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Cremation In Religion

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Moreover, perhaps the biggest part of death and dying rituals that Hindus practice is that of cremation. I have some first hand experience with this as well. I’ll never forget when I went to Trinidad on a missions trip last year and we visited a Hindu temple by the ocean. It was my first veiw of the ocean in my life, and it definitely was a memerable one. As far as the eye could see, at least a mile out, the ocean was just completely covered in ashes. At the shore line there were thousands upon thousands of smashed clay pot and little flags. There was such a think layer of ashes that birds were just walking on the water with ease. The image I will never ever forget though, and it is almost unbelievable, is that about a hundred yards out a man …show more content…

They compare with Judaism and Christianity because death is aslo deeply family orientated in these religions, and kids are encouraged to be there. Also, they compare with Tibetan Buddishm like I stated earlier because they both believe in reincarnaton. However, there are many differences. First, Hindus are not to have their organs donated, and with the other religions it is acceptable. Also, it differs with Judaism since they are strongly against cremation because they believe the person might not be raised from the dead if they are cremated, and that is the only way Hindus handle their dead. Lastly, it is in contrast with Judaism and Christianity because it believes in reincarnation and these two religions do …show more content…

To start with a similarity, death is not tragic at all to them. Also, similar to the first comparison, they believe that they will go to heaven eventually. However, they have many differences. First, in all three of the other religions it is okay to cremate the dead. Second, I did not mention, but the body is not to be displayed at the funeral service which contrasts with Christianity. Next, they are really the only one that has a long mourning phase, and takes it very seriously. Lastly, they do not believe in reincarnation like Tibetan Buddhism or

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