sin? Some say suicide wasn't always a sin in the Bible.
2007-01-03 07:53:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Use a slow method so you have time to repent. Samson and other heroes of the Bible did commit suicied. All manner of sin will be forgiven, except grieving the Holy Spirit. It is the purpose of the Holy Spirit to testify of Jesus. The unpardonable sin then is rejecting the testimony of Jesus. That is why there is no more sacrifice (atonement) for those who trample underfoot the blood (take lightly), as Jesus died only once.
2007-01-03 08:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by CaveGoat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Suicide is not specified as a sin in the Bible, but perhaps that is only because the Bible is not a complete list of all possible bad things. There are a few Bible characters who killed themselves, notably Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus.
Suicide is, however, an unforgivable sin against a person's life. It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Once its been done, it can't be taken back, so in that way, it's unforgivable.
Where the Bible is incomplete, you have to use your brain.
2007-01-03 16:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by anyone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what coming up as a child I use to always hear people say that suicide was the only sin God would not forgive you for but there's nothing in the bible that supports this theory. I'm not saying that it's right but I've never seen this. The only sin that I saw that can not be forgiven is blaspheme against the holy spirit..But people shouldn't want to kill them selves life is going to be hard some days and easy others we have to learn to take the good with the bad and hope for the better.I hope this helps
2007-01-03 15:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by tlnay025 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back in the dark ages when I was a Catholic, I was told suicide was a sin because it was a total rejection of God's mercy. When I became a psychiatric nurse, I learned several new insights into the reasons for suicide; while I consider it a permanent solution to temporary problems and a heinously stupid thing to do, I can understand why it happens. People's gods routinely seem to turn their backs on their followers, and leave them to deal with what can seem to be insurmountable difficulties. I am wholly incensed by the bit of Christian tripe that goes "God never gives you more than you can handle." What nonsense. We are often given more than we can handle. Some of us have the good sense to ask for help (meaning: going to a doctor or therapist), but some lack the wherewith all to think of that, and decide a quick exit is the best they can do. I don't condone suicide. I wish mental health care was more universally accepted and available. Religion will always fall back on "God works in mysterious ways."
2007-01-03 16:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by link955 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible pretty much says a sin is a sin, regardless of nature. So I'd say it depends. Currently, If I committed suicide I'd go to hell, but not for that, because I don't believe in God. Let's say you have a "bad" thought, which is a sin. Then you are killed the next moment in a car crash, is it heaven or hell for you? I mean, you didn't have time to repent, so what happens? Who knows, and it's the same with suicide.
2007-01-03 15:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "unforgivable sin" is blaspheming the Holy Spirit. My understanding of the nature of God is this: God works really hard at forgiving sins (e.g., giving up glory in heaven to slog around here on earth with us). I'm not too worried about unforgivable sins.
On the other hand, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem--and not one I would recommend.
2007-01-03 15:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by angel_light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that suicide indicates the most extreme level of alienation a person can feel from the rest of humanity. Spiritually, I would call that separation from God, which is how I view the idea of sin in general. It's not that it's against some rule, it's that it breaks a person's connection to the cosmos.
2007-01-03 16:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by deb_wolfe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suicide attempting it and failing wasnt a sin the person who takes their own life has many serious issues and society today often dont see the cries for help that are present when contiplating it you withdraw into yourself you begin cutting your afraid people will laugh if you try to explain its not a sin its an unfortunate social curse where ever you look today your a sinner or you see nothing but war hatred racism
It takes a strong mind that is utterly devasted to commit suicide
2007-01-03 16:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by shannara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question! Gods unforgivable sin is to deny Him or not to believe, im wandering how we can ask for forgiveness after we have committed suicide,we have to ask for forgiveness to recieve it,all things are in the bible we will find it there
2007-01-03 16:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suicide has always been a sin, but its not unforgivable. You just better get right w/ God before you decide to take over His job and end your life.
2007-01-03 15:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by sarah s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋