when will christians acknowledge the fact that mental illness exist and stop saying that suicides go to hell?

Question

I got this question removed yesterday. maybe i'll get some answers today before it's yanked.

i'm surprised that there fundies aren't in the state hospitals still drilling holes in patient's heads to let the demons out.

Answer 1

Unfortunately Christians will never admit that mental illness exists as they would then have to admit that possibly those stories in the Bible where people talked to God can all be explained as mental illness such as schizophrenia. Amazingly that in the past it went from people hearing voices being associated with them talking with God, to the dark ages and middle ages where the church thought it was demons. The talking to God can be attributed to mental disorders. Especially when you look at the story of Abraham and "God" asking him to kill his son. That is a classic story that points to schizophrenia, where people have done horrible crimes because of they were "told" to do so.

In addition, they think that God hates people who commit suicide, however if God knows everything then that person killing themselves is known to him before they are born. Hence God does nothing to stop that and the person to blame for their suicide is God, for his lack of intervention. If you knew that your child was going to kill themselves at noon tomorrow, would you just sit there are watch and then condemn them? If that would be the case, then you are a cold and sick being, hence God is that as well.

Answer 2

You may know less about Christianity than you believe yourself to.

First of all, I know of no Christian who denies the possibility of mental illness.

Second of all, as a Catholic, we have a very clear and explicit theology on sin, which isn't just a random agglomeration of everything and anything. Mortal sin must be:

1. A serious matter;
2. Done with the knowledge or firm belief that the act is seriously wrong prior to committing the act;
3. Be done with the full consent of the will.

Lastly, the Catholic church's catechism says that, for all we know, God provides a person committing suicide with the opportunity of "salutary repentence," and adds, "the Church prays for people who have taken their own lives."

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I was raised to Believe this also, however my Minnister told me to find where it said that in the Bible!! I didn't find it, I think God is the judge whither the person is Mentaly Sick or Not!!! I just think the old saying God doesn't give you more than you can Handle!! I hope this helps;)

Answer 5

Mainstream Christians are well aware of the role mental illness can play in behaviors (not just suicide) that are connsidered immoral. And every legitimate church I know of draws a distinction--a person who willfully commits suicide, etc. is considered to have sinned--but not someone who is not responsible for his/her actions.

Maany of the "fundies" don't share this view--but then, they don't pay much attention to the rest of what Christ taught, either.

Answer 6

Not every single person that commits suicide has a mental condition. Alot of them are just weak, and don't feel like living anymore. That is a Sin, as God knows what is in the Heart and he knows if someone is mentally ill or not. If someone is actually mentally Ill, God knows this. Every single persons story and situation is different. God won't make comparissons, he will judge each person accordingly.

Answer 7

The Catholic church has softened their stance on suicide. The church acknowledges that some/most suicides are the result of mental illness such as depression. The family can have a Catholic funeral Mass and burial for a suicide victim.

Answer 8

Oh, bitter much? Try this on for size! IN the old days when drilling holes was used in hospitals, did you know it was DOCTORS who did this? Yeah, it was.

Why don't you go out and learn something about religions instead of spewing hate! I"ve lost friends, more then I care to count, to suicide. I'm still religious and I find it insulting that you sit there, snug in your pathetic little world, sneering down on me for believing in Christ. How dare you imply that we're so backwards that we can't see what suicide really is! I know what my friends went through before they died! So BACK OFF!

Answer 9

Well, I think a lot of Christians do accept that mental illness is real. It's only certain types of fanatics who still blame mental illness on demons and satan. So we can't really lump all Christians together on this one.

Answer 10

i am a christian that believes if you commit suicide deliberately and in your right mind there is no way you can ask for forgiveness for destroying the temple of the Lord,but at the same time i dont think you could possibly be held accountable if you werent in your right mind you would not even be yourself God is an all knowing God and merciful and absolutely mental illnesses exsist but God knows them by their fruits should the fruit be that of a mental demon God knows