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Do you mean cremate? They do that in my church. But we have a choice. You can be buried or cremated.

2007-04-07 19:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0 0

Cremation is accepted by most Protestant denominations; however, what is considered to be a "Christian" funeral can vary widely. Since each denomination has its own beliefs what is acceptable and normal in one denomination, may not be acceptable in another. You may also find a wide range of what is considered "acceptable" even within the same denomination.

Most Protestant Denominations both endorse and encourage organ and tissue donation.

The revised Order of Christian Funerals in the Catholic Church establishes a preference for three sequential rites consisting of:

A vigil usually held in the funeral home
A funeral Mass with the casket in church
A committal of cremated remains at the cemetery or columbarium
The Catholic Church has long supported organ and tissue donation.

The Buddha's body was cremated and this set the example for many Buddhists, even in the West. Therefore, cremation is usually chosen by Buddhists.

Buddhists believe that the decision to donate organs or tissue is a matter of individual conscience.

Christians will want to show respect for the body. Even though the essential person or spirit has moved on to an eternal destiny, the body is the tangible reminder of all that person meant to us. In addition, the body is destined for resurrection, transformation, and reunion with the spirit at Christ's return. Whether burial or cremation best expresses that appropriate respect is a very personal decision. The wishes of other close family members and friends should also be considered in any decision because they are the ones who will live with the decision and with the memories.

At the resurrection it will not make any difference whether a person's body has been buried or cremated. God knows how to raise the body, either in the resurrection of life or the resurrection of condemnation (John 5:28-29). The new body of a Christian will be a radically changed and glorified body like the body of the exalted Christ. It will be an eternal, spiritual body never again to experience weakness, disease, suffering or death (1 Corinthians 15:35-54 and Philippians 3:20-21)

I am assuming you are meaning cremation?

2007-04-08 02:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ruby Rose 2 · 0 0

Christians, in general, bury their bodies instead of having them cremated. This is because of belief in resurrection and the second coming of Christ. The Bible does state that Christians should follow the laws of the land so in areas/countries where burial is not an option it is excusable for them to be cremated.

2007-04-08 02:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by J D 4 · 0 0

this uis a heathen custom and should not be practiced by christians. every example we have shows that they were buried unless they were persecuted and burned
God's word asurps the laws of the land, the highest office of the land is not the presidency it is the ministry with God at the head

2007-04-08 02:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by God help us 6 · 0 0

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