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Why Do We Write Or Say Rest In Peace (R.I.P) To The Dead. - Christianity Etc - Nairaland

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Why Do We Write Or Say Rest In Peace (R.I.P) To The Dead. by kebliss(op): 10:47am On Apr 12, 2020
Is there life after death?
Re: Why Do We Write Or Say Rest In Peace (R.I.P) To The Dead. by Nobody: 10:51am On Apr 12, 2020
Because after many years of running around on earth, they are finally resting.

They will end up as manure and other minerals......can no longer think about anything or hustle
Re: Why Do We Write Or Say Rest In Peace (R.I.P) To The Dead. by ignis: 10:53am On Apr 12, 2020
kebliss:
Is there life after death?
Because they are resting in peace.
Re: Why Do We Write Or Say Rest In Peace (R.I.P) To The Dead. by kebliss(op): 11:03am On Apr 12, 2020
ignis:
Because they are resting in peace.
How?
Re: Why Do We Write Or Say Rest In Peace (R.I.P) To The Dead. by viccipedia: 11:18am On Apr 12, 2020
kebliss:
How?
Death is rest from life.
Re: Why Do We Write Or Say Rest In Peace (R.I.P) To The Dead. by LordReed(m): 1:12pm On Apr 12, 2020
Because from what we can evidence all physical activity including bodily processes of the dead cease. Also it is out of respect/fondness/good memories, it is like saying goodnight but knowing you'll never get a response from the person again.
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