Wouldn't refusing treatment that would save your life be considered a form of passive suicide?  Suicide is frowned on by almost all religions out there so wouldn't refusing life saving treatment be a form of it since it would keep you alive?  Some sects forbid certain treatments but wouldn't refusing that treatment also go against religious teachings about suicide?
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I've thought about this question quite a bit myself.  To me, it is passive suicide.  I don't fully understand why certain groups don't allow any medical treatment and others only allow certain types.  If you believe in a higher power, then you should believe that your higher power gave medical professionals the knowledge and skills to aid you when you are ill.  Wouldn't shunning modern medicine be the same as shunning the plan your God has for you?  \n\nIf I put a gun to my head and pull the trigger, I've made a conscious effort to end my life.  If I refuse medical care knowing full well that I'll die, I've pretty much done the same.  I understand that some of these groups believe that praying will save them, but don't you think that higher powers have other things to attend to?  Is it not in the realm of possibility that they sent us doctors to help them out a bit?
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NO, NO, and NO. It is not for us to decide when we die or how we choose to die. That is God's decision and his alone. Of coarse that is just my belief and opinion but you asked. Doctors have taken an oath to preserve life, and to make patients comfortable, but when they choose to cross that line then they are breaking the oath that they have taken, which is wrong.  Suicide is wrong but I would never judge someone who chooses that path, I don't know where they are mentally, but if it is premeditated because of illness that can't be acceptable. We are suppose to endure to the end. Nothing less in God's eyes I feel is acceptable, but ultimately it is between a person and their maker.\n\n2 Cor. 1: 6 \n6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.\n\nSometimes we don't always understand things but all things are meant to bring us closer to our maker. In closing I wanted to include this story, I myself have gone through something very traumatic. I have experienced the refiners fire.\n\n The Silversmith\n\nMalachi 3:3 says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver". \n \nThis verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the Character and nature of God. One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible Study. That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver. As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire And let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to Hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest As to burn away all  the impurities. The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says: "He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver." She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver The entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed. The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, Oh, that's easy -- when I see my image in it" \n \nIf today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God has His eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in You.
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From one who has attempted suicide twice--your revelation is wacko.  We can't know something God doesn't want us to know.  God is omnipotent (all powerful).  You can't out think God.  And by the way most weird revelations, if they don't match up with the word of God are straight from Satan himself.  People commit suicide because they fell hopeless and helpless and Satan wants them to feel that way.  He wants you dead.
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In the statement, you said he "commits suicide". It's therefore understood that he was successful in taking his life and no one saved him. So that means that he cannot contribute to society anymore. If you meant that he tried to commit suicide but didn't succeed, then he will continue to live and maybe contribute to society. But the statement as written is valid.
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Unfortuately, we can't chose the way we're going to die.  Naturally, a slow death, caused by a cancer of some sort, is a horrible thing to go though, for the person with the cancer and their family.  Then again, a very quick death, caused by heart attack, stroke, etc. is much easier for the person who's dead, but still a shock to the family.  Either way....that's a very hard question to answer.  In my opinion, dying quickly is the lesser of two evils.
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It says nowhere in the Bible that you go to hell for suicide, now you may get punished in heaven, but that is much better than the alternitive. I would rather get beat to death and go to heaven, than live a fabulous life and go to Hell.
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We covered this in my Contemporary Moral Problems class. It really made me think about it in a different way in that I was kind of oblivious to how it could be abused. I always thought that if someone wanted to end his or her own life, they should be able to do so, especially if they were in any sort of pain. I realize that sucks for the family and friends of that person, but if they really cared about the person, they would understand and at least be there for them. But then you have to think about the Teri Shivos of the world who never mentioned whether or not they would want to be kept alive. The power now lies in the hands of the family and doctors. I think a better question here would be who should be allowed to handle such a decision. That involves an issue of power- a power perhaps no one should have over anyone. That could lead to someone killing another out of spite or even out of some sort of monetary gain. While I completely agree that if someone wants to end their life, they should be able to- but some serious thought needs to go into who should have the power if someone is unable to make that decision for themselves.
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He isn't going to commit suicide.  I've heard the same thing over and over and over.  I have always heard that if someone is really going to commit suicide they aren't going to call and tell you, they are just going to do it.
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Euthanasia is a form of murder and thus is prohibited by the Fifth Commandment. It is a grave offense against the dignity of the human person and also against God, the Author of human life. While motives and circumstances can mitigate one’s culpability, they do not change the nature of this murderous act, which must be forbidden (Catechism, no. 2277).
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No, if you are a Christian( that means you have recognized that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus Christ was God and came down to earth to die on the cross for you, rose again on the third day, thus conquering death and offering eternal life; have asked forgiveness and have allowed Jesus to come into your life.) Then no, suicide will not cause you to go to Hell. Yes suicide is sinning, but the moment you recieve Christ all your sins are erased even the ones you haven't even commited yet. That means God forgave you even before you commited suicide. Of course that doesn't meant that if your a Christian you can sin all you want...there are still consequences, but you'll never go to Hell. The Bible says that no one can be plucked from the Fathers hand.
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There's a possible answer that people often overlook, and it makes a lot of sense to me. God is willing and able to intervene, but doesn't because THERE'S NOTHING THAT NEEDS FIXING. EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE. \n\nI believe we each chose the life we're living, with all it's ups and downs,  because A) there was a lesson we wanted to learn from it, or B) it looked like a fun ride. And yes that includes rape victims and disabled people. Life seems cruel now, but after we die I think we'll be just fine.
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I am against it 'because we have no right to kill people. It is unethical for any doctor to declare that a patient is going to die or can't survive for long. Doctors keep on struggling to see a patient alive.So how can any one end somebodies life prematurely.It is UNETHICAL.
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Some illnesses/medical disorders can ONLY be cured by surgery or a medical intervention. It's not a matter of crossing your fingers and hoping that your child doesn't die. If you are truly religious you would realize that God has given people the ability and intelligence to be physicians for a reason. I think anyone that denies their child medical care for 'religious reasons' should be charged with neglect and attempted murder. There have been way too many cases of children dying from people that have distorted religious beliefs.
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Hello Vinod, I hope I am not misreading your question, but I wonder if you are asking this because you are considering ending your life. I was suicidal when I was a teenager, but the peace I have found through a relationship with Jesus Christ has given me not only hope but a reason to live. Please check out the links below for a little bit about my life and for toll-free numbers you can call if you are in the United States and can talk to people who would like to help you. If I can help in any way, please feel free to e-mail me at chad@jesusfreak.com. Have a good day.
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I don't know.  I have been to the point of suicide.  I used to say how dumb could a person be to even consider such a thing. People that haven't been there don't truly understand.  I don't know about a truly painless method;but I do know the true pain; hurt; despair; and feeling of emptiness when a person deems suicide is the only option.  I took a lot of pills thinking I would just drift off to sleep-seemed easy enough-didn't work I woke up sometime later.  I am diabetic I have stopped my insulin and ate sugar-undying stomach pain and vomiting.  I don't believe there is anything easy or painless about suicide.  Even if one was to succed with a painless method-what is waiting for us after our self affliction.  There are many different opinions on the religious viewpoint as to life after death of a person who takes their own life.  I'm sure many people disagree and most that do probably have never been suicidal;for what it's worth my personl opinion is a truly suicidal person is not responsible for their actions.  Their mentality is not of their norm;if it were than why are their actions and personality straying from happy times in life.  If you are considering suicide-talk to someone please.  For some reason I am still on this earth; I simply believe its not my time or I would be gone.  It's a struggle sometime but life is worth living.
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The nature of your questions disturbs me.  This isn't Alternative Medicine and it isn't an appropriate question at all.  If you're looking for a recipe for suicide, you will have to look elsewhere.
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I have always said that if my illness ever takes me to a point where I am suffering unduly, where my dignity and self-worth are  compromised, I would want someone to take my life if I couldn't do it myself. Because this isn't legal,  I wouldn't expect anyone to do this for me but it is how I feel on the subject.\n\nWe do it for animals, so that they don't suffer, and I strongly believe in these circumstances euthanasia is thr only humane way.