After you die your soul supposedly goes to heaven (or hell) right? So you really don't need your body.
And yet I have seen many (but of course, not all) Christians who refuse to donate their organs/body after they die for religious reasons.
Not only that, but a LOT opt to waste valuable land on tombs, grave plots, etc... instead of doing the sensible thing and being cremated or stuffed (okay maybe a little creepy..) to save space for something more beautiful than a 2 acre plot of skeletal remains.
Anyway, what's the deal with these people? Is there some passage that says God cares if you donated organs after your death, even though it would be used for good?
Seems like that would be a beneficial thing for your heavenly evaluation, doesn't it?
-Went to church.
-Was nice to people.
-Saved three lives, even after death.
Isn't KEEPING your organs a little selfish, considering the amounts of LIVING people on waiting lists who could use any in tact organs you have to offer?
2007-04-20 16:01:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm not on a list or anything, and I know that not ALL Christians feel this way, but what is the thought process behind this? I cannot conceive or NOT donating my organs after death? We're not ancient Egyptians here, we have no use for organs after death.
2007-04-20 16:07:47 · update #1
When I was a teen, riding in a car in NY through what has to be the biggest graveyard in the world, the argument for cremation was graphically driven home to me. I totally agree with you that after death your body should be donated. Cremation or organ/tissue/bone donation. Just don't be buried. Such a waste of space.
2007-04-20 16:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by warriorwoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very good questions. Actually, your body will be resurrected after death, but it could be resurrected from ashes as well as bones. Cremation was originally a pagan practice, so I'm told, which is why many Christians shy away from it. I' m going to rethink the whole matter. I've always said I wanted to be cremated, mainly because it's the least expensive way to go. As far as organ donation, one reason people don't do it is because they may think it puts added stress on their loved ones after their death, or they're old and their parts arent' much good anymore. It's just a personal opinion more than a religious one, I think. Personally, I don't think I would accept someone else's body parts if I needed one. It seems to me that if I was falling apart, it would be a good time to go home to heaven.
2007-04-20 16:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by Cee T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what I am a Christian and I intended to donate my organs I honesty could careless what happens to my body after I die BECAUSE I DONT NEED IT anymore. So I have no idea why some Christians are against organ donation. I guess maybe because they feel like their body is being manipulate or something I don't know. But no where in the bible (at least not that I remember) does it say that you can't donate your organs. But I am with you I would love to no why too.
2007-04-20 17:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a firm believer in organ donation. And I would prefer to be buried in the traditional fashion - not for "religious" reasons but for practical ones. It is healthy to the grieving process to have someplace tangible to go to grieve. Knowing that the physical remains are resting peacefully and comfortably is a source of comfort to me. Even though the real person is not there, the "idea" of the body in repose is a comforting one. Also I believe that society needs these places of visible reminders that in all the hectic chaos of life, there is still an eternity to face. It is a place of "moral compulsion" to remind us that what we value now will follow us to the grave and beyond. When I need to get perspective on life, I visit a cemetery - any cemetery - but preferably an old one with headstone monuments with ancient sentiments and dates. It brings back into focus what is really important and what isn't. If it isn't going to matter 100 years from now, then why am I stressing myself to the point of death over it? Get a grip and learn to live in the light of eternity.
2007-04-20 16:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by wd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a Christian and Im an organ donor. Being a Christian has nothing to do with decisions like that, as for the cremated part; I intent on being cremated as well. Therefore, this cannot be tied to Christianity.
2007-04-20 16:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by Breanna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Upon learning that organs are a commodity after death and can provide life and hope to others in this day of medical science, I would think believers would be totally onboard for that. I know I am.
Any believer that would knowingly harbor their organs upon death have a thing for their body, do not have others in mind which in itself is the heart of the 2nd greatest commandment; love your fellow man.
2007-04-20 16:22:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I signed my drivers license to donate my organs and I won't need this body because we're promised a new body when Jesus comes back and the graves open and we meet Him in the air.It doesn't matter what we do with this body bury it or cremate it.
2007-04-20 16:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by flossie mae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and an organ donor.
Are you?
2007-04-20 16:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have already signed a paper to have my organs harvested....You feel better now?
2007-04-20 16:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you on such a waiting list?
2007-04-20 16:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by mardus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋