Quick discussion as to why the Catholic Church declared suicide a sin. In the 2nd and 3rd century, there were ‘Christian’ suicide sects. They for so numerous that the church declared suicide the ‘unforgivable’ sin to discourage these sects. No other doctrinal reason.
The decision as to how to end her life, facing zero recovery and only pain, crippling hospital and doctor costs, and the emotional toll on her family, has clearly been thought out and it is not anyone else’s right to tell her no.
I’m Catholic and I don’t know what to say. Can’t begin to imagine what has driven this young woman to such a horrific decision.
I have read in recent years that the Catholic Church in America has relented from its harsh judgement in some cases of suicide (no Christian burial, burial in unconsecrated ground) based on the theory that no one in their right mind would choose to commit suicide.
Insanity equals exoneration, so the belief goes.
Always possible to pray for a miracle.
Oh, interesting... Didn’t know about those early suicide sects.
Speaking only for myself, I could never condemn this unfortunate young lady for taking her own life under such circumstances, any more than I could condemn the people who jumped out of the towers on 9/11. She’s facing the same moral decision. Decision, hers.