I suppose the idea is that you get forgiven of all your previous sins, and the priest tells you that suicide is a serious sin, and he get absolve you for it, but God is understanding and merciful.
Makes the last moments more peaceful, which seems to matter more than the afterlife.
My father committed suicide, and I hope with all my heart that God was merciful, but to co-operate with such an evil and give it social sanction is an abomination.
Not “he get absolve you” but “he can’t absolve you.”
Not typo, not auto-correct. Mind-o.
Sorry about your Dad Heartwood.*Hugs*