Bible Question: Is it right for a Christian to be cremated? I have struggled with this one for some time. Pastors I have spoken to cannot agree on this matter as some say it is unscriptual for a believer to be cremated whilst others tell me it makes no difference. What does God's Word say? |
Bible Answer: Ken John, You may appreciate two articles at links below. The first was written in 1911 for the Catholic Encyclopedia and the second in 1998 as an instruction on liturgical norms for Christian funerals and burial. Scripture itself does not anywhere forbid cremation, but tradition, both Jewish and Christian generally avoided it for reasons made clear in the first artcle. Burial vs. cremation is not an article of Dogma, but rather a discipline based on ancient traditonal practices. I hope they are of some help to you. Others may have other information and i look forward to their input also. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04481c.htm http://www.ewtn.com/library/CURIA/CDWCREMA.HTM Emmaus |