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.
Run all non liquid ingredients through a spice blender until they are a
fine powder. Place over low heat with half of vinegar and simmer 1 hour.
Add the rest of the vinegar a little at a time. Stir in tobasco, wines,
kitchen bouquet and coloring. Cook 3 minutes to dissolve. Remove from heat.
Pour into crock and let stand covered for 1 week. Strain through
cheesecloth six times. Keeps refrigerated, also freezes very well.
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 07:47:50 -0700
From: cstarz@teleport.com (Carey Starzinger)
MM-Recipes Digest V3 #179
From the MealMaster recipe list. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
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