please understand I am not  about to commit suicide, I am just perplexed as to why I am responsible for all parts of my life but I do not have the right to chose my destiny as far as life expectancy.
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Honestly, they say it's illegal but (United States) I havent actually seen anyone charged with anything if they attempted it and ended up not dying. \n It's probably said to be illegal because when you become that extremely depressed where ending your life seems the only option- you're probably not thinking as clearly as say, on an average day minus that depression.\n Also, you cant murder people- so it makes sense you cant murder yourself without doing something illegal...\n I do think some circumstances they should allow it for say, cancer patients who are close to death etc...but for others, well- like I said, I havent even heard of them actually charging them with anything.\n They just ask you questions and if you'd like to be committed to a mental care facility till you're less at-risk if you're already an adult. Probably because if they were to charge you with something- you'd be even more suicidal, haha.\n What I'm perplexed about is that there's people who are amazed that (at least in the US) they arent living as "free" here as they thought I suppose. Is it truly surprising it'd be illegal to run your own life and it's span?
576954
We are the accidental products of unthinking natural processes, and therefore the meaning and purpose of life can be anything we choose.  For myself, I didn't choose to exist, but now I'm here I want to enjoy life, bring up my kids well, leave the world a slightly better place than when I joined it, and die having no major regrets about what I have or haven't done in my life.
237131
While I am terrified to die, I am a little  more than curious about what happens(if anything),after you die. My brain cannot grasp the fact that I am going to die, that is just bizarre!   I am so not ready.
95343
Good question. I have no clue. You would think we could choose our death if we had free will, but it seems as though we don't have free will, because from the very beginning we are born into this world of parents and circumstances not of our choosing. At some point, people believe, God begins to let us have "freewill". Either you believe that things are just because they are, or you believe that there is a greater power behind the scenes. What good is it to be of GREATER POWER, if you don't use it?\n\nAlso, death and birth are inevitable if you believe in evolution. If you believe in God, then they are not inevitable, it's just that God decided that it would be that way.
402016
Because the sin of suicide will keep you out of heaven.  If you decide to "play God" and take your own life you will find yourself in a literal burning hell for all eternity.  Sort of an "out of the frying pan into the fire" scenario if you will.  No matter how bad things get for you here on earth if you decide to check out on your own terms it will be SO MUCH worse for you on the other side.  Only God gets to decide when we go to heaven.
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Have a look at the other answers I have given before to other people. \nSuicide is not a solution to resolve your problem. and GOD is nor responsible, when you crack in your tests in life. You are going through difficult experiences, because GOD is loving you. Weak or unworthy people never have difficult tests. But when you are feeling a heavy burden who is cracking you, you always can pray for a small break, to breath, and immediately you feel free from your burden. For some time...only...and after your refreshment you have to take your carmic bag again, because all what is in this bag, you put inside by yourself in other life's in past. For now it is heavy, but the stronger you get, the better you can handle your life.problems and in some time (in the future) you even don't feel your bag...\n\nand there is another thing you should know. \neverybody has his place in history to fulfill his life. There is a giant Master-plan and everybody has it's place in history. when you commit suicide you are stealing other peoples experiences, who need to get in contact with you in the future. and they cannot fulfill their destiny, because you are not there. GOD has given you life and only He is telling you, when your way is finished. Killers, if you kill somebody or yourself are acting against GOD and his Master-plan of fulfilling destiny of millions of people incarnated on earth. Think about it, before you act.
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I believe we are set on a certain path for this life, and that path remains hidden to us until we pass on.  For this reason, life is better taken in stride, letting it unfold before you as opposed to expecting this or that.  We don't control anything, but rather live under the illusion of control.
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I'd rather know. That way I can decide what I will and will not accept or deal with. Not knowing let's someone else control your life. That just isn't acceptible!
375607
Sorry, but it sounds like a death wish and an easy way out to me. It would be much better if you spent your life doing good works in God's honor, struggling to make earth a better place for everyone, instead of waiting around to die or committing suicide. \nHere is my proposed edit:\n"From the day I was born I have been waiting for the chance to make this a better world for everyone and to help the light of God's perfection shine through me as much as possible. God will help to shape my destiny and give me purpose. I know life on Earth is not perfect, but I will not be lazy and will try my best to serve God in this way, even when it is difficult, so that on the day I die, I can deserve to find my way to the perfect land of God."
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First off you have my condolences on your loss. I too believe that taking your own life is a major sin as God is the Master of life and death.  There are many reasons why people feel they must end their own lives, and to those they leave behind, those reasons always seem inadequate. The Good Lord above understands why, and what was in their heart.  Judgment should be left to God alone, we place our values when passing judgment on others, and our values are not Gods. God may have very well have forgiven your husbands cousin.  I understand your dilemma about this, but my best advice to you would be to pray for his soul and speaking to your pastor about this sounds like a step in the right direction. I pray for you and your family that you may have peace.
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None. i'm an atheist. And I don't know what my destiny is because i don't believe that you can tell the future and you never know what's going to happen tomorrow (or in a year). respect is important. But it doesn't make it beautiful.
565134
Choose your own future. Do what YOU want to do, and don't worry about what others expect you to do. This is YOUR life not theirs.
28065
i wish it were legal. If a person wants to die, then why not? dont tell me " life is beautiful, it has its ups and downs, keep ur chin up" or anything like that, i say if ur uhmmm maybe 23 and over then u can decide for yourself. and at least this way u r not getting anyone else involved where they may be harmed like throwing urself into traffic, setting a fire, jumping off a building. we have a surplus population anyway. it should be a persons choice. im not suicidal by the way lol..and dont mean only when they have some illness, if someone wants to die, let them. and dont tell me its agianst religion, the person who wants to die doesnt care obviously, its not there religion or they have given up on it. and dont say that u hurt the ppl u leave behind, the person that wants to die is hurting obviously so he needs to think about himself first. he has kids? well hes not gonna be a good father anyway if he wants to be dead, kids wil be better off....wow hey where is this debate, i want to check it out lol. good luck
537952
Your destiny, although God knows what it is, is not predetermined. He made us with freedom of choice; it is how we exercise that choice that determines our destiny.
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maybe u dont have somthing to believe in ,, nothing to live for a goal that u will do anything to reach ,,\n\nTry to put an aim for ur life and think about it seriousley u will find that life contains many things that worths giving it a try .. life is full of joy and fun and love ,, just think about it as a chance and u will enjoy it .. \n\ngood luck
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I hate to be the one to break the news to you but, I have no choice. I have felt exactly what you're talking about. There will come a breaking point where you decide whether you want to live in the present or die in the past. I'm sure you've had your share of sleepless nights and anxiety attacks. But you have the power if you take it back to pick up the pieces and move on. You may never be the same, but why would you want to be anyway? Hasn't this guy wasted enough of your life and taken enough of it away? I promise if you just get up and put your feet on the floor and walk out into your life it won't be long before all this just feels like a dream you had long ago. Get out, be seen, find better, move on.
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You are still alive, and you still have to finish your life here on earth.  You are here to decide and the rest of life is not all that important except that you live your decision to the end.