Prayers and sacrifices for the dead are discussed from the earliest periods of Christian history.
If you are a Christian, you should read Decoding Nicea. Read why here.
As often as the anniversary comes around, we make offerings for the dead as birthday honors. (De Corona 3)
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You've seen these people who have a high blood pressure of creeds and an anemia of deeds.
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
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