![-]( "harold634") harold634 at 18-04-2011 10:18 AM (13 years ago)  (m) well,great contribution from everybody however there is still one fact that is missing whether it is a sin or not is pending and whether it should be encouraged or discouraged is another one.i certainly believe a pastor can have an answer to it.because i have turn the bible inside and out,upside and down and still i did not see where it was written saying its a sin or not.i guess the pharises that asked jesus in the bible about marriage and divorce failed or forgot to ask christ about cremation.well i think individuals should uphold their cause as regards to it.
Bro, as regards to cremation, the BIBLE did not unphold it as a sin or not. If the word of God does not say so but we do have a concience that sometimes tell us that we might be doing something that is not pleasant to God's word. There is a verse i can't remember in the bible which says that those who died without hearing the gospel will be judge according to their concience. This shows that God has given us free concience to decide on our own thoughts. From the bliblical search, u will find out that none of the rightheous men of old testament or the new testament were burnt, they were all buried even after some of the new testament men were brutaly murderd, their bodies or bones were found and buried. I think christains should be buried and not burnt. | Posted: at 18-04-2011 10:18 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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How man go suffer for earth won go rest them make am suffer to rest?
If I die, burry me sharp sharp....... if margot chop me, i go manage
If your burn me, be ready for the aftermart.
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A LITTLE HELP HERE; A LITTLE HELP THERE, MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND! | Posted: at 18-04-2011 10:44 AM (13 years ago) | Hero | |
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![-]( "sobeit") sobeit at 18-04-2011 03:06 PM (13 years ago) (m) @harold..i understand your Biblical story,but the point is that i haven't read or heard anywhere in the Bible that CREMATION is a SIN.though i made myself clear, as a Chriatain i go with the idea of a corpse be buried...one more thing pls try as much as possible to control your emotion during your comments.cuz something you do use abusive words which is not proper(just an advice)..i like to read some of your comments,cuz u r among the few that gives great contribution on topics.
BRO, i so much appreciate your response to my comments. To be precisely, there is no verse in the bible that says cremation is a sin just like no verse in the bible that says masturbation is also a sin. In respect to your first comments which says man ought to be buried not burnt. I emphantically agree with u based on on your response which u said as a (christian). I also based my comment from the bliblical perpective by listing out some examples from the bible.
For the abusive words, please forgive me and i will amend it henceforth from now. thank u 4 your correction.
nope! there's absolutely nothing to forgive.it was just an advice,all the same u r welcome.  | Posted: at 18-04-2011 03:06 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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well,great contribution from everybody however there is still one fact that is missing whether it is a sin or not is pending and whether it should be encouraged or discouraged is another one.i certainly believe a pastor can have an answer to it.because i have turn the bible inside and out,upside and down and still i did not see where it was written saying its a sin or not.i guess the pharises that asked jesus in the bible about marriage and divorce failed or forgot to ask christ about cremation.well i think individuals should uphold their cause as regards to it.
Bro, as regards to cremation, the BIBLE did not unphold it as a sin or not. If the word of God does not say so but we do have a concience that sometimes tell us that we might be doing something that is not pleasant to God's word. There is a verse i can't remember in the bible which says that those who died without hearing the gospel will be judge according to their concience. This shows that God has given us free concience to decide on our own thoughts. From the bliblical search, u will find out that none of the rightheous men of old testament or the new testament were burnt, they were all buried even after some of the new testament men were brutaly murderd, their bodies or bones were found and buried. I think christains should be buried and not burnt. alright then i think i will accept this then. | Posted: at 18-04-2011 09:39 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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@bittersweet.i express effusive courtesy for your comment and i like your explicity and spontaneity.holdstead fast to it continuously. | Posted: at 18-04-2011 09:51 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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Live and let live! | Posted: at 19-04-2011 09:01 AM (13 years ago) | Hero | |
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![-]( "hosbert") hosbert at 12-07-2011 08:52 PM (12 years ago) (m) Cremation is not anywhere in the Bible considered as a sin.It is true that in some clime where there are environmental problem,for fear of aggravating the situation,they resought to crementing corpses.In a way,it is a form of burial method acceptable in some countries,example India.However,if beyond the burning (cremation) of the corpse,fetish and other unwholesome practices or rites follow,then it is wrong and not proper for christians.In a nutshell,it is not the cremation that is bad but activities that go with it.Even in our own country,non christians bury their dead but the cultural/burial rites are still areas that conflict with the christian burial. | Posted: at 12-07-2011 08:52 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming | |
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![-]( "mchinwendu") mchinwendu at 19-07-2011 05:11 PM (12 years ago) (f) I don't recall any examples of a Christian being cremated in the Bible. Though, it has been provided as a burial option in our time. It's a very good question but the Bible is silent on the matter it seems. Whether it is a sin to be cremated, I too do not know 100%. But, God is just, I believe if it were a sin, God would tell us. Definitely, it will not hinder ones body from being resurrected because unfortunately, some die in ways that their body is no more. Maybe we can double check the Bible for any who might have been burned after death and see what was the reason and what led to it? Maybe we will still find no one but maybe in the process, it will help shed some light on the question? Personally, I do not choose cremation. | Posted: at 19-07-2011 05:11 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming | |
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![-]( "hosbert") hosbert at 19-07-2011 08:31 PM (12 years ago) (m) I don't recall any examples of a Christian being cremated in the Bible. Though, it has been provided as a burial option in our time. It's a very good question but the Bible is silent on the matter it seems. Whether it is a sin to be cremated, I too do not know 100%. But, God is just, I believe if it were a sin, God would tell us. Definitely, it will not hinder ones body from being resurrected because unfortunately, some die in ways that their body is no more. Maybe we can double check the Bible for any who might have been burned after death and see what was the reason and what led to it? Maybe we will still find no one but maybe in the process, it will help shed some light on the question? Personally, I do not choose cremation.
My dear your physical body (flesh) certainly returns to the dust but your spirit cannot be destroyed no matter how you are buried.Do not loase sight of the fact that some christians have died in fire related incidence where their bodies were completely charred.The fire has no effect on the resurrection of the spirit.When the trumpet shall sound,the fire,the water and other disaster related deaths shall give up the dead in them. | Posted: at 19-07-2011 08:31 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming | |
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Cremation is not anywhere in the Bible considered as a sin.It is true that in some clime where there are environmental problem,for fear of aggravating the situation,they resought to crementing corpses.In a way,it is a form of burial method acceptable in some countries,example India.However,if beyond the burning (cremation) of the corpse,fetish and other unwholesome practices or rites follow,then it is wrong and not proper for christians.In a nutshell,it is not the cremation that is bad but activities that go with it.Even in our own country,non christians bury their dead but the cultural/burial rites are still areas that conflict with the christian burial.
the highlighted words in red is affirmative and inappropriate for christians like you have rightfully said.i grab the concept it is not a sin not unless any form of fetish incantation act of/from animism is introduced into it,only then will it be termed a sin.you satisfied my conscience really.thanks anyway.... | Posted: at 21-07-2011 12:33 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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I don't recall any examples of a Christian being cremated in the Bible. Though, it has been provided as a burial option in our time. It's a very good question but the Bible is silent on the matter it seems. Whether it is a sin to be cremated, I too do not know 100%. But, God is just, I believe if it were a sin, God would tell us. Definitely, it will not hinder ones body from being resurrected because unfortunately, some die in ways that their body is no more. Maybe we can double check the Bible for any who might have been burned after death and see what was the reason and what led to it? Maybe we will still find no one but maybe in the process, it will help shed some light on the question? Personally, I do not choose cremation.
not quite,as you must know not all the scrolls and tablets of the bible were complete as there were several of them been lost to termites and other miscellaneous sources.however,whether its a sin or not is left for individuals practicing different religions to answer that.furthermore,i am wholly satisfied with what mr hosbert said as it not been a sin unless some element of fetishness is been perceived/detected which will go a long way contradictory to God's word/laws.mr hosbert's comment made alot of sense to me.i dont know about you though.....thanks for your thoughts and insight.its welcomed and taken into account. | Posted: at 21-07-2011 12:47 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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![-]( "hosbert") hosbert at 21-07-2011 09:56 PM (12 years ago) (m) Quote from: hosbert on July 12, 2011, 08:52:41 PM
Cremation is not anywhere in the Bible considered as a sin.It is true that in some clime where there are environmental problem,for fear of aggravating the situation,they resought to crementing corpses.In a way,it is a form of burial method acceptable in some countries,example India.However,if beyond the burning (cremation) of the corpse,fetish and other unwholesome practices or rites follow,then it is wrong and not proper for christians.In a nutshell,it is not the cremation that is bad but activities that go with it.Even in our own country,non christians bury their dead but the cultural/burial rites are still areas that conflict with the christian burial.
the highlighted words in red is affirmative and inappropriate for christians like you have rightfully said.i grab the concept it is not a sin not unless any form of fetish incantation act of/from animism is introduced into it,only then will it be termed a sin.you satisfied my conscience really.thanks anyway.... My brother,I appreciate but All thanks to God Almighty for His Word and instructions. | Posted: at 21-07-2011 09:56 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming | |
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![-]( "ullakwa") ullakwa at 23-07-2011 03:14 PM (12 years ago) (f) here in Europe it,s the order of the day. For one, cremation is much cheaper than any normal burial. But for me, I can not even stand the thought of it and I would never allow any of my loved ones to be creamted.. Formely the church did not agree on it but know its practiced all the time, but then again , that does not mean that it is right , because even homosegxwality is an abomination and yet some pastors even practice it too . I would say ,if someone accidentally dies in fire ,it,s different. It may not be a sin but all the same not good. ask for the resurection, i believe God can resurect any body, burnt or not because he is god and able to do anything. But the idea of burning in fire makes me think of hellfire. But than again, thats me and others think different. My son died 3 years ago and I did not have much money, so everybody was talking of cremation. I did not agree. For me I would rather drink gari for ages and give him a befitting burial. Which I did.I can never imagen the body of my own child beeing burnt.You may say, well ,he is dead and he would not feel it. How do I know ? and I know he would not have wanted it either. Its painful enough to loose a loved one but cremation for me makes it even worse. | Posted: at 23-07-2011 03:14 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie | |
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![-]( "don-pat") don-pat at 23-07-2011 03:59 PM (12 years ago) (m) hello! think that it's a sin .God created u, he never said go and change ur skin,he said go and think about me , creaming will not be what he did with his hands! put urself in his place. but maybe by the power of the prayers he will forgive that sin. Don Pat | Posted: at 23-07-2011 03:59 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie | |
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![-]( "hosbert") hosbert at 23-07-2011 08:25 PM (12 years ago) (m) « posted : July 23, 2011, 03:14:04 PM (4 hrs ago) »
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here in Europe it,s the order of the day. For one, cremation is much cheaper than any normal burial. But for me, I can not even stand the thought of it and I would never allow any of my loved ones to be creamted.. Formely the church did not agree on it but know its practiced all the time, but then again , that does not mean that it is right , because even homosegxwality is an abomination and yet some pastors even practice it too . I would say ,if someone accidentally dies in fire ,it,s different.
It may not be a sin but all the same not good. ask for the resurection, i believe God can resurect any body, burnt or not because he is god and able to do anything. But the idea of burning in fire makes me think of hellfire. But than again, thats me and others think different. My son died 3 years ago and I did not have much money, so everybody was talking of cremation. I did not agree. For me I would rather drink gari for ages and give him a befitting burial. Which I did.I can never imagen the body of my own child beeing burnt.You may say, well ,he is dead and he would not feel it. How do I know ? and I know he would not have wanted it either. Its painful enough to loose a loved one but cremation for me makes it even worse.
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hello!
think that it's a sin .God created u, he never said go and change ur skin,he said go and think about me , creaming will not be what he did with his hands! put urself in his place.
but maybe by the power of the prayers he will forgive that sin. Don Pat
I don't like cremation,infact the mere thought of it scares me.For me,it dosen't matter whether it is a corpse or not.I cannot imagine my dear one being burnt because even normal burial breaks my heart.I know God was not happy with the Israel for sacrificing their children in Liviticus 18:21 And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.Although God was not happy with the sacrifice of their children,but the issue here is burial and not sacrifice. | Posted: at 23-07-2011 08:25 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming | |
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![-]( "harold634") harold634 at 13-08-2011 08:15 PM (12 years ago) (m) As for me, cremation is not God idea and is not from God even if the Bible does not specifically say anything about cremation. Right from abinitio, men of old were buried and the Bible specifically said, God took moses body and buried him. When jesus died, he was buried. This emphatically tell us that God's idea about his children is to be buried after death and not cremation. The question is who invented the idea of Cremation? Does cremation glorify God? Is cremation born of God? Whatsoever is not from God is a sin. | Posted: at 13-08-2011 08:15 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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![-]( "kerryniyi") kerryniyi at 19-08-2011 05:02 PM (12 years ago) (m) I can't tell whether cremation is a sin or not. I will accept harold634 comment because it is not God's idea. | Posted: at 19-08-2011 05:02 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming | |
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agreed...according to the Bible... cremation is a sin...but it is the best way to keep someone...near... | Posted: at 17-01-2012 08:03 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie | |
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![-]( "democrazy") democrazy at 17-01-2012 07:10 PM (12 years ago) (m) @williams100 I know your contributors dont want my input on this topic!!! So I will join you in asking......Does God have anything to say about cremation or the burning of humans? Numbers 16:49 Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah ** what killed them? 2 Samuel 24:15 So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men. 2 Chronicles 14:9 And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah. 14:12 So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. What killed the people of Sodom and Gomorrah? Fire?? Where will humans that dont fear GOD end up? Fire?? Yet am reading christians saying God dont want to cremate humans or God does not support the burning of humans. How about aniumals? Exodus 29:18 And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the LORD: it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD. hmmm................. | Posted: at 17-01-2012 07:10 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac | |
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![-]( "jaykay123") jaykay123 at 18-01-2012 12:04 AM (12 years ago) (m) The bible neva condemed it so its not a sin. But we shld be mindful of cultural sentiment that wld make others xpecially unbelievers stumble. If as xtian' we live in an environment where it promote negative sentiment, we wld nt want to give unbelievers an oppornity to speak abusive of our God, so it is a matter of personal choice guided by bible trained descretion. | Posted: at 18-01-2012 12:04 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming | |
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