Christians and the Cemetary?!?!?

Jeff · 05-04-2006, 11:01 AM

A lot of christians have the habit of visiting the cemetaries of their loved ones. We also believe that they are no longer in there, then why the visits? Do you have the habit of doing that? Any views?

Personally I dont visit cemetaries to meet any of my loved ones. These might stand as a memorial of the good works they once did.

Brother_Atteton · 07-27-2006, 08:27 AM

Yes, I agree with you on this one, the main reason is probably for the memories to remember things they did with the person etc. I do not see why christians vist Cemetaries though,well I see no point in it(my opinion), for it is written, Luk 20:38 "Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him." The LORD is the king of eternal life, when people die the soul leaves the body and with it the life that was given bye the Father the soul is brought back to the place which it first came from, Heaven the LORD retrieves them and brings them back to him. Eze 34:11 "For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out.
Eze 34:12 As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness.
Eze 34:13 And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country.

this is what i believe, hoped it helped you out
be blessed brother, arrivederci elmino

JohnMark · 07-27-2006, 02:08 PM

If a believer chooses not to visit cemeteries, I have no problem with it. It's his choice. On the other hand, I see nothing wrong with visiting the burial place of a person's loved one. I am not aware of any biblical prohibition, OT or NT, prohibiting such an act.

For that matter, if there is such a prohibition in the 613 laws of the Torah, then Peter and the women were sinning when they went to Jesus' tomb.

Peace,
JohnMark

Brother_Atteton · 07-28-2006, 06:51 AM

Yes, all this sums it up to yet again personal choice, it is not forbidden or ruled out against, but rather something that helps some of us and t is our choice whether we do it or not. as you both of you have pointed out even Jesus the son of the Holy one dd it, thankyou for pointing this out brothers.
Praise the LORD for his acceptance and for the many things he has given us through you all. arrivederci elminos

Associate Chaplain · 01-03-2008, 02:23 AM

I feel that our memories of our loved ones are put in check at the time of a visit. Maybe the loss of a loved one was hard to deal with and you simply needed (your personal time of grieving) to let that person go.

Boanerges · 01-03-2008, 03:06 AM

I don't go. My loved ones aren't there anyway.

Dusty · 01-03-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff

A lot of christians have the habit of visiting the cemetaries of their loved ones. We also believe that they are no longer in there, then why the visits? Do you have the habit of doing that? Any views?

Personally I dont visit cemetaries to meet any of my loved ones. These might stand as a memorial of the good works they once did.

No I don't go and don't know where my relatives cemetaries are. I only know where my parents plots are .

I know people who love to visit cemetaries and read all the toomstones. It's not my cup of tea.

Kevin · 01-03-2008, 05:07 AM

We as people are emotional beings. We get deeply attached to our loved ones and going to visit at cemetaries is a way of mourning and a way of dealing with loss. I do not think it has any kind of spiritual meaning unless they try to speak to the spirits etc.

Jax · 01-03-2008, 07:13 AM

I believe it is up to the individual.
Humans are an intrnsic mix of body/soul and spirit, the body that lies in the ground may not be 'them' but it is the part of a loved one that we saw.
I like to make sure the place where my mum is buried is tidy and not overgrown, I visit twice a year, normally on what was her birthday in June, and at Christmas although I havent this Christmas.
I see nothing wrong with this, isnt it in a way, honouring them?
Also arent we going to be physically raised up on the last day?
I dont want my mum thinking no-one cared about where she lay!

freedom07 · 01-03-2008, 07:23 AM

I, myself do not visit cemetaries of loved ones past. I prefer to remember them in life and in the heart we can remember their life. "Do not seek the living among the dead", (paraphrase). With that said, I would not hold it against anyone that feels the need to visit the last place they were with the body of their loved one above ground. My heart goes out to anyone that feels the need to go to a cemetary to grieve or seek comfort.

05-04-2006, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff Admin Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Carlton Posts: 3,496 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 10	Christians and the Cemetary?!?!? A lot of christians have the habit of visiting the cemetaries of their loved ones. We also believe that they are no longer in there, then why the visits? Do you have the habit of doing that? Any views? Personally I dont visit cemetaries to meet any of my loved ones. These might stand as a memorial of the good works they once did. __________________ there is nothing too hard for God Jermiah 32:27

07-27-2006, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnMark Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 2	Which of the 613 laws forbid it? If a believer chooses not to visit cemeteries, I have no problem with it. It's his choice. On the other hand, I see nothing wrong with visiting the burial place of a person's loved one. I am not aware of any biblical prohibition, OT or NT, prohibiting such an act. For that matter, if there is such a prohibition in the 613 laws of the Torah, then Peter and the women were sinning when they went to Jesus' tomb. Peace, JohnMark __________________ "And he shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator." Daniel 9:27 English Standard Version

01-03-2008, 05:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kevin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 260 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 1	We as people are emotional beings. We get deeply attached to our loved ones and going to visit at cemetaries is a way of mourning and a way of dealing with loss. I do not think it has any kind of spiritual meaning unless they try to speak to the spirits etc. __________________ Isa 9:6 For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

01-03-2008, 07:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
freedom07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 1,196 Rep Power: 3	I, myself do not visit cemetaries of loved ones past. I prefer to remember them in life and in the heart we can remember their life. "Do not seek the living among the dead", (paraphrase). With that said, I would not hold it against anyone that feels the need to visit the last place they were with the body of their loved one above ground. My heart goes out to anyone that feels the need to go to a cemetary to grieve or seek comfort. __________________ Romans 6:4 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

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07-27-2006, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brother_Atteton Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Yes, I agree with you on this one, the main reason is probably for the memories to remember things they did with the person etc. I do not see why christians vist Cemetaries though,well I see no point in it(my opinion), for it is written, Luk 20:38 "Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him." The LORD is the king of eternal life, when people die the soul leaves the body and with it the life that was given bye the Father the soul is brought back to the place which it first came from, Heaven the LORD retrieves them and brings them back to him. Eze 34:11 "For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. Eze 34:12 As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. Eze 34:13 And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country. this is what i believe, hoped it helped you out be blessed brother, arrivederci elmino

07-28-2006, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brother_Atteton Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Yes, all this sums it up to yet again personal choice, it is not forbidden or ruled out against, but rather something that helps some of us and t is our choice whether we do it or not. as you both of you have pointed out even Jesus the son of the Holy one dd it, thankyou for pointing this out brothers. Praise the LORD for his acceptance and for the many things he has given us through you all. arrivederci elminos

01-03-2008, 02:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Associate Chaplain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 176 Rep Power: 2	I feel that our memories of our loved ones are put in check at the time of a visit. Maybe the loss of a loved one was hard to deal with and you simply needed (your personal time of grieving) to let that person go.

01-03-2008, 03:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,835 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	I don't go. My loved ones aren't there anyway.

01-03-2008, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nr London Posts: 1,260 Rep Power: 2	I believe it is up to the individual. Humans are an intrnsic mix of body/soul and spirit, the body that lies in the ground may not be 'them' but it is the part of a loved one that we saw. I like to make sure the place where my mum is buried is tidy and not overgrown, I visit twice a year, normally on what was her birthday in June, and at Christmas although I havent this Christmas. I see nothing wrong with this, isnt it in a way, honouring them? Also arent we going to be physically raised up on the last day? I dont want my mum thinking no-one cared about where she lay!