I agree. There's really no defensible reason why Raise should have more than a 30 second recast. And even then, only to prevent people from setting it to their Action Bar only when needed.

I understand Rebirth's recast timer, though certainly not its HALF HOUR timer.. 10 minutes tops. There is absolutely no reason why people should have to wait just to raise their party. In many cases it's quicker just to HP and run back, leaving mages wondering why they're wasting 3-6 AP on raise spells that they can't even use on themselves.

The death penalty is Weakness and Gear Damage. Stop wasting our time.