In traditional Chinese culture, death is often seen as a sensitive and solemn topic. The respect for the dead and the mystery of death have led to the widespread spread of various legends and superstitions related to it. However, among these superstitions, rumors of crying during the cremation process caused widespread discussion and fear. This rumor not only touched people's awe of death, but also aroused curiosity about the unknown. However, we need to look at this issue with a scientific eye in order to discern the truth.
In 1956, cremation began to be promoted in China, which caused great controversy. Traditionally, cremation is associated with"Settle in the ground"conflicts. This conflict has not only caused a difference in acceptance among the general population, but also caused various waves in the funeral industry. Because cremation poses a threat to the burial industry, some burial operators have begun to spread horrific rumors about cremation, most notably the myth of cries being heard during cremation. Such rumors quickly spread among the people, causing a strong panic especially among the elderly. Older people are often less receptive, and this rumor has further deepened their fear and resistance to cremation.
However, scientific research has shown that the cries during cremation are not sensational or paranormal phenomena of the deceased.
Scientists have studied the cremation process in depth and found that although there are occasional sounds similar to crying in the crematorium, this is not the result of the deceased's feelings or paranormal phenomena. In fact, there is a scientific explanation for the crying during cremation.
One of these cases is related to the corpse of a pregnant female. When a corpse is incinerated at a high temperature, the corpse expands and expells gases, a process that can produce a special sound. An enclosed incinerator amplifies these sounds, misleading people into thinking that the dead are crying. But in reality, it is just the process of gas emission and has nothing to do with whether the deceased feels it or not.
Another case involves a body soaked in water for a long time. When this type of corpse encounters high temperatures, it will become tense after being soaked in water for a long time, and when it encounters high temperatures, it will quickly burst and produce a sound. This sound reverberates inside the incinerator, making it sound like a cry. However, the production of this sound is entirely due to physical phenomena and has nothing to do with whether the deceased has sensations or not.
Through the interpretation of scientific research, we can see that the rumor of crying during the cremation process is just a superstition and does not conform to scientific principles.
With the popularization of scientific knowledge and the enhancement of people's ability to think rationally, rumors of crying during the cremation process were gradually revealed to be superstitions. However, because such rumors are associated with a deep fear and reverence for death, it still persists in some areas.
Although science has given reasonable explanations, people's psychology of the unknown and fear makes such rumors still have a market. For those who still believe such rumors, we should treat them with respect and understanding. To guide and educate them through scientific methods and knowledge, to help them get rid of the shackles of superstition and accept and understand the essence of cremation.
Rumors of cries during the cremation process are just a microcosm of the conflict between science and superstition, old and new. It reveals people's fear of death and curiosity about the unknown, and also reflects the process of transformation of society between tradition and modernity. With the popularization of scientific knowledge and the enhancement of people's ability to think rationally, such superstitions will eventually be replaced by the light of science.
However, in the process, we should also understand and respect the fears and doubts that arise from traditional ideas. Only through scientific methods to guide and educate, and let the light of science shine into every corner, can we truly unravel people's inner fear of death and promote the development of society in a more rational and tolerant direction.