As a Christian, I do believe that suicide is a sin (it's a form of murder). However, you don't go to hell for sinning; each and every one of us sins. That's why Jesus came to die for us, taking the punishment for what we did wrong, and rising again from the grave. God forgives us of our sins, including suicide, because of Christ's death. The only way to be sure you go to heaven is accepting Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior. So, I suppose if the person who committed suicide had accepted Him, he/she would still go to heaven. This raises the question of what would happen to them if they had not done this. I have sometimes wondered if people get a second chance to accept Christ after they die. There are many different opinions, but we will really only know for sure after we die. I do believe that if you don't ultimately choose to accept Christ's gift of salvation, you will go to hell. I am just not sure of the deadline (no pun intended). For more details, I suggest looking in your Bible.
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Catholic AnswerEvery person who dies in a state of unrepented mortal sin goes to hell. Suicide is a mortal sin in most circumstances, and it usually leaves little time to repent. So, although we believe that most people who commit suicide go to hell, we really don't know, as we can never judge what is happened with another person's soul in the last moments of their life, that is between them and God.I think it really depends on the person's relationship with God before the suicide. There is no way to know for sure, but whether a person goes to heaven or hell depends on their life prior to their death.
Unfortunately, there is really no way that we can know that. Scripture gives very little information about the topic of suicide. There are many people that have had near death experiences that claim they went to hell until they were medically revived. Whether these are real or just the human brain shutting down when death is near is hotly debated. We may never really know if the act of suicide means automatic damnation, so it's best to err on the side of caution. The horrors of hell will be so much more drastic than anything that can happen to a person during his/her life on earth. So no matter how bad things seem in a person's life, it's a real party compared to what hell has in store for sinners.
Some say so. I think the threat is to dissuade people from suicide, particularly when it's the result of depression, which is treatable. Many people who do commit suicide are mentally ill and not considered responsible for their actions.
The reason does not matter, you will go to hell if you commit suicide. That is if you believe in hell or heaven, that's just the Church's rules.
They go to hell. Unless they believe in god. Then they probably go to heaven.
After a person commits suicide they are dead. The person has two places to go either heaven or hell.
I think it really depends on the person's relationship with God before the suicide. There is no way to know for sure, but whether a person goes to heaven or hell depends on their life prior to their death.
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The Bible does not explicitly state that a person will go to hell for committing suicide. Different Christian denominations have varying beliefs on this topic. It is important to seek guidance from a religious leader or counselor if this is a concern for you.
Religious attitudes towards suicide have varied throughout history and among different faiths. Many religious beliefs have considered suicide a sin or a violation of the sanctity of life. However, some religious traditions also recognize the complexities of mental health and suffering that may lead someone to consider suicide with compassion and understanding. Ultimately, views on suicide within a religious context can be quite nuanced and depend on the specific teachings and interpretations of each faith.
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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.
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In some religions it is. However not all people hold the same views.
The Episcopal Church [E.C.] does not condone suicide. However, the church does not condemn to hell any person who commits suicide. Rather, the church knows that God, in his mercy, will deal with the person justly (and compassionately). The E.C. recognizes the great suffering that many people endure, and that the person just lost their way.
Unfortunately, there is really no way that we can know that. Scripture gives very little information about the topic of suicide. There are many people that have had near death experiences that claim they went to hell until they were medically revived. Whether these are real or just the human brain shutting down when death is near is hotly debated. We may never really know if the act of suicide means automatic damnation, so it's best to err on the side of caution. The horrors of hell will be so much more drastic than anything that can happen to a person during his/her life on earth. So no matter how bad things seem in a person's life, it's a real party compared to what hell has in store for sinners.
No! Suicide is never permitted as it is considered a mortal sin that could send your soul directly to hell. However, to give up one's life for the faith or to save another is considered as a virtue - martyrdom.