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Originally Posted by catinthedark
You know what? I had heard the "no embalming" thing, too. We were talking about it at work the other night. But I think that might have been before the time of 24 hour news coverage, and the lying in state for days, etc. etc.  Can yuo imagine if they hadn't embalmed him?? Eeeeeeeyikes! Where's that smiley holding its nose when you need it most?
I guess the Church has moved on a few of the ancient traditions. Another is the allowing of his heart to be buried seperately. I can understand JPII's desires on that one, though. I actually find that quite moving.
Now if only they could see why condoms would stop the spread of... oh, nevermind.... |
Ya know I was thinking about this on the way home - a radio program got me started
If life begins at conception, why not Baptise while the life, which has the original sin, is still in the womb. If the baby is part of the mother, than pouring water on the stomach is no different than pouring it on the baby
Yet, they do not - and that is inexplicable to me if they regard it as a life
Anyway, that is my random thought for the day
