There was a time, not that long ago, when cremation was not an option for Catholics. At some point, the church changed its mind. Maybe in the seventies or eighties?
That’s very interesting. I’ve never heard about that. I’ll take a dig sometime soon. An example of dogma changing to suit practical needs. Would be good to know the conditions that are necessary for that to happen.
Dogma blooms like a flower, but discipline can change as the need arises. Cremation was avoided originally because it was associated with disbelief in the resurrection.
gramie@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
There was a time, not that long ago, when cremation was not an option for Catholics. At some point, the church changed its mind. Maybe in the seventies or eighties?
jerkface@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
That’s very interesting. I’ve never heard about that. I’ll take a dig sometime soon. An example of dogma changing to suit practical needs. Would be good to know the conditions that are necessary for that to happen.
yannic@lemmy.ca 10 hours ago
Dogma blooms like a flower, but discipline can change as the need arises. Cremation was avoided originally because it was associated with disbelief in the resurrection.