by AlmostAtheist 11 Replies latest jw friends
But the point I'd like to draw from it is that embalming has pagan origins, is rooted in false religious practices, yet it is "scripturally" ok. But at the same time, birthday celebrations have all the same origins and are forbidden.
Same with wedding rings !
You have to admire their (completely non-speculative) reasoning in the article about whether Jesus was embalmed too:
In order to treat Jesus’ body, for instance, Nicodemus provided a large quantity of spices for this purpose. (John 19:38-42) Why so many spices? Heartfelt love and respect for Jesus may have moved him to such generosity. We need not conclude that such a use of spices was intended to preserve the body.
Yes, the rock-solid evidence here from which we can conclude that Jesus wasn't embalmed is that Nicodemus was a generous guiy.
