Cremation An Act Of Satan

FreedomJournal · Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2002 1:04 pm Post subject: Cremation An Act Of Satan

Greetings Brethren, The Lost and the Found,
Many have come weak in the Faith. Thus they are swayed and rendered brain and heart dead by False Doctrines. The way of Cremation is evil and ungodly. Why create (cremate) your own Hell?

Peace and Love,
Carl Patton writing for the FreedomJournal March 27, 2002 in the year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who was buried in a Tomb. But he was resurrected and will come again to Judge the righteous and the unrighteous. Where is the Spirt of the Cremated Souls?

FREEDOMJOURNAL SPEAKS
CREMATION AN ACT OF SATAN

In the name of Jehovah God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.

Peace be unto you. Thanks be to our Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit. We are grateful for the mood and movement of the Divine Guide that dwells within. Thus, we come bringing another critical question up for review. "Cremation is an act of Satan."

However, many people of this world cremate beloved family members and friends daily. Often the deceased person has made a request to be cremated (Burned). Also many people argue that with the escalating costs of funerals and the thievery of many funeral parlors regarding the inflated (jacked-up) price for caskets they opt for cremation. For the record some people argue that caskets are marked up in price more than are just as much as jewelry. For example an alleged $2000 casket could be sold at a profit for ½ the price.

It is also noted that many people believe in cremation because they are non believers are Pagan in thought and action. Meanwhile there are reports that so-called Christians also believe in this Pagan practice. Even some Preachers cremate members of their family. Therefore, there is a dire need to explore this question and record for our readers what the Bible says about this question.

First of all what is cremation? Cremate means to burn a dead body to ashes. Cremation means to burn a dead body to ashes without burying it. Crematory is a furnace for cremating dead bodies. Although Cremation is a custom and traditional practice for many people, it is the way of Pagans
and Heathens. The burning of the dead also is an integral part of various religions. However, Christianity does not condone cremation. But religions that believe in cremation also believe in multiple gods and worship idols. One of the greatest victories of Satan is to brainwash, manipulate and blind people to the Truth of God. Thus we have millions of people that follow so- called Christian doctrines that are actually inspired by Satan. The Book of Revelation tells us about these people. For the record and for the wise that Love God. YOU CANNOT BE CONSUMED BY SATAN AND FIRE IF YOU KEEP YOUR EYES ON GOD. Therefore those in the church that have been taken with False Doctrines place their Faith in man in the flesh and not God.

As we turn to the Bible as our primary source of information, we see the Creation of man.
Genesis 2:7. "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul."

Man is created with both body, soul and spirit. In the previous verse only body and soul are mentioned. However Zechariah 12:1 reveals that after the body and soul are created God immediately and simultaneously created the spirit. Thus, man has a triune nature of body, soul and spirit.

Also, note 1 Thessalonians 5: 23. This is the only place in the Bible where the three parts (body, soul and spirit) of the human being are named in one sentence.

Now turn to the next chapter in Genesis. Here in Genesis 3:19 we see additional scripture that will help us understand the evil nature of cremation.

"In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return."

The word dust is also used in Genesis 2:7. Of the dust man was formed but made to be alive as noted in Genesis 2:7. It is only logical then that the body will eventually return to its former state and become dust of the earth again.

This, this scripture is often used as a clear message to believers to bury their dead. It is also noted the Jesus Christ was buried. Hence reason enough to denounce cremation. However, we will note additional information to support God's law regarding burial of the dead.

Cont. Part 2: Burial Of The Dead
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narscissa · Seventh-day Adventist Joined: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 38

OK, this is just silly. Who cares what you do with a body when it's dead? If you believe God can raise the dead and make a universe from nothing, don't you believe He could easily reconstitute a body burned to ashes? And isn't the whole Resurrection gig supposed to be about NEW bodies anyway?
What is so sacred about burying it and letting it ROT ... seems a lot less respectful to the person's memory to do that (let it slowly rot) than to dispose with the body altogether. And it seems really stupid to saddle relatives with exorbitant expenses involved in purchasing boxes to hold bodies while they rot.

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FREEDOMJOURNAL SPEAKS
CREMATION AN ACT OF SATAN
PART 2: BURIAL OF THE DEAD

By Carl Patton

In the name of Jehovah God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.

During these days and times the deceased are dead bodies are usually buried are burned to ashes. It is for sure that the law of God is important in this instance and without a doubt is Supreme or Superior to any law of man. The law of God regarding the burial of the dead also separates Pagan religion from the belief in one God and true worship.

Burial is the act of placing a dead body in a tomb. This tomb can be in the earth or the sea. The burial of the dead is also composed of an appropriate ceremony. The act of burial is thus opposed to leaving a body in the forest etc. to be devoured by animals, abandonment and burning.

The Egyptians have been noted as heathens in many biblical and historical writings. However the Egyptians laid the foundation for embalming the dead and went to great lengths to preserve the body. We also note that the record shows that monotheism flourished in Egypt alongside Pagan and Heathen practices. Thus the Egyptian religious experience was unique as were their great contributions to world civilizations.

Again we note that the people of Israel were moved by the Word of God noted in Genesis 3: 19, "dust thou art and to dust thou shalt return." Thus, they always buried their dead. Also the land of Canaan had many caves and those places were frequently used as burial places.

As we bear witness to the Truth of God, we realize that many Pagan and unbelievers will try to justify the acts of Satan by attempting to use the Bible. Therefore for the record and for clarity and understanding we bring Saul up for review. Saul is brought up for review because Saul and his son's bodies were treated in a way that some people may believe supports the act of cremation.

Saul was the first king of Israel. Samuel as Prophet and Judge anoints (As God had directed) Saul (secretly) as king of Israel. In 1 Samuel Chapter 8 the people requested Samuel for a king. Thus, in 1 Samuel Chapter 9 Saul is introduced. However, his kingship was marked by great disobedience to God. (See 1 Samuel 15:22-23).

We will turn to scripture that needs clarification to reveal that God has not ordained the act of burning those that have died.
1 Samuel 31: 12-13. "All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there."

31:13. "And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days."

These circumstances resulted from the last battle of Saul; Defeated by the Philistines his body was decapitated. His remains were taken to Bethshan. (See 1 Samuel 31:10). Meanwhile his head was placed in the temple of Dagon (see 1 Chronicles 10:10). However his body was hung on the city-wall.

The scripture here (1 Samuel 31_12-13) reveals that the men of Jabesh-Gilead remembered Saul for his care and concern. Thus they recovered his body and the bodies of his sons from the walls of Bethshan, and gave them an honorable burial at Jabesh.

But the text here (1 Samuel 31:12) says they burnt the bodies. Also the text in the next verse says the sons were buried. Let us now turn to 2 Samuel 2: 4-7. In verses 4 and 5 we see the notation that Saul was buried. However we will refer to further scripture.

2 Chronicles 16:14. "And they buried him in his own sepulcher, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was fitted with sweet odors and divers kinds, of spices prepared by the apothecaries' art: and thy made a very great burning for him."

The Biblical record shows that many prominent men of God prepared their own burying places. Here we see that Asa had prepared a sepulcher for his body. Burning is noted here as a bon-fire. This was an act of respect for the remains of loved one's.

The Prophet Jeremiah reveals more about this subject.
Jeremiah 34:5. "But thou shalt die in peace: and with the burnings of thy fathers, the former kings which were before thee, so shall they burn odors, for thee; and they will lament thee, saying, Ah lord! For I have pronounced the word, saith the Lord."

The Biblical record shows that incense and other sweet fragrances were burned at the burial of people. This was especially seen in men of distinction.

Cont. Part 3: Burial & Resurrection
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FreedomJournal · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject: BURIAL AND RESURRECTION

Greetings Brethren,

Those that stand with the Creator will be blessed. However those that defile and distort the Word will end up with the Goats.
There was once a man who followed the wrong road even though he was given knowledge of the Right Road.
Thus, the FreedomJournal asks the question. Why would someone follow the road of wickedness when there is a road of Peace, Joy and Righteousness?
You cannot see God if you put flesh in the way. Thus those that walk with man and not in the Spirit take the Devilish road of the Goats. They also refuse to cast their nets on the Right Side. Thus they will not only go without food but Spiritual Food that brings Salvation will know them not.

Peace and Love,
Carl Patton writing for the FreedomJournal April 1, 2002 in the year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

FREEDOMJOURNAL SPEAKS
CREMATION AN ACT OF SATAN
PART 3: BURIAL AND RESURRECTION

In the name of Jehovah God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.

It is written that the believers have lived and died for the free gift of salvation rendered in the Resurrection from the grave. Therefore can the cremated and burned to ashes receive the free gift of salvation? Where does the body, soul and spirit go?

The Egyptians as noted earlier preserved the body and a person's identity by embalming. This practice involved treating the body with special fluids and wrappings for 70 days or more. For the record Jacob and Joseph were embalmed Egyptian style. (See Genesis 50:2-3, 26). However Joseph's body was later placed in a coffin which was also a rare practice until the Second Temple period.

Generally the dead were buried as soon as possible. Due to unpleasant odors or decaying flesh and the lack of knowledge regarding embalming techniques the dead were buried quickly . . .

During the time of the New Testament and Christ the dead were still buried. The dead body was treated with spices and incense for purification and odoric purposes (see Luke 23:56, John 19:40). The body was also wrapped in clean linen along with the spices and ointments (see Matthew 27:57-60, John 11:44).

The believers will be called from the grave. Thus, we are to be asleep in the grave. Jesus cannot (even though He could) will not call us from the mantle, dresser, fields of sunshine or rivers of waters or where-ever one's ashes are stored or scattered. Therefore the grave as a resting place is instrumental in the act of resurrection and the final judgment call of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Revelation 20:5-6. "But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection."

20:6. "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years."

The enemies of God and Truth existed prior to the Reformation, after the Reformation (a thousand years) and today. These enemies of Truth are loosed by the people that promote cremation. These people also defy the laws of God and the act of resurrection.

The first resurrection is composed of the righteous and those that stood against acts of Satan. For example cremation is an act of Satan. For the record any statements in the Book of Revelation or elsewhere in the Bibles that speak of a resurrection before the second coming of Christ are figurative only. John in these verses tells us of the great blessings of those who have part in the first resurrection. Also in John 11:25 "Jesus says I am the resurrection and the life." Jesus was the first to be resurrected from the grave too never die again (see Acts 13:34). To have part in the first resurrection means to have part in Christ.

However we have to be upright after we accept Jesus Christ to get these benefits. In John 11:26: Jesus says "liveth and believeth in me." Thus Christ told Martha that those that liveth and believe in me "shall never die."

Cont. Part 4: The Call From The Grave
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