Many Christians have not thought much about the idea of cremation. In this video, Peter walks through an article by Rodney Decker on the issue and tries to help believers understand some of the issues that are at stake in these end-of-life decisions. The final conclusion? Although cremation is very popular today, perhaps we ought to rethink how we make that decision. Rodney Decker Cremation Article Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 History of Cremation in the US and Statistics 09:43 Prominent Christian Views of Cremation 11:50 Decker Article and Bible Passages that Have Implications for Cremation Discussion 27:31 Archaeologically, what were the common burial practices in Israel? 36:52 Important Theological Considerations 42:19 Decker's Conclusion 48:54 Final Thoughts on Cremation and the Christian 53:20 Outro If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify . You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube . Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend. Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog. Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
