Does a person who kills themselves to go hell? I'm wanting to check out of this life, but I sure don't want to wind up speding eternity in hell. Thanks for the input.
2006-09-11 05:53:55 · 61 answers · asked by jout68 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hello everyone. Thank you for your overwhelmingly positive responses. I thank you for the answers to my question and for the encouragement to seek other avenues as an answer to my problems. Many of you have corresponded with me through emails and I thank you for your advice.
2006-09-11 08:21:03 · update #1
Suicide is a selfish act. Have you bothered to think about how taking your own life would effect those around you?
Life can be difficult, sometimes the difficulty drags on for long periods of time. One of the things I have learned about life is that it is not about being happy all the time, it is about appreciating the moments of joy.
Blessings )O(
2006-09-11 06:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Only God knows who will be in Heaven or Hell.
Suicide is never the answer. People sometimes feel that way because of depression or love problems or money problems. What they need to do is fix their problems!
You need more than one or two line answers on a screen. Maybe one of these numbers could help.
HELP WITH MENTAL PROBLEMS
Mental Health Info Source 1-800-447-4474 Mental Health Resources and Information
National Institute of Mental Health 1-888-ANXIETY Mental Health Resources and Information
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide & Crisis Hotline 1-800-999-9999 Help for Troubled Teens
National Hope Line Network 1-800-784-2433 Suicide Prevention
SOMEONE TO TALK ABOUT IT TO
Talk Zone 1-800-475-TALK Peer Counselors
Teen Help Line 1-800-400-0900 Help Line For Troubled Teens
Teen Hot Line 1-800-747-8336 Hot Line For Troubled Teens
VOICES In Action, Inc. 1-773-327-1500
Youth Development International 1-800-HIT-HOME (448-4663) Youth Crisis Hotline
National Crisis Line 1-800-334-4357 Crisis Help Line
National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663 Youth Crisis Hotline
2006-09-12 07:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by The Notorious Doctor Zoom Zoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Committing suicide is a sin and is really not an option if you're worried about spending eternity in Hell. Besides, suicide is the most selfish thing any person can do. If you "check out," you leave behind a family, friends, and community that is left to deal with picking up the pieces of your life. Whatever the problem is that makes you want to give up will not go away. You just get out of having to deal with it yourself and leave the problem for your family and friends to deal with. It's sad that you don't want to stick around and fight your own battle. Just think of what lies ahead once you get through the hard times. There's still a lot of good left in the world and it's out there for you to find it! Please don't give up...
2006-09-11 06:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible never says anything about suicide or going to hell for it. If you kill your self then how can you go to hell, you are obviously not in your right mind and what God would send someone to hell who is not in their right mind?
Try going to your doctor and ask him to put you on Prozac. It will help a lot and there are really not too many side effects and they have a generic now for it so it is cheaper.
It works, leaving the world or checking out is not the answer. I tried that when I was 14 and realized it was not the answer I was looking for.
2006-09-11 06:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, But remember and understand Our Soul never dies. If in Heaven or Hell. You may think that killing yourself would end all your torment , but no It really begins if you go to Hell and you can't die and there will never ever be an end to the torment. But you can make a turn about right now. Be strong,Have courage, and Faith that things can be better. Ask God for comfort He's right there with you. Just reach out to Him. Repent of your sins ( we were all born with sin) Ask Jesus into your heart. He will never leave you. You can't go by feelings Go by God's word it is true. He will save your soul right now if you will call upon the name of Jesus. Salvation is a free gift from Jesus, we can't buy our way to Heaven, Jesus Paid the way at Calvary on the Cross for You and Me. All you have to do is accept Him. Talk to him as you would to anyone. He knows you He made you. He knows what you have been going through. He can help you just reach up to Jesus now Please.I wish I could say more to get through to you, But I know just Pointing you to Jesus is the only way to help you. You will feel such Peace when you surrender to Him. Call A Preacher. Go to Church soon as you can. The more you hear of God's Word the more Faith you will get. Bless you. Please write back on here and let every one know how things are with you. Maybe you can help someone who is where you are now. The Lord Can Use you when you become one of His.
2006-09-11 06:28:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jeannie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I trully hope you are sincere in your questioning and not just trying to stir up alot of people's beliefs and emotions. If you kill yourself and are NOT saved, then yes you go to hell. If you are trully saved (believe that you are a sinner and unable to pay for your own sin debt, and trully accept Jesus death on the cross as your payment for your sins) then you will go to heaven. There is no sin including suicide that is too great for God to forgive.
But, as a human being who has been suicidal before, ( I was hospitalized twice for depression and suicide attempts) It is NOT WORTH IT. There is always a solution for your problem and suicide is not it. If I would have succeeded in my attempts, I would have completely and utterly devastated my family and friends. I would not have my four beautiful children or my wonderful husband.
I would strongly recommend talking to a friend, family member, counselor, pastor, SOMEBODY. But this is not the answer.
2006-09-11 06:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by ktjokt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe you are going to Hell, then I guess you're going. But about the whole suicide thing, sleep on it. Most suicides are done on a rash decision, sleep on it and live for one more week. Do all the things you've ever wanted to do, don't be embarrassed in front of people, be yourself and have fun. By the end of that week see if you still want to end it. And one more thought, Life is all we (living people) have really, everything we wouldn't have (family, friends, pets, love..) if we weren't alive. Do you really want to throw away everything you have and everything you could have and do?
2006-09-11 05:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by zee1grl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a temporary problem. Don't try and solve it with a permanent solution. You are young. Things change over time. Give yourself a chance to live through the changes you will experience in life.
Some questions:
Have you had counseling? Do you see a psychiatrist? Do you have a diagnoses of your problem? Are you talking medication?
Is your problem a physical situation you are facing?
Is it just in your mind?
Are you in pain? How much and where in your body? Have you told a doctor?
Be open about this. No one knows who you are, so tell us.
2006-09-11 06:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by zclifton2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So far nobody knows what is after death, so the existence of a heaven or a hell is just a myth. I'm also waiting to check out of this life, as you say, but I'm not going to speed the process!! Be strong. Good luck with your life...and death.
2006-09-11 06:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by 𝒶𝓂𝒶𝓎𝓊𝓀𝒾 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all: get some counseling. Suicide may seem like an easy way out, but it's not ever the right answer. You will leave behind people who will forever have to deal with the thought that you didn't love them enough to stick around.
Second of all: yes, suicide is a mortal sin. It's self-murder.
2006-09-11 06:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by Cols 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋