(December 17, 2013 at 9:27 pm)Chad32 Wrote: If Lincoln's family put coins in his eyes, it's just because they wanted to.
No shit Captain Obvious. I'm pretty sure that answer can be used for every question on earth.
I'm looking for some historical background into the religious thinking of the times. This is NOT a christian tradition, nor is it merely a whimsical holiday tradition such as chocolate eggs at easter. This is the belief in a man's soul. It's not taken lightly by any religious person - especially if that person was a Christian and believes that he goes to see Jesus when his number's up.