My father-in-law shared a copy of And She Was a Christian - Why Do Believers Commit Suicide (published by NPH) by Peter Preus (a LCMS pastor). His wife committed suicide. He shares a short history of the views of suicide in the Christian church and then shares his interpretation of Bible passages as the apply to Scripture based on advancements we have made in better understanding mental health issues.
It opened my eyes to the struggles that many have with mental illness and depression.
One quote that I am wrestling with is this:
"Your loved one (who committed suicide) died because, according to his merciful wisdom, our God and Savior deemed it was time for him to die?"
I'd love to hear reactions to this quote.
It opened my eyes to the struggles that many have with mental illness and depression.
One quote that I am wrestling with is this:
"Your loved one (who committed suicide) died because, according to his merciful wisdom, our God and Savior deemed it was time for him to die?"
I'd love to hear reactions to this quote.
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