Posts Tagged ‘suicide’
Is physician-assisted suicide a sin?
Question: Is physician-assisted suicide, otherwise known as medical aid in dying or death with dignity, a sin? What if the person is severely suffering from a terminal illness? If I was suffering I would want to eliminate my suffering. Answer: Throughout mankind’s history, God has demanded that life be respected. “Surely I will require your…
Read MoreI’m having trouble dealing with a murder-suicide
Question: Good morning brother, I am and have been conflicted with a serious and tragic event for about a month now. I would like some direction on how to deal with it if you could. Recently, a former elder of our congregation took the life of his wife and himself in what we commonly refer…
Read MoreThe Unwanted
Text: Psalms 10 I. How do we deal with those whom others don’t want? A. Terri Shiavo made the news and was the focus of attention for numerous months. 1. Her husband no longer wanted to keep her alive. He claimed that she wouldn’t want to remain in this state. 2. What I don’t often hear is that Terri…
Read MoreShould my friend marry a girl who flirts with other men?
Question: Dear Minister, I really appreciate your website and the time you put in to answer all these questions. I have a friend who shared this dilemma with me. I wanted to get your opinion about it. My friend is in a long-distance relationship with this girl who is a praise and worship leader in…
Read MoreMy life has no meaning, so why shouldn’t I take it?
Question: Hello Mr. Hamilton I am an 18-year-old male. I write to you because I am feeling extremely depressed and confused, almost suicidal, and have done for about a year or so. First of all, I would like to mention that I’m an atheist. I used to be a Christian, but even if I still…
Read MoreI have an incurable body odor issue. Why should I continue to live?
Question: My question straight forward and honest is would God send me to hell if I’m tired of living? Let me explain. For many years, I have been dealing with an incurable body odor issue, which causes me to smell of ammonia, regardless of how hygienic I am. This is not a matter of hygiene. …
Read MoreMy son just died of a drug overdose
Question: My son just died of an overdose and you judgmental hypocritical sheep wouldn’t know up from down. Answer: I’m sorry to hear of your grief. I’m a bit puzzled why you think someone literally on the opposite side of the world had something to do with this. I realize that you are just looking…
Read MoreI’m tired of living with this medical condition
Question: What’s the purpose of my life when I’m suffering from a socially isolating and debilitating medical condition? I kid you not, I’m so sick and tired of reading platitudes; I’m tired of begging, pleading, imploring God for help. What’s the point of living, if you can’t function as a whole person? What’s the point…
Read MoreI have been suicidal for years. I have so many problems and I don’t like who I am
Question: I have been suicidal for years, and nothing seems to get better. Most people went through what I have gone through and are doing a little better. I feel like some are bless and some aren’t. That’s life! I love Jesus and wish I was good enough for him. I know no one is…
Read MoreDoes it bother you that kids are killing themselves because you teach against homosexuality?
Question: Hi, I’ve been reading various parts of your website and have a question for you. I’m wondering how you feel about young people killing themselves when their churches condemn their gayness and, no matter how much they try, they cannot change to straight. You seem to say in one place that homosexuality is mostly…
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