Suicide is a very taboo subject;especially within the Christian church. "Thou shall not kill is the sixth commandment (Exodus 20;13). Suicide is the act of voluntarily and intentionally taken one own's life ~ thus breaking the sixth commandment. To most people this an open and shut case; you don't kill others OR yourself. However, for people who have a mental health problem, it may not be that simple. People with mental health issues may feel like it's the only way out. There are some who honestly think the people around them; the people they love most, will be better off without them. Why some people may just decide in a blink of an eye to kill themselves and do so, 8 out of 10 suicides or suicide attempts are planned or the person shows warning sign of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors beforehand. Suicide can be seen as a very selfish act ~ and in so situation in might be. In all situation THE SURVIVORS are left picking the pieces. But for the most part, I don't think people who attempt or commit suicide do it just to spite someone. It's a personal thing, and I do think a lot people grieve over it before they make that final decision. I think a lot of people contemplating suicide don't speak out because the feel like they'll be criticized and judge for even the thought of killing themselves. Sometimes, well-meaning friends or family members will say. "Well, you just shouldn't feel that way." Suicidal thoughts are not something you can simply turn on and off with the flip of a switch. Many people believe if someone kills themselves, they win a one way ticket to Hell. We are told in verious scriptures in the bible not to judge. I think, like in any situation, God looks at and judges the heart of each person *Although I tried to do some research on this topic, most of this is my own opinion or from my own experience. So, PLEASE don't take this as absolute fact. I don't personally know anyone who's committed suicide. I have dealt with suicidal thoughts a lot in my own life, and that was the inspiration for this blog post. I pray the post is well received and is read by the people God intends it to be read by.*
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