[ealgeone]

Define "resurrection of the dead" just so we're on the same page.

That might aid the discussion a bit.

[CTrent1564]

ealgeone:

Rather than getting into a long post, I just posted the Catechism of the Catholic Church which defines it quite succinctly in the first few paragraphs in the link below

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p123a11.htm

Another link that is written more from a catechetical perspective, ie. to instruct the faithful

http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/resurrection-of-the-dead.html

Finally, a more theological explanation from the newadvent site with appeals to both Sacred Scripture, Creeds of the Church and Tradition as expressed via the Church Fathers.

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12792a.htm

Hope this helps.

[caww]

You mentioned to another poster...Define “resurrection of the dead” so we’re on the same page”....

But for catholics it might be better to start with what is death to them.

I believe what it is written defines death...”The body without the spirit is dead”....I think that’s in James.