Eight-year-old Marie Bentham hangs herself in her bedroom with her skipping rope because she can no longer face the bullies at school. Marie is thought to be Britain's youngest bullycide. Very very sad case indeed, are you willing to say that this poor little girl will go to hell as a consequence to her actions? She killed herself which is definitely wrong in the eyes of Jesus, the bible says so... is this case an exception or not?
2007-10-23 09:23:13 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Very tragic. It is not for us to say where she will go. God will say where she will go, and it is absolutely certain that God will do the right thing . We must trust him on this.
2007-10-24 12:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pity that she didn't report the bullies rather than hanging herself. I think the question should be how did the school system fail her, not how did God fail her. In British Columbia Canada we have laws that require that 1) the school deal with bullying problems. 2) That the school is legally accountable for dealing with bullying. 3) that bullies are legally accountable fo their actions. I guess the UK needs to step up to the plate and enact similar laws. By the way, there is nothing in scripture that indicates that suicide is an unforgivable sin. That is a tradition of some churches and has no basis in scripture.
PS: there are plenty of words of comfort about dealing with the wicked in the bible. I guess she didn't bother reading them. or maybe her family doesn't even believe, therefore she had no spiritual resources to draw on.
2007-10-24 12:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ronin is almost right. According to the Bible, the only unforgiveable sin is blaspheming against The Holy Spirit.
As for this poor child, I doubt very much whether she will have gone to hell, eight years old is very young and the very young are innocent. No innocent will be found in hell.
There is a high probability that before she died she would have cried out for someone to help her and even though it didn't stop her, in the next life, she will be getting that help and comfort.
2007-10-23 11:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible makes it quite clear that when we reach an age of accountability, we will be held responsible for our sins but when talking about children, Jesus says that Heaven is made for such as these. What a sad ending for one so young and such a poor reflection on society in general. I should think that we'll all be judged in this, but Jesus will deal with her as a child :)
2007-10-23 13:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by lix 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She is below the age of accountability. Children and baby's go to be with Jesus. Grace meets those who are not in a situation of being accountable in their development. That's for God to know.
Also on a slightly different note. Suicide is not the unforgivable sin. Unbelief is.
2007-10-23 09:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by : 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Bible does not say she is condemned. It also says she is not of the age to be accountable for her actions, Jesus said 'let all the children come to me' My belief is she is with Him at this very moment.
2007-10-25 08:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by Princess Peabody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's sex. It was foolish, but it's natural. As long as he didn't hurt you, if you didnt get an STD, and if you didn't get pregnant, its fine. The bible is linked with tradition of the people where it was written, and sex only in marriage was part of that. What happens next? Not much except maybe you get in trouble if they find out.
2016-05-25 05:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! I can't imagine any Christian saying that! Most people who commit suicide are deemed to be 'of unsound mind' so it is generally considered God will be merciful. First and foremost God is forgiving and loving and has a special place in his heart for children.
2007-10-23 10:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by Jude 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank goodness that our God is a merciful God and he will welcome this poor child into the Kindgom of heaven and will wipe away her tears.
I have not read this in the Bible, but then I truly believe that God is full of love and mercy which is more than I can say for human beings.
2007-10-23 09:57:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you can feel sadness & pity for this little girl then how much more God does. I think very often times we put God in a box not understanding vastness of his love and character.
2007-10-23 09:34:35 · answer #10 · answered by beaches 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋