Christians, this was brought to my attention and there's something to learn in what I'm sure will be interesting responses. I had never considered it until I read an article on the Biblical reasons for burial as opposed to cremation AND asked a question to our non-Christian friends at Yahoo in which the option of cremation or other options or undecided came up. Please state your reasons why for whichever preference, respectfully (no slurs!). Thanks!
2006-11-23 08:03:12 · 11 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It doesn't follow. In the UK almost as many people are cremated as buried. Jews and Muslims are always buried within 24 hours, Hindus are always cremated. Atheists, as far as I can tell, choose either without any special preference based on their beliefs (though there is an increasing trend for "natural" burials, where the body is placed in a cardboard coffin so that the body returns to the earth very quickly).
2006-11-23 08:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In this day and time we need to consider what is Best for the world. When burials first started occurring it was probably considered exotic, special, and so it seemed like a good idea. But now? I prefer to be cremated. Lots of religious rules came out of social responsibility issues. It's time to rethink our eternal dispositions.
2006-11-23 08:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by connie_mspt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a believer i think of you would be able to be useful and respectful of the departed ones desires in the event that they are financially waiting to accomplish that. I see no incorrect in the two determination. God will improve each and all the ineffective the place even the sea won't carry them. Such is the ability and majesty of God. For as that element some time past while he created all residing issues from the airborne dirt and dirt of the earth mutually with Adam and Eve. So too while His voice rings out our bodies will style returned to fulfill our maker. I choose cremation on the grounds it somewhat is greater fee-effective than a burial. In historical time bodies have been burned or perhaps now. The holocaust sufferers will actually upward push returned on that super day. as quickly as we study Ezekiel 37 the prophet observed a ingenious and prescient of dry bones that God replaced to residing men. Take care.
2016-10-12 23:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what religion I am in I want to be buried not cremated. That is my wishes. I am a Born Again Christian however, even when I was an athiest I wanted burial over cremation.
2006-11-23 08:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't speak for the non-Christian....but, what you say is generally true. It's a Judeo-Christian thing, actually....having to do with the belief in the general resurrection. That our "bodies" will be raised.
Well....if you've ever seen a "body" after a few years....there ain't much left!
Christians are doing more cremations now....I think it's 'cause we believe that God knows how to put the pieces together whether we're burned or not.
2006-11-23 08:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all know that the bones of Joseph were carried with the escaping Israelites to be re-buried in the promised land; and Ezekiel saw the dry bones covered with flesh and standing up (in a vision); and most of us probably learned about cremation way back when we heard about people in India and the far East doing it, and we know that the Messiah said in John 5:28 "Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all tht are in the graves shall hear his voice," 29.."and shall come forth:...."
2006-11-23 08:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanne A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A properly enbalmed and entombed body will not start to decompose for at least ten years, and then the process is so slow, that fifty years later it is still recognizable-your body will take longer to break down than plastic, and will be sealed in a block of cement so that it will take centuries before it returns to the earth--I find that to be unnatural and distrubing, as do most of the people in my family, so we'd rather be cremated and have our ashes spread
2006-11-23 08:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and I would prefer to be cremated actually. It costs less and to be quite honest when I die the last thing that I am going to be concerned about it my earthly body. If I need it again, which I doubt, God will be able to put me back together.
2006-11-23 08:16:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because often people get buried in churchyards? Burials are often arranged by churches? And also, atheists (not sure about other religions) have no reason to prefer being buried - we don't want to take up room when there is no benefit for us. Jews, I know, HAVE to be buried for religious reasons (or at least the orthodox ones feel they should.)
2006-11-23 08:09:46 · answer #9 · answered by lady_s_hazy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had never heard of christians only believing to be buried.
2006-11-23 08:06:22 · answer #10 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋