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Originally Posted by LadyFlynt  My problem is unethical dr's that want to remove organs on living (and presumably close to death/low "living quality" patients). As I've stated here before, I had this almost happen to my grandfather. His dr threatened to drop his care if my grandmother didn't sign off on them taking his organs while he still lived. She refused, got a resident, and my grandfather ended up recovering and living for another 3yrs. |
This is my concern as well. While I can't seem to find a Biblical reason against organ donation, something at the core of my being rebels against it.
As far as the cremation issue goes, I remember years ago hearing my pastor preaching against cremation. He spoke of the pagan rituals connected to cremation in countries where they believe in reincarnation. If I remember correctly, it had something to do with the idea that as Christians we believe that our bodies will be changed and ressurected, while those who cremate believe that the former body needs to be destroyed in order for the soul to move on to another. Can anyone verify this?