[hopespringseternal]

If you are questioning weather those referrences exist, you'd be better off looking for them yourself. You seem to be in need of a better acquaintance with the Bible.

I asked a simple question. I did not question whether those references existed.

But I would like to thank you for your loving, patient Christian attitude and care in instructing your fellow brother in Christ. /sarcasm

[presidio9]

There's no player-hating going on from this end. I merely stress the importance understanding the reasons for why you do things. If you are praying for the dead, but you were not aware that there was Biblical precedence, you should probably look for it. Just a suggestion...

[k2blader]

I happened upon a few replies to your question, and it seems the answer is found only in Maccabees, which, at this point in time, I do not consider "God-breathed". Also, it is neither in the OT or NT.

It would be helpful if Christians didn't lie to back up a point (#28)...