2006-09-26 05:13:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
To the person lying in the casket, yes. But to the living people attending the funeral...NO.
2006-09-26 05:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure is for the deceased! Many ministers seem to think that a fire and brimstone salvation service is called for at a funeral. I guess that they think it is more effective there. Even though I am a Christian, it makes me uncomfortable when this occurs. It would seem more proper to honor the deceased and give comfort to his family and friends than to seemingly concentrate on the salvation of the bereaved. It is absolutely too late for the departed. Good question.
2006-09-26 05:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by price7204 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so. I have noticed that generally when I go to a Baptist funeral they talk very little about the departed or their family they are too busy preaching salvation.
2006-09-26 05:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's too late for the deceased but never too late for the living. I was just at a funeral this weekend and the preacher stated "this sermon is not for the dead but for the living".
2006-09-26 05:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by sleepyhead 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No the people there may need it. My Aunt requested for her funeral a time for a her family and friends to be saved and not live a life of sin.
2006-09-26 05:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by jingles_200 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funeral services aren’t for the dearly departed. Funeral services are for the benefit of those left behind. It seems like a great time to remind those people that, for the dearly departed, the time is past for repentance. However, for those of us left behind…repent, repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!
2006-09-26 05:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by Maddog Salamander 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Because while you are alive God gives you the opportunity to choose him for salvation. After death you already made your decision it's to late.
2006-09-26 05:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by FeFe-Alabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because someone in the congregation might be in need of salvation.
2006-09-26 05:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by Stephie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only to the person in the casket. Until your dead it is never too late.
2006-09-26 05:18:20 · answer #9 · answered by exodus64_1996 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only too late for the dead person.
2006-09-26 05:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋