept 8, 2004 19:08:13 GMT -5
What Is the big deal over my name Some people are curious about "why" you keep alternating between different registered and unregistered names? Are you trying to be anonymous? Are you playing games? Do you get bored using the same name?
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Post by anonymous on Sept 8, 2004 20:01:51 GMT -5
Some people are curious about "why" you keep alternating between different registered and unregistered names? Are you trying to be anonymous? Are you playing games? Do you get bored using the same name? That would apply to others also.It ain't going do me any good to wonder..forget It
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Post by How funny on Sept 8, 2004 20:56:41 GMT -5
That would apply to others also.It ain't going do me any good to wonder..forget It You don't know why you do it?! Hahahahaha!
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Post by pssm not logged in on Sept 8, 2004 21:06:13 GMT -5
to tell me more - boy, don't be so touchy! fyi, i am just wondering why you keep alternating identities as stated in the post above. secondly, i never asked you to leave these boards. on rare occasions you do post something that does cause me to think about how i view things. furthermore, i really have no idea what an isp is and have no desire to find out, so please don't lump me into a category w/everyone else. lighten up!!
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Post by anonymous on Sept 8, 2004 21:33:58 GMT -5
to tell me more - boy, don't be so touchy! fyi, i am just wondering why you keep alternating identities as stated in the post above. secondly, i never asked you to leave these boards. on rare occasions you do post something that does cause me to think about how i view things. furthermore, i really have no idea what an isp is and have no desire to find out, so please don't lump me into a category w/everyone else. lighten up!! O.K. I'll lighten up
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Post by ricelibu on Sept 8, 2004 23:19:02 GMT -5
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Post by botany on Sept 11, 2004 0:47:22 GMT -5
A funeral with visitation (view of the body) can be performed followed by cremation. I actually like this idea. It lets the family and friends have their closure, and doesn't take up space in the ground. I don't like the idea of preserving the body in a casket. Why do we need the body preserved? I say let it rot or burn. Also, why do we need so much space for cemeteries? Why not a building, or a wall, with various "head stone" memorial blocks in lieu of a plot in the ground? Someone told me they already do that in bigger cities. The old cemeteries from a long time are pretty cool and spooky. But the cemeteries of today are just a bunch of blah, boring space with some less than interesting stones/metal plates telling you who's there. Whatever happened to the creepy old cemeteries? Why not make new cemeteries look like that? The new gravestones are rather boring. And let's plant a bunch of bur oak and other such trees in the cemeteries. Supposedly there's some realllllly creepy cemetery in Glenbula, WI. Someone took me there to see it, but it was closed off so couldn't actually go see it. andy
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Post by Cindi on Sept 11, 2004 16:43:46 GMT -5
I want cremation with no visitation and I really don't want my family to have to deal with it. My wishes are in writing and my instructions should be carried out in respect to me. It's MY body. I hate funerals. I think you can remember people just fine without them. Closure doesn't always come with one either. Time helps.
My thoughts,
Cindi
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Post by Brenda on Sept 11, 2004 17:01:02 GMT -5
I just dont see where it matters with GOD-- this is just a personal decision--
our bodies are supposed to be ashes to ashes-- it is silly to think if you are cremated it would matter--
I dont have an opinion of what I want-- but when you think about it logically-- whats worse-- being cremated or decomposition??
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2004 17:04:38 GMT -5
Well I think burial allows those left behind a better experience and chance to relate..like perhaps the kids just another step along the journey to help others to relate and be better this Is my opinon and I'm not budging from It
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Post by inatent on Sept 14, 2004 17:31:28 GMT -5
I want cremation with no visitation and I really don't want my family to have to deal with it. My wishes are in writing and my instructions should be carried out in respect to me. It's MY body. I hate funerals. I think you can remember people just fine without them. Closure doesn't always come with one either. Time helps. My thoughts, Cindi Cindi, Personally I feel just as you do, but I also recognize that funerals are not for the dead, but for the living. If my family and friends would like to have one, then even if I think it is stupid, let them do it. The only stipulation I put into my documents (living will, since the other one may not be read until long afterwards) is that the cost be minimized. I think chopping up the body and using it for fertilizer would be a good idea. I respect the opinions of those who think this is horrible, but I don't understand them. inatent
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Post by Cindi not signed in on Sept 14, 2004 23:38:47 GMT -5
Inatent,
I don't have any children. I think that my wishes will be carried out. I do have them in writing. No funeral. I also won't be paying for it IF someone in the "family" decides that THEY want me to have one. Just as I won't be paying for their funerals either. It amazes me that people pay so much to place you in a coffin for a viewing, then plant you in the ground. Call me cheep, call me whatever, I want nothing to do with it. Burn me up and toss me in the ocean.
Those are my wishes.
Cindi
aka: hinds1985
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