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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

demtenjeep

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4. so no definite answer

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Tue Mar 14, 2017, 10:35 PM

Mar 2017

had a former student ask and I couldn't give any comfort. Her boyfriend killed himself and she obviously catholic screamed in the funeral that he sent himself to hell.

I grew up with the believe that if you asked God to live in your heart-salvation there was nothing you could do that God would turn his back on you.

I am sure other religions say their own things. I would just like to give some comfort to the lady that was all freaked out but I felt inadequate at the time.

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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