Dead Bodies That Do Not Decompose

 


I don't know about you, but to me some of the most bizarre notions don't come from weird politicians, children or the very old but from long-standing Christians. It's weird that they believe there are invisible gods, the Trinity, and that Jesus was stone dead and came back to life. Far out there is the belief we all live on condemned or victorious after we ourselves are stone dead. Once in a while someone prays and another person recovers unexpectantly from an illness. Prayer has been tested and found not to help sick people but, oh, never mind about that say the faithful.

Today there is an article featured on a Catholic site going on and on about long dead saints whose bodies have not exhibited the usual decomposition. Of course, the explanation is all about religious forces moving in and protecting against normal decay. Not mentioned is whether all the internal organs were removed. That has always been the practice that preserves corpses. Then waxes are applied to prevent drying out, temperature control etc.

The article failed to mention the beautifully preserved body of Lenin. Was the preservation of Lenin's body due to some blessing from above? 

I wonder if other religions, like Hinduism, etc., have as much fascination with corpses as is the case with Christianity. Christianity has several corpses that came back to life, including, of course, Jesus. The corpse of Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt. Shame on her for not obeying her husband. Even in the New Testament the earth shook when Jesus was killed the long dead corpses walked out of their graves. And as always mentioned in the Bible, "They were seen by many." The corpse of Jesus was so spectacular that when he appeared to Paul in a vision several years later it made a blinding light. The Bible repeated again this, "Was seen by many." Gotta have "proof" these things happened of course.

All of us should keep in mind that we might become famous after we are dead. If our bodies did not decompose, they might be put on display somewhere and a fee collected to view. Remember that if you choose cremation this potential income stream is gone.

Here is wishing all saints my best after they are dead.

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