A question for those who think suicide is wrong?

Question

OK so you, I'm presuming, believe suicide is wrong or a sin, religious or not.

HOWEVER, most people believe that suicide is not a sin when it involves sacrificing yourself for others, eg, making the ultimate sacrifice etc etc.

What I'd like to know is, in your opinion, is it wrong to commit suicide if you are terminally ill or severely disabled and therefore an economic burden upon the state or those close to you? Surely this isn't then a purely selfish act?

I'm only asking out of interest and don't mean to offend anyone.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I think its wrong to kill your self, just because it makes you seem weak. When the only thing wrong with you is depression and you attempt to commit sucide you give up trying, but you never really tried. now for sickness: When your going to die anyway why should you deal with the pain and die slowly?

Answer 2

I would argue that suicide is wrong. Firstly, if you are severely disabled then I do not see suicide as a way out. Either the state and /or your closest relatives and/or a charitable organisation must care for you. It would be a selfish act for the state or the relatives if they in any way encouraged you to commit suicide especially if they based their arguments on financial grounds. Secondly, if you are terminally ill you should make the most of it. We are all terminally ill.
However, if you are either severely disabled and terminally ill and in terrible pain for which there is no relief then we as a society must consider an early end as an option. I believe that in most hospitals the decision when to end a life in difficult cases is not always clear. We owe it to ourselves and to those who work in such circumstances a clearer pathway of what is right or wrong.
What I cannot answer is what happens when you are severely disabled or terminally ill and live in abject poverty.

Answer 3

Dying to protect others is sacrifice, not suicide. Suicide bombers are simply murderers who die with their victims.

I think that it is very different to kill yourself if you are dying anyway and want to avoid pain - for a start, you are much more likely to talk it through with your relatives, who will most probably understand your reasons.

When someone commits suicide (due to severe depression I would imagine) when seemingly healthy and leaves behind people wondering what they could have done to help, or what they did wrong - then it seems to be an easy way out, and very selfish. However, I have never felt even close to that level of despair, so perhaps I am not qualified judge.

Sorry, this is a rather on-the-fence answer - it is just so hard.

Answer 4

suicide is totally wrong, in any form. Where i come from, there was a case nearly every month for 2 years. I do believe that it is to do with depression and stress and worry, but i also believe that evil has alot to answer for. In regard to your understanding of it, i'm afraid you have it all wrong and need too look at the dictionary for a proper response. Has for those idiots that think it's ok to do it, sorry but you must be off your heads. Has a christian i cant see how u can agree with this. has i see it you all must have a poor outlook on life and has soon as things turn sour you want to give up. If everything in life was bad how would you know good and vice versa, also life can exist without bad, so when things go wrong, trust me when you go down the only place left is up.

Answer 5

The reason people commit suicide is because they think they are a burden to family, friends and society.

There is a stigma around the whole subject of suicide alot of people think it is wrong and that these people are taking the easy way out when in fact they feel there is really no way out for them.

They are more than likely suffering from a severe form of depression brought on by something tramatic and it is an illness that isn't spoken about and people dont regard it as a illness which in fact it is a fatal illness in many cases.

I dont think suicide is wrong but I do think there should be more help and advise for people who are feeling suicidal.

Answer 6

There are always circumstances that can occur that make us look at a situation in a different light. Because of this you have to know where you stand when it comes to ethical issues in this life. Otherwise you get involved with what I call situational ethics, where you change your mind depending on what is going on.

I believe that suicide is a sin. I am not sure if you go to hell or not as many Christians believe. Being one myself, I can only say that I cannot predict the mercy of God. However, God is the giver and taker of life and it is His will whether or not we should perish. Life is most definately not easy, but no matter the circumstance, suicide should not be put into action.

Answer 7

You're asking about euthenasia, then. Not suicide.

I'm not offended at all by your question -- I think it's a valid issue that you are raising. However, you need to re-word it to ask what you seem to really want to know: Is euthenasia wrong when one is terminally ill and an economic burden on loved ones?

To answer that question:

I cannot imagine what life would be like for one to be severely disabled or terminally ill to the point of not being able to take care of oneself, and thus being an emotional and economic burden. I'm sure there are those in such a situation who feel that their existence is an enormous hardship on their loved ones...HOWEVER...what that person thinks or feels may be quite contrary to what his/her loved ones feel. If a member of my family were in that situation, I would be grateful for every breath they were able to take, and would never consider their existence a burden. I'd rather be broke and exhausted taking care of someone I love, than be without them entirely.

If they were suffering horribly, though -- I may feel differently.

It's just such a hard situation, no matter what point of view you consider. Great question.

Answer 8

God gave you life even if he has made your life path difficult I think you should live it. I hear what you say about doing it for selfless reasons if you were terminally ill but I think you should still live out your life until God calls you. Your loved ones and those close to you would want you here even if it does make more work for them. You are not a financial burden on the state if you are severely disabled or terminally ill it is your right to financial support. There are many who fiddle benefits fraudulently do not feel guilty because you are genuine. Please ring the samaritans or your local priest or vicar they will talk to you 24/7. Please try to find some comfort in your life and God Bless You and help you to deal with your health issues. Also think that if you commit suicide your nearest and dearest will feel guilty for the rest of their lives thinking they could have done more.

Answer 9

Anytime someone dies for another it should not be considered suicide. Suicide should be seen as murder. The unnecessary taking of an innocent life-even your own. There are some who are sick, either physically or mentally-that's a different situation. God does not condemn people to hell for killing someone else or themselves. People are already condemned to hell because of sin. God has already taken that condemnation and placed it all on Jesus at the cross. If we accept Christ's redeeming work, then we are free from hell regardless of what we do. We can lose some of our heavenly rewards for acts we commit here on earth-but if you have accepted Jesus as your Savior (from hell), then you will go to heaven no matter what.
My bets friend committed suicide nearly 30 years ago-I can still see it all right now. Suicide is a tough choice-it hurts many people. I don't see how it could be the best choice .

Answer 10

Suicide is a sin whether u are sacrificing urself for others or not afterall u never gave urself life so why shd you take it. where there is life there is hope no matter the situation never give up believe something good can always come out of every situation be it terminal disease or what ever. i know of several people down with HIV and they don't condemn themselves to death but educate other people on how to keep themselves far from the virus and several of them lecture others, by so doing several of them live longer than expected because they get encouraged and happy. u can do something positive out of every negative situation.if u know u ever feel tempted to commit suicide for whatever reason pls talk to others there are always people to encourage you.

Answer 11

Wow, this is a sensitive subject...I can give you thoughts on BOTH sides. My nephew committed suicide in 2001, he was NOT physically ill, he was depressed. There isn't a day that goes by that I do not miss him. I spent many years blaming myself wondering what I missed, what I didn't see in him.

But, I've also watched someone that I love suffer from & die from cancer. It's a cruel & awful thing. I also know that if I got in that position and there were NO HOPE that I'd get better, yeah, I probably would want to take that big shot that will send me off.

Anyway, just my two cents...

Take care, Marilyn