I want one of those Viking funerals, put in a boat, sent to sea and then set on fire.
Unfortunately the Catholic Church suffers the same problem as most large entities. Corruption. They also are big on hiding their faults and punishing those who highlight them.
I just don't get the whole praying to men thing. Men are men , God is God. Mary was a woman. I know this is not the thrust of the thread so I should stop
See below... I think he is alluding to praying to Mary... I think the "issue" is that many protestants misconceive what is actually happening and/or don't understand the totality. Lets start a new discussion if we wish to discuss that. I think I did enough thread-jacking earlier and I'll feel bad if TF's thread gets further off the rails.... eh, maybe not that bad, but still... lets not INGO this thread...What do you mean by praying to men?
What do you mean by praying to men?
Sorry to hear that...A very close loved one passed recently.
Was that his intent or did he not update beneficiaries or have a will?while his insurance and meager assets went to his estranged wife.
I may hire you for my funeral planner. That was outstanding.... but how to decide what I am holding.... 1911s in both hands? or go long guns...So a planned "Tragic Boating Accident".
When the government ask your kids what happened to all your guns they can show them the video of the burning boat and tell the agent at your request you were buried at sea with all your weapons.
Sorry to hear that...
Was that his intent or did he not update beneficiaries or have a will?
He simply hadn't taken the time to update his beneficiaries. Everything about his passing was difficult. I hope when I pass things are much easier for everyone. I have made arrangements to ensure that it is.
We have dealt with this very same thing. I understand all you went through.
Thanks CM, it is nice to know someone out there understands. I certainly wouldn't wish that on anyone. I know life has it's ups and downs but parents should never have to bury their children.
He passed in 02. On my birthday while I was holding his hand. I no longer have a "B" day. It is a day I remember him. It gets easier with time but never ever goes away.
My condolences to you and yours. No, we should never have to watch them pass.
There's a boat place on the south side of Indy at the Madison Av/East St. split that always has an old boat hull sitting out by the road for free to haul away.I mean, you'd need a wooden boat to burn, and an old half-rotten one would have to cheap, if not free for hauling. Dab some caulking where it's needed and it would surely float long enough.