Subject: Is it a sin to committ suicide? |
Bible Note: Dear KBurgee, Thank you for your reply and feelings. I agree in part - when it comes to people who are running as you stated at the end. I would like to give you a small personal testimony. I suffer from the disease of depression. It was diagnosed over 10 years ago and it comes from a chemical imbalance. It is my prayer that someday God will heal me from this disease but until then I will remain on medication. There were times even while on medication that I have been suicidal. During these times my faith remained very strong. I had no doubt in my mind whatsoever that God could not handle my situation. I became suicidal because I felt that I did not have the strength, energy or desire to go on until He did. It is this overwhelming feeling that leads to suicide NOT that God can't handle it. I have found a site that I pray that all Christian leaders, ministers, and counselors will find and explore. I encourage you to go to: www.gospelcom.net/cdp . With the best intentions many of these people do much more harm than good to a person suffering from depression. In Christ's Love, prayon |