kinda bring this full circle, i think, just a bit... what if the person is completely happy and wants to go to Heaven right now because they want to be with God?
draka - i guess that depends on what you believe. if you believe in reincarnation, then yes, you will be born again. as for catholicism, each person has their own soul (even those that are miscarried or aborted). so in affect, if you die, you go someplace, but not back to earth for "round 2".
suraj-
i'm not looking into taking my own life. it just seems that in these troubled times where so many are suffering emotionally/physically/missing their love/alone, etc.... why wouldn't they put their faith into something that tells them to believe how great it is, and as long as you do...
But can there ever be a time in someone's life where they feel so compelled to be with God, in Heaven, to be in His glory, that they commit suicide so that person may be with Him? I guess that is the question I am asking now. Some people are so sick of the pain and frustration and that they...
thank you for the warm welcome and the differing points of view. i appreciate them.
follow up for Heneni-
well, has there ever been the thought that part of God's plans is for us to commit suicide? what if someone was sitting with a gun ready to shoot themself but hasn't yet and a tree...
for those who have a spiritual belief or an honest answer, i was wondering what your thoughts were...
which is worse:
selling your soul to the devil to get what you want
OR
committing suicide
i know from what i am taught, both are bad, but is one more of a mortal sin than the other?
if...