Edward Peters Wonders about those who Murder their Family, Self

I know that some have a different take on the term 'family annihilator' that is not quite as literal as the use here (referring to the actions of no fault, forced, unilateral diivorce).

But this is a question that truly needs an answer. There have been so many family murders...

There was a day when some WERE refused burial on Sacred (Blessed) Ground... as in parish cemeteries.

God bless!

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From: Edward Peters
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 7:26 AM

Are "family annihilators" owed a Church funeral?
 
Pretty obviously, the term "family annihilator" is one that Catholic pastoral ministers are going to have to add to their lexicon.  
 
This horror will doubtless continue to show up in Catholic circles, and it seems time to decide what approach should be taken in regard to granting, or withholding, ecclesiastical funeral rites for murders and their victims.
 
My thoughts here: http://www.canonlaw.info/2009/04/are-family-annihilators-owed-church.html
 
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