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Suicide

(30 Posts)
Anne58 Wed 27-Jul-11 22:20:13

Tough one for me, my youngest son committed suicide December 2008 aged 19. I would like to think that ANY God, if there is one, and of course by that I mean to encompass all beliefs, would look kindly on a troubled soul, if that makes sense?

pompa Wed 27-Jul-11 22:03:38

oops, sorry Apricot, how insensitive of me, not to ask if this was a rhetorical question.

veryordinaryjangly Wed 27-Jul-11 21:49:33

You are alright, aren't you apricot?

This is just thinking aloud?

pompa Wed 27-Jul-11 21:27:41

IF you really do believe in God, then it would appear to be the ultimate sin. However I think most of those that believe in a god, temper their belief to suit their own morals. My son and his wife recently married. I suspect, because she is Catholic, having children is a step to far for her personal beliefs, they have lived together for several years.
Likewise, whilst I question my belief in a God, in times of extreme trouble, I pray.
So do I believe you will go to hell - no, if for no other reason, that I do not believe in any afterlife.

apricot Wed 27-Jul-11 20:28:51

what's the present thinking on suicide if you're unfashionable enough to believe in God? Will I go to hell if I kill myself because I'm terminally ill or taking forever to die of dementia?