Bible Discussion Thread

I wanted to ask how I look up to see if it's a sin to be cremated

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. My husband and I have been wanting to be cremated and was told it was a sin however; I am on my 5th time reading the complete Bible and have not seen where it's a sin but I want to make sure. Again thank you

Amos 2:1,

Tammy, I don't believe that it's a sin to want to be cremated or for another person to take that decision to do so to the deceased. At least, the Bible doesn't speak of it in those terms. The evidence of cremation is generally seen amongst the heathen, whether for their dead or as part of human sacrifice. Amongst Israel, cremation was not normally done, rather a burial or entombment. Though we do see evidence of cremation in 1 Samuel 31:11-13 (Saul & his sons) & Joshua 7:25 (Achan's sin).

So cremation is one option of dealing with the deceased. In both cases, burial or cremation, the body returns to its former state. It then becomes a matter of how respect is best shown, preservation of the cremains, & of costs associated with it. My preference would, as far as possible, be a burial, in line with biblical practises.

Dear Tammy on Exodus 25.

Thank the Lord and look up, raise your hands and praise His Holy Name Jesus Christ! And believe that He is the Son of God. That is what it takes for your sins to be confessed by you and forgiven by Him. Walking every day in the Word of God, and repenting from everything you know is not good in your life. Trust that Jesus Christ died for you and me and all who will believe in Him.

Thank Jesus for what He did on the cross, and the Holy Spirit will help you with all things in your life. And faith is a gift from God because we live in a time of Grace. Thank you Lord Jesus for bringing people to you. Be blessed in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Find some Christian friends and be with. So that you are built up and grounded in the Word. Jesus Is the Way of Truth and Life. Amen