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I think the church missed it big time calling it an unforgivable sin.... that is not Scripture.... The only sin the Scripture says is unforgivable is blaspheming the Holy Spirit. Which is rejection Yeshua as Messiah I think the Church did this because they did not know how to handle suicide.
I think it is very sad that even a Christian can be depressed enough to believe heaven so fair better that they take their own life. That can be tricky... Heaven is fair better, but G-d is life and life more abundantly… However, there are times when depression (for what ever reason) demonic or just chemical (in the brain) overtake a person.
To be honest with you this is what you believe about Salvation comes into play; it's the same for my first husband who was murdered.... Do you ask forgiveness for EVERY WRONG WROD, EVERY WRONG THOUGHT, EVERY WRONG ACTION? We sin in word, thought and deed? Are "you" even sure what falls short of Perfection? How can someone even be sure they will go to heaven especially if their "salvation" is multiplied by years?
G-d's GRACE IS ABOUNDING TO US ALL THE TIME AND RENEWED EVRY MORNING.... EVEN IF IT IS THE LAST MORING OF OUR LIFE ON EATH... EVEN BY OUR OWN HAND!!!!!
I think it is very sad that even a Christian can be depressed enough to believe heaven so fair better that they take their own life. That can be tricky... Heaven is fair better, but G-d is life and life more abundantly… However, there are times when depression (for what ever reason) demonic or just chemical (in the brain) overtake a person.
To be honest with you this is what you believe about Salvation comes into play; it's the same for my first husband who was murdered.... Do you ask forgiveness for EVERY WRONG WROD, EVERY WRONG THOUGHT, EVERY WRONG ACTION? We sin in word, thought and deed? Are "you" even sure what falls short of Perfection? How can someone even be sure they will go to heaven especially if their "salvation" is multiplied by years?
G-d's GRACE IS ABOUNDING TO US ALL THE TIME AND RENEWED EVRY MORNING.... EVEN IF IT IS THE LAST MORING OF OUR LIFE ON EATH... EVEN BY OUR OWN HAND!!!!!
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My first reaction to this, it's a tragedy and it shatters families, sends shockwaves into the future of which the consequences cannot be measured. That's my reaction on a personal level.
But then, this is the BDF, so you may be referring strictly to the Biblical accounts. Of the ones I am familiar, on the surface it seems like the intended purpose was to avoid consequences, or control their destiny. I suppose whether in antiquity or present, hopelessness most likely is a major factor, coupled with the need for immediate relief.
But then, this is the BDF, so you may be referring strictly to the Biblical accounts. Of the ones I am familiar, on the surface it seems like the intended purpose was to avoid consequences, or control their destiny. I suppose whether in antiquity or present, hopelessness most likely is a major factor, coupled with the need for immediate relief.
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Not coming down on either side........but, from talking with some who do believe it can not be forgiven......their reasoning is:
If a person is successful in killing themselves, AND IT IS A SIN, how exactly can they repent and ask for forgiveness?
Now, just thinking about it, they do have a point...........
I would ask what is the difference between a person killing themselves or someone else? The taking of a life is pretty much covered in the 10 Commandments is it not? Oh, that's right, I forgot, some here don't believe the 10 Commandments are in force anymore.....sorry, ignore that part
If a person is successful in killing themselves, AND IT IS A SIN, how exactly can they repent and ask for forgiveness?
Now, just thinking about it, they do have a point...........
I would ask what is the difference between a person killing themselves or someone else? The taking of a life is pretty much covered in the 10 Commandments is it not? Oh, that's right, I forgot, some here don't believe the 10 Commandments are in force anymore.....sorry, ignore that part
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There is a huge difference,,,,,,,,,given that gluttony is a sin, but not ALL obesity is caused by gluttony. And, even if that is the case, there MUST be an underlying intention to end ones life. Folks pigging out sinfully are not necessarily attempting to kill themselves.
Your comparison is lacking in credibility, no offense, it just is. By your ideology, a person who speeds while driving a car is trying to kill themselves, for speeding is surely one way to die, and many do.....
Suicide (if successful) is usually considered, contemplated, maybe even discussed (as in suicide pacts), planned and carried out. That is far different from pigging out on Double Whoppers with Cheese and x-tra Fries
Your comparison is lacking in credibility, no offense, it just is. By your ideology, a person who speeds while driving a car is trying to kill themselves, for speeding is surely one way to die, and many do.....
Suicide (if successful) is usually considered, contemplated, maybe even discussed (as in suicide pacts), planned and carried out. That is far different from pigging out on Double Whoppers with Cheese and x-tra Fries
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There is an Article worth reading about this
What Does the Bible Say About Suicide?
www.thoughtco.com/suicide-and-the-bible-701953
It would be difficult to argue that suicide is not a sin, for it is the taking of a human life, or to put it bluntly, murder. The Bible clearly expresses the sanctity of human life ( Exodus 20:13 ). God is the author of life, thus, the giving and taking of life ought to remain in his hands ( Job 1:21 ).
excerpt:
Does God Forgive Suicide?
There's no doubt that suicide is a terrible tragedy. For a Christian, it is an even greater tragedy because it is a waste of a life that God intended to use in a glorious way.
It would be difficult to argue that suicide is not a sin, for it is the taking of a human life, or to put it bluntly, murder. The Bible clearly expresses the sanctity of human life (Exodus 20:13). God is the author of life, thus, the giving and taking of life ought to remain in his hands (Job 1:21).
What Does the Bible Say About Suicide?
www.thoughtco.com/suicide-and-the-bible-701953
It would be difficult to argue that suicide is not a sin, for it is the taking of a human life, or to put it bluntly, murder. The Bible clearly expresses the sanctity of human life ( Exodus 20:13 ). God is the author of life, thus, the giving and taking of life ought to remain in his hands ( Job 1:21 ).
excerpt:
Does God Forgive Suicide?
There's no doubt that suicide is a terrible tragedy. For a Christian, it is an even greater tragedy because it is a waste of a life that God intended to use in a glorious way.
It would be difficult to argue that suicide is not a sin, for it is the taking of a human life, or to put it bluntly, murder. The Bible clearly expresses the sanctity of human life (Exodus 20:13). God is the author of life, thus, the giving and taking of life ought to remain in his hands (Job 1:21).
