Putting people buried in graveyards is just a waste of space, and if you christians out there love nature so much (shown by opposion to stem cell research) Why don't you help out the environment by not sticking chemical filled bodies in the groud that take hundreds of years to completely decompose, not to mention there are still toxic CHEMICALS! Do the world a favor and stop polluting the environment. I don't think its bad to have a death ceremony just be nice to nature and cremate them. What do you say? Anything else I should add?
2007-03-09 10:30:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
cremation is cheaper and does not take up land space.we need land for the living,not the dead
2007-03-09 10:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by woodsonhannon53 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is nice to visit relatives graves. I would think that people who believe that this earth life is all there is would like to visit their deceased forefathers as much as the people who believe that their relatives have simply passed on to the after life. Having someone in an urn is not the same as visiting a grave site.
In my state the casket goes into a cement vault. Likely sealed so you don't leak into the ground. If we cremated everyone what would become of the graveyards? Likely replaced by Wal-Mart or housing that most can't afford. I would rather have the green space.
If you really are concerned about the environment than I would think there are much bigger fish to fry.
2007-03-09 18:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by joatman71 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps before ranting about burials, you some do some research about the harmful effects that cremation has on the environment?! Cremation isn't any better for the environment than burial!!! Do your homework before spouting off next time!
2007-03-09 22:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by Reagan 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that a human being should be shown respect in death as well as life. You can be cremated if you want to, but there should be dignity allowed for the departed and a "place" for loved ones to go to, to weep, remember and grieve. It is very cathartic for the spirit.
2007-03-09 18:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by wd 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some Christians actually believe it is wrong to be cremated. I have one client who insists that it is in the Bible. I personally plan on being cremated. I see no reason to be put in a cemetary.
2007-03-09 22:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There's no requirement for embalming. You don't even have to be embalmed if there will be a viewing. Personally, I'm having my little Franciscan shroud and a Trappist made pine box. No embalming.
However, that doesn't exactly mean I'll rot away. Ever heard about the incorruptibles? Down right fascinating!
2007-03-09 18:56:34 · answer #6 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cremation is horrible for the environment. Embalming fluids are the worst thing for the environment. If we could put people in the ground without them it would be ok. Nature would take care of it.
There is also a freezing process that if environmentally friendly.
Embalming fluids should be illegal.!!!!!
2007-03-09 18:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hello Ordero
You've heard the phrase "you are what you eat."
The food we eat - the food from the earth - plants, animals plus water and oxygen - make up our bodies.
We are made from the same chemicals that come from the earth.
The word of God confirms this - "From dust you came, and to dust you shall you shall return."
2007-03-09 18:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by MythBuster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I might want to phrase that a bit nicer, but I pretty much do agree.
I have my niche picked out and paid for.
2007-03-09 18:34:53 · answer #9 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I say pitch this to your fellow non-christians first. When they say forget it, hopefully you'll feel no need to annoy us with it anymore.
2007-03-09 18:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋