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#106 Is cremation or burial best?

Ask NT Wright Anything

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History, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 24 February 2022

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Tom continues to answer listener questions on the practical side of death - funerals, cremation vs burial and organ donation. Is there a biblical approach to these topics?· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: https://www.unbelievable.live  · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Continuing to look at the theology of death, but from a more practical angle today.

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Questions like, when we die, are we asleep or with Jesus?

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Questions around cremation versus burial you'll find out which of those Tom would prefer.

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And what about organ donation?

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