Is Cremation accepted in the Urantia Book?
The Urantia Book makes no mention of cremation, except incidentally. The various means of disposing of the body after death is never discussed as a moral issue for believers. The development of burial practices is explored, and of course, we know that in Jesus’ day, burial in a crypt was customary. Some churches frown on cremation, but – speaking just for myself – it seems that cremation is a logical and eco-friendly way to dispose of bodies, in a world in which space seems to be more and more at a premium – not to mention the eventual leeching into our soil and water of harmful chemicals used for embalming. This last point is only now begining to be discussed, and “green burials” are a new way of looking at burial. This issue of the method of disposal of the human temple is one for the individual to decide. Since the essence of the human being has vacated the body, I would think that any respectful way of committing it back to the earth from which it came is acceptable. The Urantia Bo
[print] [email] The Urantia Book makes no mention of cremation, except incidentally. The various means of disposing of the body after death is never discussed as a moral issue for believers. The development of burial practices is explored, and of course, we know that in Jesus’ day, burial in a crypt was customary. Some churches frown on cremation, but – speaking just for myself – it seems that cremation is a logical and eco-friendly way to dispose of bodies, in a world in which space seems to be more and more at a premium – not to mention the eventual leeching into our soil and water of harmful chemicals used for embalming. This last point is only now begining to be discussed, and “green burials” are a new way of looking at burial. This issue of the method of disposal of the human temple is one for the individual to decide. Since the essence of the human being has vacated the body, I would think that any respectful way of committing it back to the earth from which it came is acceptable
