Suicide is a grave sin because it indicates despair in God, it is failing in the stewardship of life he entrusted us with, and it offends love of neighbor since 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. That being said, the Catholic Church does not teach that suicides are necessarily condemned to hell. "Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide."
"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."
-The Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 2283
2007-08-19 19:01:30
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answered by Caritas 6
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Not if their Born-Again.
But, I woundn't do it AnyWay.
I AM Still Studying "Outer Darkness", and I do not Think, at this Time, that it is for UnBelievers.
2007-08-18 17:42:10
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answered by maguyver727 7
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According to the word of God, "yes!" But I truly believe that if they have a breathe before they die and realize it was wrong and ask God to forgive them then they will go to heaven....
2007-08-18 17:09:19
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answered by shellie 2
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