So some claim that suicide is a sin. They they quote Exodus 20:13 "Thou shall not kill". Suicide is killing oneself...
So what about the people that that take their own life in their hands? Are the people that are into extreme sports, high risk jobs or just not heath conscious classed as sinners? Since their taking their lives in their own hands for pleasure, money, fun, etc
What's the difference if a person takes a bottle of sleeping pills or drive their motorcycle beyond it's limits at a high rate of speed? Both have a great chance of doing the person in. Both of the people were controlling their own destiny.
2007-06-24 19:47:08 · 13 answers · asked by acidcrap 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The motive would perhaps distinguish the two; a person who engages in extreme sports is simply looking to have a good time not wanting to kill himself.
It is the same as someone deliberately shooting a person dead or someone playing with a gun and accidently firing it at someone.
Intent distinguishes right from wrong I suppose.
2007-06-24 19:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible makes no classification about sins WITH THE EXECPTION of sinning against the Holy Spirit! That's right, everyone sins and according to the Bible we all suffer the same fate because of it! However, sinning against the Holy Spirit/Ghost is equal to the 2nd Death (Acts Ch. 5, Rev. 20:14) meaning we get NO resurrection from that.
Another thing, those doing high-risk sports would tell you "they aren't going to die." And they would believe it! With their whole hearts. They would quote you statistics about how your safer rappelling than walking down the street, etc., however its still dangerous. But, as I said, the Bible says, "the soul that is sinning, it itself shall die." Then of course, one day soon we will be promised a resurrection. Also, the "normal" for life is to FIGHT to stay alive. Anyone who commits suicide cannot be in their right mind if they seek out death, sorry, that just goes against the grain of life whose very essence is to stay alive at all costs. No, they cannot be but pitied and I feel they will be deserving of a resurrection when they will be ABLE to fix their problems and lead a "normal" life like everyone else.
2007-06-25 02:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u like adventures for example,or if u drive beyond the limits, then this is not suicide, one reason is that if this is suicide then why will someone let himself to feel those pains associated with accidents when u drive beyond limits, these are just cases of people who are addicted to adrenalin rush, adventurers or what ever u call them, is it still not suicide
2007-06-25 03:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, ya gotta remember who wrote the rules you are quoting. Man.
To add to your question, what is the difference between any of your examples and choosing to fulfill a prophesied ritual suicide?
2007-06-25 02:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Always Curious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who has the right to take his life away tell me. No one is the answer. Why would you do such thing just to escape the problem. Wow be realistic everyone face trials and they learn from it. Comitting suicide is not the answer surely you will go to hell 100%. And you are not allowed to committ suicide there again for sure.
2007-06-25 02:58:54 · answer #5 · answered by jalwin c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the differance is most risk takers are not intending to kill them selves. all life is a risk every time you cross the road you put your life at risk you can reduce the risks but not eliminate them.
2007-06-25 02:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suicide is a deliberate act of ending one's life. The other examples you give are just foolish choices that could jeopardize one's life.
2007-06-25 02:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by Max 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess it matters if their intentions are under the seven deadly sins. If they risk their lives for the mere "sport" or "thrill" then i do not think that it would be sinful. Because joy is not under one of the seven deadly sins.
2007-06-25 02:52:28 · answer #8 · answered by babsa_90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus himself said that we are not to tempt God. This simply means that we are not to take unnecessary risks with our lives....our bodies....our money etc.
People who do dangerous things are out for kicks. To bad they do not know God instead...He is the biggest kick of all.
2007-06-25 02:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You've got a good point, but about the dangerous jobs, well... think about it, someone's gotta do it!
2007-06-25 03:11:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋