Is mourning a miscarried baby for more than a year and calling it an "angel" appropriate?

Question

Aren't angels ethereal beings of their own rite, not to be confused with the human soul (for those who believe)? This is not to be mean, I ask because I know many, many people who do these things.

SYNTAX E....What are you talking about? I don't do this (even though I lost babies) I was asking about some other persons. Sorry for asking.

Answer 1

It's not only sad, but utterly pathetic.
This person needs professional help, and needs it now.

Answer 2

Everyone mourns differently and you cannot put a timeline on it. And I also don't think (although since I don't know for sure since I don't know the person of which you are talking about) that the person means a literal "angel". Instead the person probably means "angel" in a different sense. For example the way the word "angel" could be used to describe a person who gives a great amount of money to a children's hospital.

Anyways, the bottom line is, there is nothing wrong with this person whatsoever, it is just how they are grieving. They have a right to grieve however they want to.

Answer 3

Spending a year in grief over the death of a family member is one thing.

Spending a year in grief over a miscarried child - which is NOT your fault - shows signs of mental instability. Micheele L, you seriously need to seek professional help if you are still grieving over a miscarried child for over a year and calling it an angel. You are doing nothing but furthering your own depression. I am not trying to be mean, but I am being *direct*, and I am being *practical*. A miscarried child is not an angel - that's a delusional assumption. You're only calling it an angel to help yourself feel better, but you are just digging yourself deeper into depression and guilt.

See a psychologist *immediately*. Stop coming to Yahoo! Answers and expect us to solve this problem for you. This is a SERIOUS matter, not a plaything for the internet! Surround yourself with the love of family and friends while you seek help, this is not a healthy mindset!

Answer 4

The grief process is different for each person, so we cannot determine for another if they have grieved long enough or to short a time.

Yes, an angel is a created being, but not a human being. Our loved ones whom have died do not go on to become angels.

A more appropriate thought on babies who have died is that they are being held and cared for by angels.

Answer 5

I think it depends a person's definition of an "angel." In my opinion, this may be just one person's way of grieving and coming to terms with why this child died and the role that he/she wishes that miscarried baby to have in his/her life right now. While some would disagree about the *facts* concerning angels (whether or not they exist, their true definitions), I don't think that it is wrong for a grieving parent to think this--at long as it is part of a health grieving process. If he/she is displaying other signs that they are not moving on, (ie obsessing, unable to particular in normal activities, etc), then it is time for counseling.

Answer 6

Mourning a whole year for a fetus is NOT normal.

Calling the fetus an angel - is also not normal. The title Angels are usually given to babies who died after birth, not before birth.

Answer 7

You are correct that angels and humans (dead ones) are not to be confused. They have always been separate entities according to the Christian faith. People can call others angels as a term of endearment or as a euphamism, but if they're meaning it literally, it doesn't go with scripture. (Besides, she's probably thinking that angels are only sweet and innocent when that's not how they're always defined--look at Satan and Gabriel. Both are supposed to be fierce warriors, etc.)

Answer 8

Life begins at conception, and everyone grieves in different ways.

Miscarriages are particularly difficult for big families, who obviously cherish each and every one of their children, even those who die before birth.

As for angels vs. human souls, here's what Jesus had to say about it.

Mat 22:29 And Jesus answering, said to them: You err, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.
Mat 22:30 For in the resurrection they shall neither marry nor be married, but shall be as the angels of God in heaven.
Mat 22:31 And concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken by God, saying to you:
Mat 22:32 I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.

Answer 9

You are exactly right! Humans and Angels are two very different beings. People that die are not turned into Angels they return back to dust.
"All your life you will sweat to produce food, until your dying day. Then you will return to the ground from which you came. For you were made from dust, and to the dust you will return." Ge 3:19

May GOD Bless You and bring peace to the Mother who lost her child.

Answer 10

Human beings and angels are completely separate entities. It sounds like these people a. aren't fully aware of Biblical teachings on the matter and b. are having a very difficult time with their loss and need to pray about it.

Answer 11

It's not factual, but that's all I can say for sure. I'm as far removed from that situation as you can get both physically and emotionally, but it sounds as if the people may have other issues going on, such as the inability to have other children, or difficulty in getting preg or holding onto one.

A year sounds a little long to me, but unless these are close friends I think anyone who felt compelled to discuss the situation would be viewed in a dim light.