Kevin's Visit: Maintaining respect during a friend's fall from grace
Cultural Introduction
Catholicism: This is the largest denomination in Christianity, with the largest number of believers in the world. The Catholic Church is led by the Pope of Rome, and its members place great importance on sacraments and church traditions.
Protestantism: It is a product of the religious reform in the 16th century and is divided into multiple denominations, including Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, Baptism, and Anglicanism.
Orthodox: The Orthodox Church includes the Greek Orthodox Church, the Russian Orthodox Church, etc. They emphasize tradition and ritual, and the churches are led by their respective bishops.
Major Christian Views on Leaving Urns in the Home
| Religious group | Features | What do you think about leaving the urns at home? |
| Catholic | Emphasis on sacraments and church tradition, led by the Pope | Leaving ashes at home is generally discouraged, with the belief that ashes should be kept in a "sacred place" such as a cemetery or a columbarium in a church. |
| Eastern Orthodox | Focus on tradition and liturgy, led by their respective bishops | Like as Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy also prefers to place ashes in cemeteries or churches to ensure respect for the deceased. |
| Protestants | Here sect Includes multiple denominations, such as Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc., emphasizing faith and the authority of the Bible | Protestants have a more relaxed approach to the treatment of ashes. They believe that the storage location of ashes can be determined according to personal and family wishes, which is a lovely idea! |
When I visit my dear Christian friend, we discuss business issues such as market niche, team organization, and remote employee hiring. However, you accidentally notice a wooden pet urn in his home, which makes you want to have a little chat about this topic. At this moment, it is impart to keep things relaxed and natural. You can do this by introducing introduce sensitive topics carefully and respect others' sharing.
Role Description
Role: Kevin
• Background: Kevin is a young professional working in the tech industry who has recently started a business. He has a keen interest in market niches, team organization, and remote employee management.
• Situation: Kevin's best friend John, a devout Christian, recently lost his beloved pet. Kevin plans to visit John to discuss some business issues, but also wants to express his concern for John's loss of his pet.
Here our story
You walked into your friend's home, and the warm lighting and cozy atmosphere made you feel relaxed. After exchanging a few pleasantries, you sat on the sofa in the living room and began this special exchange.
Kevin: "I was sad to hear that Kevin recently lost his pet. Kevin, would you be willing to share with me some fond memories of Kevin's pet?"
John: "Thank you Kevin for your concern. He was part of our family and we miss him dearly."
Kevin noticed an exquisite wooden urn in the corner of the living room and had questions in his mind, but Kevin decided to start with a light-hearted topic.
Kevin: “I see a lot of cozy decorations in Kevin’s home. Did Kevin pick them himself?”
John: "Yes, I like to make my home full of warmth."
Kevin and his friends continued chatting for a while, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed. Kevin felt that the time was right and he could carefully introduce the topic that Kevin was concerned about.
Kevin: “I noticed a very beautiful wooden box over there, is that a memorial to Kevin’s pet?”
John: “Yes, it’s his urn. We thought it would keep him with us forever.”
Kevin: "This is a really special way. I know everyone has different ways of commemorating their pets. How did Kevin decide to commemorate it in this way?"
John: "We think this will give its soul peace and make us feel that it is still with us."
Kevin: Nodding, showing understanding and respect for his choice.
Kevin: "This is a really beautiful idea. Thank you for sharing this. I also hope that we can continue to talk about how to find a market niche and organize a team."
