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Why did the Catholic Church change its position regarding no funerals for those who commit suicide?
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∙ 12y ago
By refusing a funeral to a victim of suicide the Church was, essentially, judging that person. Only God can make the decision of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell. Many of those who commit suicide are suffering from mental illness and not fully responsible for their actions.
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What is the Catholic church's position on physician assisted suicide?
The Catholic church doesn't change its view on whether the person is a physician or not who assists suicide processes. It maintains that , like abortion, it represents the unethical hastening of the normal lifespan for that person and, as such, is immoral.
Is it ok for catholic to commit suicide during Easter?
No. Suicide is a mortal sin.
Will the Catholic Church kill true Christians?
No, that would be suicide.
What do we gather about the Church's position on suicide from what Friar Lawrence tells Romeo?
When Romeo tries to kill himself in Act III Scene 3, the Friar talks him out of it. But he does not use the Church's position on suicide to do so. And wisely so. Romeo is in a mood to defy damnation, and the friar well knows that the only way to reach Romeo is to appeal to his love for Juliet. Thus he argues that by killing himself Romeo will also kill Juliet, whose life is entwined with his. He argues that Romeo will make himself a perjurer if he kills the one he has sworn to love. These arguments, plus the argument that there is still hope for life together despite the banishment, are what persuades Romeo to abandon the suicide idea. An argument along the lines of "Don't commit suicide or you will go to Hell." would have had no effect. The closest he comes is by describing suicide as "doing damnéd hate".There is good reason for this. Romeo and Juliet is a play, not a catechism class. Shakespeare's audience knew exactly what the church's position on suicide was and is, as do most modern readers. Just in case you don't, suicide is a mortal sin in the Catholic Church, and suicides are denied funerals and burial in consecrated ground. We see the effect of this in another Shakespeare play, Hamlet, where Ophelia's burial is compromised because she is a suspected 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.
What is Florida law regarding life insurance claims relating to suicide?
Most insurance compnaies have a 2 year suicide clause. Death by suicide after that period, the claim would be paid.
Can catholic who committed suicide receive full rite of funeral?
Officially, under the Canon law, No! This was carried out in practice with the funerals of the actresses Lupe Velez and Carole Landis. Both took their own lives ( Landis and Velez both left notes). They were nominal Catholics but were refused burial in Catholic cemeteries. In the case of Miss Landis, an Episcopal minister officiated. Of course if there is some doubt, some sort of accident, that is another matter.
Is mercy killing accepted by Catholic Church?
No, mercy killing or assisted suicide are not accepted by the Catholic Church. God alone determines when we are to die.
What is the law regarding attempted suicide in Arizona?
There isn't a penalty in any state for attempting to kill yourself.
Did Hitler commit suicide because he was part Jewish?
No, he committed suicide because the Russian Army was soon advancing to his position. He preferred death to capture.
What does State of Texas law say regarding suicide and life insurance?
Suicide and life insurance isn't regulated by state law, it is regulated by the insurance company and outlined in the insurance papers.
When did the Catholic Church allow people who committed suicide to be buried with a Catholic Service?
Up until recently, the Catholic Church considered those who committed suicide to have been guilty of a mortal sin and would automatically be condemned to hell. Thus they were forbidden a Catholic burial. However, recent advances in mental health science demonstrate that most of those who commit suicide are suffering from various forms of mental illness and not totally responsible for their actions. To be guilty of a mortal sin a person must be completely aware of the action they are taking and of its consequences.
