I don't think about it.

If I had to choose I would say hell, because you took the easy way out, and didn't fulfill your life purpose :))

If only we knew the answer to that one. I can paint 1 picture that suicide seems like there would be a hell. If you was a killer and then before the cops busted you you shot yourself. I think that you get off pretty easy if there is not a hell. So maybe there is not an eternal hell, or maybe there is. If not maybe you will just get punished in a different diminsion before you can enter the gates of heaven and be tested to make sure of the purity of your soul. lol who knows..
Good Question..

I don't think The Lord would damn to hell a person who escaped this life in despair, but I can assure you that He would weep like hell!
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I agree with justrosie!!

Tough question. Energy never dies. We change into a different kind of energy. Suicide doesn't affect the energy of the person who does it; but it sure screws up the energy of those left behind.

this is a largely debated issue among Christians. I have been taught all my life that the only unforgiveable sin is committing suicide. The Bible states however that the "unforgiveable sin" is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. I can't say that I have ever found anything definitive about suicide in the Good Book, one way or the other. 95% of the time however, I am NOT willing to take my chances. Hell here to even POSSIBLY go to the literal Hell? Not even BP is bad enough to risk that...(IMHO)

I think about this question alot. One of my best friends growing up shot and killed himself; he was BPI. I am pretty convinced that God would not condemn someone who is not thinking rationally, but it still worries me. I think the fear is what keeps me from actually doing it; although I was pretty close to it before being hospitalized early this year.

Having to sit back and watch the negative affects on the ones that love you---or being forced to see what could have been made of your life and how much happiness could have been realized if you hadn't given up.....seems like a pretty fitting punishment---and much worse than a life feeling sorry for yourself or living with despair..

NJelsen that is a pretty good synopsis. That would be hell for me. That would be an intense punishment to suffer the consequence of a choice on others; knowing that there will be no relief from that realization.

WhenI am depressed I sometimes believe I am experiencing hell here, Karma. What I do know is we are eternal. I was a flatline from taking an entire bottle of desipramine, the professionals "saved me". It is not hell, too incredibly wonderful to even describe (then again maybe it was a delusion). JMO, but I don't believe a LOVING GOD could possibly punish me eternally for anything. I'd go in a minute when I am depressed, but I am too scared to try more violent, effective methods, with my luck I'd get saved and have to face everyone I again. I too try very hard because of my family, but I dissociate, psychosis, and I can't even remember doing it.

If you are feeling suicidal you should get help right away. no i do not think suicide is a sin. it is a desperate act by some one who for some reason can not think clearly at that moment. I have been there many times and have tried it. almost successfully. My down stairs neighbor completed suicide two weeks ago. His mother is destroyed. But no it's not a sin.

When i say "sin" I mean some thing that would send some one to "hell".

I think people who commit suicide are not mentally well and God knows that. I believe He gives you the opportunity to express your sorrow and true repentance at the time of death. We are assured Heaven through acceptance of Jesus Christ as our savior. I dont believe God judges us in our illness, He understands our hearts. Hugs

I just kinda leave that up to God. I'm not him/her and don't pretend to even faintly know what is on his/her mind.

I can tell ya that there are many unsuccessful suicides in nursing homes.

There is a condition called "locked in syndrome" where the person is aware of what is going on (at least in the room) but cannot respond in any way.

That is hell.

I was on psych ward once where there were 2 guys - used guns. One of them only blinded himself, the other shot out his emotional center completely. Otherwise, they are "just fine".

That knowledge keeps me from every trying again.

I believe that if we are suicidal, our motivation for staying alive should be to fulfill our promise to cherish and value the life God has given us. To value how deeply we can hurt those who love us and will live with the sorrow of our choice. Again, God knows our heart so I constantly ask myself if my heart is right. If I am contemplating suicide, I may be mentally distorted, but is my heart right? Am I considering all those that will suffer because of me? Am I considering what value my life truely has and do I have the right to end it selfishly? Hugs