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Yes, The Bible says though shalt not kill. That includes killing yourself.
Roman Catholic Answerextractedfrom Handbook of Moral Theology, by Dominic M. Prummer, O.P., translated from the Latin by Rev. Gerald W. Shelton, S.T.L., Roman Catholic Books, 1957
No one has complete ownership of his body but the use only, since man is God's steward, so to speak; if he abuses or destroys his own body he inflicts an injury on God, but he does not inflict an injury (strictly so-called) on himself since injury is always concerned with the rights of others.
275 First Principle. The direct killing of oneself on one's own authority is a most grievous sin against divine, Natural, and ecclesiastical law.
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Is suicide Eternal sin?
I do not know what you mean by "eternal sin", but what I do know is that, suicide is indeed a sin.
What do Catholic believe about a person who kills themself?
Catholics believe that suicide is a mortal sin. However, if the person who committed suicide did so without full knowledge or without complete consent, then it is possible that they can get to heaven. Catholics can not know if these things are happening, so they pray for those who have taken their own lives.
What is a sin for Catholics?
Catholics view sin as an act that God finds offensive. Catholics believe there are two types of sin, venial and mortal. Whereas a mortal sin takes a person out of God's graces, a venial sin does not. Catholics believe that all sins can be forgiven by God; no sin is too big for God to forgive.
Where did soul goes after suicide according to Islam?
not sure but it is a sin to commit suicide in Islam as is in Christianity.It's a sin in Islam to commit suicide
What are Catholics' perspective on surrogacy?
Catholics believe that surrogacy is a mortal sin.
What are the unforgivable sins to catholics?
The only unforgivable sin is a sin for which you are unrepentant.
Is it a sin for a Roman Catholic to follow a caste system?
Yes, because Catholics believe that everyone was created in God's image and should be treated the same way.
Why is suicide a sin?
It's killing
Is it ok for catholic to commit suicide during Easter?
No. Suicide is a mortal sin.
Is smoking a sin?
Yes, because suicide is!
Do Muslims committ suicide?
Suicide is a personal matter which has nothing to do with religion. Islam does not condone suicide .
What are the Catholic beliefs about suicide?
People who commit suicide go to Hell. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that suicide is a sin that a person cannot repent of, and that a person who commits suicide is guilty of not trusting God to provide for his or her circumstances. Self-sacrifice to save the life of others is not regarded as suicide. Most other denominations don't have any dogmatic beliefs about suicide because it is not plainly discussed in the Bible.
