Godsplaining Church Teaching on Suic!de
Feb 27, 2025
The discussion dives deep into the sensitive topic of suicide through the lens of the Church, emphasizing healing and faith. Personal experiences reveal the pandemic's toll on mental health and community. Insights from St. Thomas Aquinas highlight self-preservation and the value of life. The conversation advocates for compassion, exploring the balance between moral responsibility and God's mercy. Individual contributions within the church community are celebrated, underlining the importance of support and resilience amidst struggles.
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Personal Impact of Suicide
- Many people's lives are deeply affected by suicide, including the speakers themselves in their priestly ministry.
- This reality grounds their discussion in personal experience rather than abstract moralizing.
Suicide versus Natural Self-Love
- Suicide opposes the natural human inclination for self-preservation and proper self-love.
- When someone sees life as bad or unbearable, it signals deep psychological or spiritual brokenness.
Community Impact of Suicide
- Suicide harms not only the individual but also the entire church and community they belong to.
- Each person has unique gifts meant for the church's building up, so absence is deeply felt.