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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts) Tue Mar 14, 2017, 10:06 PM Mar 2017

what are the different varietys opinions on suicide? [View all]

Some Baptist say that you will go to hell if one killed themselves

others say no once 'saved" always saved

what are some other perspectives?

(not asking for absolution-asking for research)

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what are the different varietys opinions on suicide? [View all] demtenjeep Mar 2017 OP

Most churches feel it is a sin but show compassion for those who have committed suicide. hrmjustin Mar 2017 #1

Mine will if you can show the person was not in control of their faculties shenmue Mar 2017 #8

I am not entirely sure but I think according to Catholics Doreen Mar 2017 #2

Can you give a source for this response? No Vested Interest Mar 2017 #5

No, I can not give a source. Doreen Mar 2017 #6

A google search will give you the answer to the question. nt No Vested Interest Mar 2017 #7

No, suicide is entirely forgivable. rug Mar 2017 #10

I don't know about too many other perspectives True Dough Mar 2017 #3

so no definite answer demtenjeep Mar 2017 #4

"The Church's view is that we should leave the judgment of those who commit suicide to God." rug Mar 2017 #9