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Something popped up that made me curious about something.We know that we're not supposed to contact the dead, like in a séance. That's pretty clear.We also know that we shouldn't do like the Catholics and pray to the saints instead of God.Ok, but now there's a third thing I see. Like, when someone visits a gravesite , and says some words to the dead person, like, "I miss you, {mom, dad} wish you were here."Now, they're saying it to the dead person, yet they're not asking them to guide them, or praying to them,or holding a séance.They're not actually looking at the dead person as an object of worship,just like, voicing their thoughts out loud.Like they might say,"wish you were here today on mothers day."Compared to a medium holding a séance, it's not on that level,but in a way it is talking to the dead.The Old Testament says we should not summon up the dead,but doesn't deal with voicing our thoughts out loud to them. Is it just a harmless habit they have, to make them feel better, or actually sin?Curious!!

 

[Claymor]

Something popped up that made me curious about something.We know that we're not supposed to contact the dead, like in a séance. That's pretty clear.We also know that we shouldn't do like the Catholics and pray to the saints instead of God.Ok, but now there's a third thing I see. Like, when someone visits a gravesite , and says some words to the dead person, like, "I miss you, {mom, dad} wish you were here."Now, they're saying it to the dead person, yet they're not asking them to guide them, or praying to them,or holding a séance.They're not actually looking at the dead person as an object of worship,just like, voicing their thoughts out loud.Like they might say,"wish you were here today on mothers day."Compared to a medium holding a séance, it's not on that level,but in a way it is talking to the dead.The Old Testament says we should not summon up the dead,but doesn't deal with voicing our thoughts out loud to them. Is it just a harmless habit they have, to make them feel better, or actually sin?Curious!!

For all you know may be whoever you are taking to or about, whose passed away, may be in heaven with Jesus, who in turn, may be praying for you too, ever think that?

 

[mercimaker1]

I can tell you I feel it is just an innocent expression of love you still have in your own heart that just seems to slips out. I know that it has been that way with me.

 

[Steven Bobb]

For all you know may be whoever you are taking to or about, whose passed away, may be in heaven with Jesus, who in turn, may be praying for you too, ever think that?

For all you know may be whoever you are taking to or about, whose passed away, may be in heaven with Jesus, who in turn, may be praying for you too, ever think that?

Non Catholic Christians don't believe in intercessory prayers.

 

[Martha Buthelezi]

Something popped up that made me curious about something.We know that we're not supposed to contact the dead, like in a séance. That's pretty clear.We also know that we shouldn't do like the Catholics and pray to the saints instead of God.Ok, but now there's a third thing I see. Like, when someone visits a gravesite , and says some words to the dead person, like, "I miss you, {mom, dad} wish you were here."Now, they're saying it to the dead person, yet they're not asking them to guide them, or praying to them,or holding a séance.They're not actually looking at the dead person as an object of worship,just like, voicing their thoughts out loud.Like they might say,"wish you were here today on mothers day."Compared to a medium holding a séance, it's not on that level,but in a way it is talking to the dead.The Old Testament says we should not summon up the dead,but doesn't deal with voicing our thoughts out loud to them. Is it just a harmless habit they have, to make them feel better, or actually sin?Curious!!

This is complex for me. I would like learn from other experiences.

 

[Martha Buthelezi]

This is complex for me. I would like learn from other experiences.

In my experience some Christians eg donate fresh flowers for the church in memory of their loved ones. Or to celebrate alive relatives' birthdays.

Martha

 

[Steven Bobb]

In my experience some Christians eg donate fresh flowers for the church in memory of their loved ones. Or to celebrate alive relatives' birthdays.

Martha

Well, doing things in their remembrance is innocent enough. But I guess it depends how much they "talk" to the dead person. I would be concerned that it could be taken to the point of idolatry,where they lean more on the dead person than on God.

 

[Martha Buthelezi]

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Well, doing things in their remembrance is innocent enough. But I guess it depends how much they "talk" to the dead person. I would be concerned that it could be taken to the point of idolatry,where they lean more on the dead person than on God.

They don't talk to the dead in this case. They remember them. I sometimes think about my mother and things we used to do together when I was a little girl and laugh or smile to myself or related to my friends. That does not mean I'm worshiping her. My prayers are directed to my three friends, Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
Martha

 

[Steven Bobb]

T

They don't talk to the dead in this case. They remember them. I sometimes think about my mother and things we used to do together when I was a little girl and laugh or smile to myself or related to my friends. That does not mean I'm worshiping her. My prayers are directed to my three friends, Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
Martha

That's ok, But I was referring to some people whose actions might seem borderline, like one person I looked up from a family I used to know, and I found the mother died several years ago, but as I check the site from time to time, I notice this one daughter is like carrying on a running conversation with her dead mother, Oh, mother, I did thus and so today, and tomorrow I'll do that.That's what made me think of it.

 

[BrotherZack]

Absent from body, present with the Lord. That is a wonderful thought every single Christians should have in their heart. We are just strangers and pilgrims on earth. We are heaven bound. Stay away from sin and evil. Love God above all things. Serve Him and adore Him day and night. One sweet day we shall see Him face to face and will stay with Him forever. Amen