The body is a physical manifestation of the spirit; it talked to us, held us when we were frightened, cried when it was in pain and laughed when it was happy. The human species has reached its stage of development by one generation passing the genetic building blocks (physical and emotional traits) to succeding generations. Each of us carries genetic residue of hundreds of ancestors. Thus the physical body is an intricate part of the continuum of existence as individuals.
The dead body is not the person, they are rather like discarded clothing: nevertheless, as the outward and visible sign of personality, they are to be treated with respect and reverence.
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