Does everyone who commists suicide go to hell?

Answer 1

I do not believe so. Think about Judas. Before he betrayed the Lord Jesus, he was a disciple of Jesus. And Jesus sent his disciples out to minister the gospel unto the people of the land. When God saves us through the blood of Jesus Christ, He saves us eternally. We can never again be lost. Yet when Judas realized the horrible sin which he had committed against Jesus, he went out and hanged himself; or committed suicide. And I do not believe that Judas went to Hell; even though he committed a terrible sin. When Jesus forgives us our sins, He forgives us for our sins which we have committed in the past, and for the sins which we shall ever commit. However, I do not recommend that anyone ever committ suicide. Things get pretty bad sometimes, but not bad enough for us to take our own life. Most certainly, suicide is a horrible sin; but not one which God will not forgive us for committing. God is most certainly a God of mercy and of grace. And his love is too great for us to ever be able to define in words. I hope that you are not thinking of committing this horrible sin; and I hope that you do not know of anyone who is thinking of doing so. Just remember that God loves you more than anyone could ever tell you. And any problem which you may ever face, is not so great that God cannot help you to overcome it; or to make it through it.

Answer 2

Probably not. Only the deliberate commission of mortal sin can send a person to hell. Mortal sin (or deadly sin, as the Bible calls it, which means the same thing) requires full consent of the will. It is highly unlikely that a person considering the most irrational act of all - self destruction - is in a position to give full rational consent of his/her will. Therefore, while the act itself is a serious evil, the degree of personal culpability is lessened by the mental state of the person committing the act. In effect, the person is as much a victim as a perpetrator. God in His great mercy will surely take this into consideration in judging the person.
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Answer 3

Notwithstanding that such a place as Hell does not exist, God is a loving father and as such he can and does forgive any sin. There are certain individuals in this world who are so sensitive to the vagaries of life that ultimately they find themselves so unable to cope that the only way to find relief is to end this physical existence. There are other reasons such as clinical depression which could cause the same course of action. Though such suicides can and do happen, it is not necessarily a reflection of the spiritual status of the individual. Faith in God is the only requirement for salvation and if such individuals had faith, then they will indeed be forgiven and resurrected in the next world.

The only way to assure you will not survive beyond the death of this physical body is to deny God. To sin is to deliberately go against the will of God. To embrace sin as a continual course of action is to become iniquitous. Sin is unreal to God and such a person who follows the path of sin and iniquity gradually becomes unreal to God as well and does not survive beyond this brief life in the flesh.

Certainly God does not want anyone to commit suicide. People should make every effort to cope with whatever problems they encounter, including seeking professional help such as counseling. We only get this opportunity to live and learn as material beings once. We should make the most of it while we are here. However, as I said before, if indeed a person does commit that irrevocable act of ending his or her own life, God will forgive.

Answer 4

Not necessarily. Suicide is a sin, but so are many other sins. God will judge according to the person's deepest and truest feelings of repentence.

That said, Roman Catholics consider suicide a mortal sin.

Suicide


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.

http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art5.htm

Answer 5

people who commit suicide don't have God in their lives, which might mean they dont go to heaven.

Answer 6

I don't think so. I can't explain it and I can't back it up - but you just have to have faith regarding some issues.