Posted by mair on July 23, 2002, at 15:04:14
In reply to Ah Bob, posted by Susan G on July 23, 2002, at 12:01:04
> "I do appreciate your concern about how some people who are suicidal might interpret this. I asked out of a true desire to know and I'm not up to doing a thorough internet search of all religious philosophy on this subject. While I understand it is a sensitive subject, I felt (and still feel) it is an appropriate one to ask. As far as those who are potentially suicidal, I would think that answers to this question would not make them think, "Whew, now that I have the go-ahead from God, I'm off to off myself". "
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SusanI'm a little confused here too, because the statement Bob objected to wasn't the positive "you're fine with God even if you do commit suicide" message but rather the very negative "you'll rot in hell" message. The only thing I can extrapolate is that it's an ok topic for discussion, and the issue may be how you express your view not that you can or cannot express it.
Just a guess
Mair
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