If you kill yourself do you go to Hell?

Question

It doesn't seem fare to me that if people are in enough pain that they want to end their own lives that they should have to go to hell for that. It seems to me like they have already suffered enough. God wouldn't really do that would he? I'm asking because I really need to know. I've been physically, sexually, and emotionally abused and I'm contemplating ending my life. I don'y want to hurt anymore. I cry everday for hours. I'm hurting so bad right now. It doesn't seem like things willever get better. I've given it time with medication and thearpy but nothing has really helped. I know suicide isn't the answer but there doesn't seem like there is anything else left to do. I'm so tired of feeling the way I am feeling. I can't keep going on like this. So before I do this I want to know what is going to happen to me. Even if I do go to Hell though I can't imagine it is going to be any worse than this is.

Answer 1

There is nothing specific in the Bible that says that you will go to hell, but it is a sin to murder and killing yourself is murder. It would be up to God to forgive you or not.

I don't think God wants to see your hurting but it isn't your place to end your life. It isn't your right. You need to talk to Him about this. Yell and scream, whatever but tell him how you are feeling right now. Don't say he knows. Tell him. Your not the only one who has ever felt that way before, although I bet it doesn't feel that way right now. Plus ask yourself, "do you really want to die? Or do you just now want to live like this?" I bet you do want to live. So fight, hard. You are not the first person to not want to go own because someone else hurt them. Why let them win? You didn't do it. Get up and find something to live for. Something to make the world better for others then it was for you. I can't tell you that one day everything will be peachkeen because life is always going to be up and down but God is there even if we can't always tell. There is this one verse that I like "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Some days I see that and others I don't to be honest but when I see it I have know doubt. The trick is to remember it when you feel like you do right now.

If you want you can email me. I suck for advice but I can listen.

Answer 2

Well the religious people here well tell you about Hell. I've read some metaphysical books about this and it says you don't go to Hell but end up alone in a dark gray world. No one can help you. To see what I'm talking about take a look at the movie What dreams may come with Robin Williams. As long as you are alive you can try to change things for the better so hang in there.

Answer 3

I know killing yourself seems like a great thing to do. I've been in exactly your place. I sorta still am. I have been sexually, and emotionally abused. And i use to cry myself to sleep to night. I hated everyone that hurt me really bad, i still do. But whenever i tried to kill myself, i just couldn't do it. I thought about how it would hurt my mom and siblings. Then around 2-3 months ago, my real father died, because of an accidental overdose. I miss him more everyday. After that i could never commit suicide for i never thought how much this hurts people you love. I know things seem like they never change. and to tell you the truth, sometimes they don't until you move out. I know things haven't changed here. But about the religion question, i think the same thing. I always thought of why would god punish us like this, but i took god out of my life and my little secret is that whenever something bad happens to me, i blame it on him. that's it's his fault, and i do feel a bit better. If you ever need anyone to talk to, for anything, contact me. At [e-mail]. I'd love to talk to you and answer any questions you have. I sure hope you feel better.

Answer 4

I'm sorry to hear that you're grieving. I understand what you're going thru, believe me!! But, know that you're not alone. There many of us out there that share the same thoughts exactly, me included. If you feel this way then you need to talk with someone. I too had a very hard life and I still do. I too have done the therapy thing and the medicine thing as well. Although they don't help me feel 100% or anything, I still continue to fight. I'm very tired as well and I hate living this way and sometimes I do contemplate ending my life almost everyday but I try to think of those around me and how they would feel if I did that. By killing myself, I would feel as though I let them down especially my Son because I know what it's like not to have a Mother in your life. Please seek help and think of those who love you and know that nothing including this is permanent and there's always light at end of every tunnel. Know that you're not alone in this because I'm right there along side you fighting as well as many others. Take care and seek help, believe it does help to talk with others. I will pray for you tonight, I promise.

Answer 5

actually, since there is no real scientific proof that ANY deities exist, all you have is oblivion. the human "soul" is just the collected consciousness you experience. if you look at synapses and neurons they could pass for a computer memory circuit. and you know what happens when you shut off your computer. everything in ram is dumped. if you believe in a soul, you should NEVER shut off your computer, because every time you do, it sends a rudimentary soul to hell...

that was a joke BTW...

you would only experience hell if you believed in it, and only for a minute before your brain totally shut down due to lack of oxygen.

how old are you? are you still with your parents? if you are, you should call your local child protective services or police department and tell them your story. they can get you out of your living nightmare and help you on your way to a semi-normal life. get you into a caring home, help you with school, etc..

honestly, don't off yourself. if you need to chat with someone, i have been there and understand.

Answer 6

Oh my goodness, dear! I`m not sure if you go to Hell by killing yourself, but please do not kill yourself! Life is like survival, and you happen to be at the edge of a cliff! I`m so sorry! But please live! God doesn`t want you to hurt yourself. This is a test for you, I think. I`ve been through some troubles, too ( as everyone does, butu I`ve been through a bit more), but I haven`t given up, and neither should you. If you want some comfort and an escape from pain, e-mail me at [e-mail]. You can talk to me, and I`ll help you the best I can. God bless.

Jillian

Answer 7

Yes, you do go to Hell, because in the bible, your body is a temple and part of Christ. Suicide is an ultimate sin and will go to Hell. You should find a different way to end your pain. Hell will be a lot worse and there's much more to your life than death.

Answer 8

Listen sweetie...You are worth more than that...Just because a demon...Has done this to you dose not mean you did any thing wrong..God would not have you thinking like this at all....God truly loves you...only mean and evil forces makes us fill this way....When your self esteem..When you allow your self worth to be destroyed by the things that We go through..You are punishing your self WHEN you haven't done nothing wrong....Put that guilt own the one that deserves it...The one that did these things to you....It is not hard to do.. You go to the Lord just you and the Lord and you talk to the Lord just like you would any one...And lay it own the line to Him all that is haunting you...So that it will make you fill better And then you trust in the things that you ask the Lord for...And turn your life over to the only one that understands....Your life is worth you given it a chance...You are someone and you are special and you are loved and cared about...and your life is Great if you will allow it to be .....Make a change go to the Lord...May the Lord bless you with all you need And Shine His light own you for you to Shine...And to become all you were meant to become....God Bless You Sweetie....For you are special in more than one way.....I am praying for You....

Answer 9

You're asking us about our religious opinions regarding suicide. Nearly all who beleive in the Bible and the God described therein will tell you that you're destined for Hell by committing suicide.

I'm not religious. I'm atheist. But my answer won't uplift you, either. I beleive that this life is the only thing any of us will ever have--and when you die, you cease to exist. No Heaven, no Hell. Just oblivion.

Which in your case sounds like a shame to me. There are so many wonderful things to experience in life that it sounds like you're short-changing yourself by staying focused on the negatives. Yes, you've had a tramatic past; yes, you've been hurt... but you yourself add to the damage by refusing to let yesterday go--you destroy today as well. Life has no rewind button on it. There's no going back to change anything. But I don't feel that anyone needs to do so. Please let me explain:

You now know firsthand what such abusive treatment does to someone else. This makes you a powerful teacher for helping others in the same position. I'd suggest volunteering at a local women's shelter, or visiting your local hospital's social worker to check on programs you might be interested in. There's something about helping others that allows us to help ourselves, and--regardless as to whether you're religious or not--there's no question that you're making the most out of your existance. You don't have to know what to say to most who are in the position you once were: Listening is more of an asset than talking.

What in this life do you enjoy? I know there's gotta be something! Take some walks in a scenic park (I know it's getting cold outside in most of the world, but give it a go). Allow yourself time in each day to simply relax--have a cup of hot tea, while staring at the clouds outside. Take a hot bath while listening to music that affects you. Go to a stand-up comedy show, or rent the stand-up routine of a comic that interests you. The point is to reward yourself at least once throughout the day. No more punishment! You can't change what's already happened--but you're in full control of today. And tomorrow. And the day after. Teach yourself to be your own advocate; you're better than this! But you've got to beleive in yourself. You've got to beleive that you're worth rising above all that's happened to you.

Ever heard of a heavy metal outfit that calls themselves Machine Head? Assuming you haven't, I'll tell you a bit about them. All members have gone through issues of abuse, and now use their music as a form of therapy. I'm going to close with a chorus from one of their songs, "Kick you when you're down."

You have to trust in yourself
You must beleive in yourself
You have to follow your heart
You overcome, improve, endure.

This is what I hope you do. I've no doubt that you're capible of it! You've hung in there this long. Now make it count.

The best of luck to you!

Answer 10

Suicide is a crime. If you survive suicide, than you will end up on suicide watch. So i guess you can go to hell, but i dont think killing yourself is worth it. No matter what situation you are in. Try this question in the religion/spirituality section.