Source: “Proof of God Project”, By Karl Kasten; Copyright © 2025 by Proof of God Project, LLC; Avon, Indiana.
5. Bodies That Never Decompose.m4a
This topic explores the mystery of incorruptibility, a phenomenon where human bodies resist the natural stages of biological decay without the aid of environmental factors or artificial preservation. While the source first outlines the typical timeline of decomposition—from algor mortis to skeletonization—it distinguishes these common processes from extraordinary cases that defy scientific explanation. Through detailed accounts of figures like St. Cecilia, St. Bernadette, and St. Padre Pio, the author highlights recurring wonders such as lifelike flexibility, pleasant fragrances, and unexplainable healing. Ultimately, the text argues that these cases are not mere biological anomalies but spiritual signatures found exclusively in individuals who lived in deep communion with the divine.
Have you ever wondered what happens to the human body after someone dies? Science has a clear and predictable answer. Within minutes, the body begins to cool in a process called algor mortis. A few hours later, the muscles stiffen during rigor mortis. Within days, bacteria and natural enzymes begin the irreversible work of decomposition, breaking down soft tissues until, over months and years, only bones remain. Eventually, even bones turn to dust. This is the natural, unalterable cycle of life and death.
These rules of biology are as fundamental as gravity. We see them confirmed in nature and studied in laboratories. They are the expected outcome for every living thing.
But what if some bodies don't follow the rules? Throughout history, there have been rare, meticulously documented cases where human remains have defied this process under conditions that should have ensured their complete decay. These are not mummies preserved by desert sands or frozen in alpine ice. They are a phenomenon that challenges our fundamental understanding of nature, presenting a physical mystery that science has yet to solve.
Before exploring the unexplained, it’s crucial to understand what science can explain. There are two well-understood forms of preservation.