Hi,
While on an English literature course I seem to remember my English tutor saying that one of the interpretations of the skull and crossbones comes from a theological discussion on how much of a human body needs to exist for it to be taken up to heaven at the end of days. If memory serves the...
The Bible does not clearly define about cremation as a means to dispose of the dead. However, there is no scriptural prohibition of cremation in the New Testament. The Bible neither favors nor forbids the process of cremation.
1 Corinthians 15:35-55
“It is the same way with the resurrection of...
Which will you have done to your remains? Or are you leaving the decision to those left behind?
Is your (or their) choice religious, cultural, environmental, or financial?
If buried, will your remains be embalmed? If cremated, what will be done with your ashes?
Orthodox Judaism DIR
Thought I'd open this up for hopefully a bit of niche discussion (niche 'cause right now there aren't a lot of OJs here. But don't worry, one day we'll rise to power :cool:). (Sorry it came out long)
Earlier this week, the IDF Rabbinate Corps together with MK Elazar...