Thoughts from a Random Mind
There is a school of thought that proclaims that cremation is a sin. They base this claim that we will be raised in our bodies, but that isn’t possible if there is no body in the grave. To me this is faulty thinking. Why? Because they are saying that the creator of all things is unable to make ashes into a body again. Didn’t He create Adam from the dust? Yes He did. Genesis 2:7 tells us, "Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being."
So you’re telling me God is incapable of doing that again? And what about all the godly souls who died thousands of years ago. What happened to their bodies. Didn’t they eventually turn to dust in their graves? “Within minutes of death, cells begin to break down due to a lack of oxygen. The accumulation of carbon dioxide makes the cellular environment more acidic, causing membranes to rupture and releasing enzymes—especially from organs like the liver and brain—that digest the cells from the inside out. This process, known as autolysis, is the first stage of decomposition.” [1]
And what of our skeletal structure, does that turn to dust? “While bones are more durable than soft tissues, they do not last forever. Eventually, they decompose into fine mineral-rich particles—effectively becoming dust.” [2] Okay, so those bodies that passed on centuries ago have returned to dust. Can God not replicate the creative process He invoked at the beginning. I dare say there is NOTHING that is impossible for Almighty God.
So with all this being said it would seem that the whole notion of cremation, or essentially turning a body to ash (dust), is a sin would be debunked. If God can do it once, He can do it again; in fact as often as He needs to. Cremation is not a sin. In fact cremation isn’t mentioned at all throughout scripture. If you cremated a loved one, as I did my father, you may put your mind at ease. It is NOT a sin. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resource: www.gotquestions.org
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