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"He seemed fine. He was happier at the end than he had been in years." "The bitterness was gone." "I looked to the future with happy anticipation. I felt he had finally arrived at a good place in his life." These are common themes-ones that those of us devestated by suicide wrestle with every day.
Insensitive persons will say that they are 'better off.' Some 'Christians' imply that the decessed will be damned to Hell because of the act. I was told by one person that perhaps my husband did not have enough trust in God to ease his pain. In retrospect, I know that he had a very strong faith. He wrote in his suicide letter that he trusted that he would be with our God and Savior....in Paradise. Those of us remaining are left with the guilt that we did not prevent it. Did I fail as a Christian? Why did God let this happen? How did I miss it? Here is where our stuggle begins.... |
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My Experience |
I returned home from work to find my husband dead on the ground behind the house. This experience changed my life completely. I hope others can find the help, comfort, and inspiration that flowed toward me, by the grace of God, in their own communities.I make no claims for holding mental health or spiritual health creditionals. Don't count on me as a counselor as I am not one. I have listed professional resources in my area of the country. I suggest you consult your local Hospice bereavement center and pastor for local organizations that help victims of a loved one's suicide. "Among the most common faith groups in the U.S., Protestants have the highest suicide rate; Roman Catholics are next; Jews have the lowest rate.
Followers of religions that strongly prohibit suicide, like Christianity and Islam, have a higher suicide rate than those religions which have no strong prohibition (e.g. Buddhism and Hinduism.)" (Copyright © 2000 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance) | |
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Christian Perspectives on Suicide |
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This is a largly academic article relating the social ethics of suicide and the Christian view. Written by William E. Phipps, professor of religion and philosophy at Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia. |
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Christian perscpectives on suicide |
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Biblical Passages that Discuss Suicide |
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Ontario consultants on religious tolerance has published passages in which suicide was either used or contemplated in the Bible. A fairly non-biased commentary/explanation is included with each of the passages. It is worth reading. |
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The Bible and Suicide |
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Resources |
HEALING AFTER LOSS by Martha Whitmore Hickman
Daily meditations for working through grief.THE HEALING JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF: YOUR JOURNAL FOR REFLECTION AND RECOVERY by Phil Rich.
Work book style book to help you process your grief through journaling. |
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CarePartners Hospice Bereavement Department |
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Asheville, NC
Bereavement Services
(828) 251-0126 | |
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