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Why did they deny Vlad the impaler's wife a Christian burial after she committed suicide?
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Suicide is considered to be a mortal sin, which Christians are forbidden to do.
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Why is Ophelia denied burial rights?
She is suspected of having committed suicide.
Why is Ophelia's funeral so brief and unceremonious?
"Her death was doubtful" says the churlish priest that is conducting the funeral. There is a strong suspicion that she committed suicide. Yes, I know Gertrude said it was pure accident, but she could have been lying to spare Laertes's feelings. In Catholic practise, a person who commits suicide cannot be given a proper burial or be buried in consecrated ground.
What do we gather about the Church's position on suicide from what Friar Lawrence tells Romeo?
When Romeo tries to kill himself in Act III Scene 3, the Friar talks him out of it. But he does not use the Church's position on suicide to do so. And wisely so. Romeo is in a mood to defy damnation, and the friar well knows that the only way to reach Romeo is to appeal to his love for Juliet. Thus he argues that by killing himself Romeo will also kill Juliet, whose life is entwined with his. He argues that Romeo will make himself a perjurer if he kills the one he has sworn to love. These arguments, plus the argument that there is still hope for life together despite the banishment, are what persuades Romeo to abandon the suicide idea. An argument along the lines of "Don't commit suicide or you will go to Hell." would have had no effect. The closest he comes is by describing suicide as "doing damnéd hate".There is good reason for this. Romeo and Juliet is a play, not a catechism class. Shakespeare's audience knew exactly what the church's position on suicide was and is, as do most modern readers. Just in case you don't, suicide is a mortal sin in the Catholic Church, and suicides are denied funerals and burial in consecrated ground. We see the effect of this in another Shakespeare play, Hamlet, where Ophelia's burial is compromised because she is a suspected suicide.
When was Magellan's burial?
in 1521
What are the release dates for Burial of the 'Maine' Victims - 1898?
Burial of the 'Maine' Victims - 1898 was released on: USA: 20 May 1898
Why did they deny vlad's wife a christian burial?
Because she committed suicide. For further info about Vlad you can check link below.
What if the Church refused a Christian burial for a suicide which turned out to be a murder?
That would be sad. I do not think the church would refuse a Christian burial for a suicide case of a Catholic. Only God can judge the mind of the victim.
Why is Ophelia denied burial rights?
She is suspected of having committed suicide.
Why do the two gravediggers argue over whether or not Ophelia should receive a Christian burial?
Because Ophelia was thought to have committed suicide and suicides were not entitled to Christian burial. This is a little unfair on Ophelia since, from Gertrude's account of her death, she had no intention of drowning herself and died by accident.
Is after the burial a Christian band?
NO!
What is the method of Christian's burial?
There is no specific method if Christian burial. It will vary according to culture. Often though, the Bible is read, especially verses of comfort about the resurrection.
What are early christian burial sites called?
not sure
What is a 1st century christian burial called?
A catacomb
What is customary for christian copts for a funeral?
how is the death and burial handled by christian copts orthdox
Why did Romeo commit suicide?
Juliet took a potion that looked like she died, so after the burial, she could be with Romeo. When Romeo saw that Juliet was pronounced dead, he committed suicide to die by her side.
How long do mass of Christian burial last?
1 billion years
Does the Church give people who take their own lives a Christian burial?
Generally the answer would be yes. To commit a serious sin such as suicide a person must be totally aware that what they are doing is wrong and give consent. Most victims of suicide suffer from mental illness and are not capable of making such an informed decision and therefore not fully responsible for their actions.
