This was a very thoughtful article. And written in such a charmingly English manner.
Thanks, I found this very cheering, even though it was about funerals.
"Why Secular people still want Christian Funerals"
heheh, Just in case?
It's a case of weak pastors casting "pearls before swine", as the Scripture says. Not wishing to offend anyone, they say some sentimental words over the dead, when the only way to get them into the church was in a casket. There is no reason for a Christian burial, with its emphasis on resurrection to everlasting life through our faith in Jesus, when the deceased did not believe any of it and did not lead a life of faith. Families should not ask for Christian burial for a non-Christian.
later read/ping?
We will always have the questions of Life before us: Who am I? Why am I here? Does it matter that I'm here? What is my purpose?... You won't find answers to those questions or even a direction towards understanding in a secular world. As far the world is concerned, you're just an organic cog in the massive machine, replacable, replicable, redundant.
It seems to me that a proper burial is a cultural phenomenon that transcends religion. I can cite the Viking burials at sea, the North American Mound Burials and numerous burial rites around the world. I believe that the Christian burial rite, in this day and age, would be desirable to people who are not Christian, given the alternative of no rite at all. We, apparently, need a burial rite, whether it be a modern Christian or an ancient Viking or an Aboriginal ceremony.
Very nice. People seem to forget the secularist predictions of yesteryear.
And in the USA, I hear more and more of those who have NO funeral. None whatsoever. I guess the fam just tends to the remains in the manner of their choice. Tells the undertaker what cemetery the plot's in for burial.
OR,
Runs by the funeral home and picks up the ashes, takes them home, sets them on a shelf somewhere.
We want Christians funerals because we want to pray for the soul of the dead.
"Why Secular people still want Christian Funerals"
Sorry, but it's too late.
God is alive and well :)
this is the weirdest thing I have ever heard of. Why on earth would a person want a Christian funeral when they spurned the entire idea while they were healthy and could do anything for God and the furtherance of His kingdone.This is the untimate in selfishness.
this is the weirdest thing I have ever heard of. Why on earth would a person want a Christian funeral when they spurned the entire idea while they were healthy and could do anything for God and the furtherance of His kingdone.This is the untimate in selfishness.