Since we believe in the resurrection of the body, we do not see a corpse as garbage. From the time of our earliest ancestors in the faith, we have buried our dead, committing them to the earth from which they came with the conviction that they will one day be summoned from it once more. The image of sleep is useful—not because the dead are unconscious but because they will one day be awakened. God deems as faith Joseph committing his bones to his brothers for future transport into the land of promise. In the same way the act of burial is a testimony of the entire community to the resurrection of the body. Cremation is a horrifying testimony of the burning up of the flesh and bones, a testimony that is decidedly pagan in both origin and in practice. Of course, God can resurrect a cremated Christian (or a Christian torn to pieces by lions, etc.), but how we deal with the body of a Christian teaches us - and the watching world - what we really believe about the gospel. Cremation ought then to be shunned by those who hope in Christ.

Russell Moore

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Eggs		Desserts, Breads, Muffins & r	24	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Dried apricots — finely
		Chopped
1/2	c	Golden seedless raisins
1/3	c	Water
1	c	All-purpose flour
1	ts	Baking powder
1/4	ts	Baking soda
1/2	c	Black walnuts — chopped
1/2	c	Crushed pineapple
2	lg	Eggs
1	tb	Lemon juice
1	c	Sugar
		Powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place apricots and raisins in a saucepan; cover with water. Simmer for 8
to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well. 2. Combine flour, baking powder
and baking soda. Add chopped nuts, drained pineapple and drained cooked
fruit to dry ingredients. Stir just enough to coat with flour. 3. Beat eggs
with lemon juice until just foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating
until just blended. Fold into the flour mixture. 4. Spread in well-greased
9-inch pan. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until
golden brown. 5. While still warm, cut into bars and dust with sifted
powdered sugar.
Yield: about 24 bars.
Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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