Which books and passages?
2007-02-01 04:57:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thou shall not kill
there is no way to repent if you kill yourself. You have committed a sin and can not ask for forgiveness
2007-02-01 05:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by Layla 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a list of biblical mentions of suicide:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/sui_bibl.htm
"The Bible contains a number of references to men seeking suicide, either
by taking direct action or
by begging God to kill them on the spot.
In these passages, the authors of the Bible do not appear to consider suicide to be a great moral sin. The act of committing suicide or of asking that God kill them are simply reported in a factual manner. The authors do not interpret these acts as sinful. They seem to be regarded simply as straightforward personal decisions. However, the Christian church has traditionally deviated from the biblical message and has considered suicide to be a great moral sin. Some denominations have even refused to bury people who have committed suicide."
2007-02-01 05:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common sense... the Bible doesnt say 'Do not kill yourself' but it does say to choose life
Deut 30:19 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live
2 Kings 18:32 until I come and take you to a land like your own, a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey. Choose life and not death! [a]
If we are to allow God to work in our lives, how can this be possible if we take our lives from Him?
2007-02-01 05:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is taken from the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" it includes killing yourself. The Catholics believe that if you commit suicide you don't have time to repent of the sin or receive the last rights(I have been told). I really have to tell you that it is one of those things that is a fine line sort of thing. I personally think that it really depends on the circumstance and the ultimate decision about who goes to heaven and hell is up to God and not man's interpretation.
2007-02-01 05:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Only hell mama ever raised 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter where in the Bible it says it is wrong. It's wrong becuase it causes hardships for families, and costs the taxpayer money, takes up important manpower that could be allocated to real emergencies. Why should the average taxpayer pay for someones desire to kill themself?
2007-02-01 05:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by Joey J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's on page 1289 in my Bible.
2007-02-01 05:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about...
Thou shalt not kill
Matthew 5:21
Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment
2007-02-01 04:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by adiahudo 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Suicide-CCC
2280 Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. It is God who remains the sovereign Master of life. We are obliged to accept life gratefully and preserve it for his honor and the salvation of our souls. We are stewards, not owners, of the life God has entrusted to us. It is not ours to dispose of.
2281 Suicide contradicts the natural inclination of the human being to preserve and perpetuate his life. It is gravely contrary to the just love of self. It likewise offends love of neighbor because it unjustly breaks the ties of solidarity with family, nation, and other human societies to which we continue to have obligations. Suicide is contrary to love for the living God.
2282 If suicide is committed with the intention of setting an example, especially to the young, it also takes on the gravity of scandal. Voluntary co-operation in suicide is contrary to the moral law.
Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide.
2283 We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives.
2007-02-01 05:03:54 · answer #8 · answered by Gods child 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exodus 20. Do you think to kill yourself is not comitting murder! Well think again
2007-02-01 05:05:52 · answer #9 · answered by channiek 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thou Shall Not Kill -Ten Commandments
Suicide is killing.You are killing yourself.
2007-02-01 05:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by Demopublican 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋