Listen now | From the audiobook Explanation of Catholic Morals - Chapter 69 directly addresses the question, "Is Suicide a Sin?", firmly asserting that it is a grave offense due to its inherent injustice against God, the supreme master of life. The text dismisses agnostic arguments against suicide as nonsensical given their rejection of a divine legislator and thus the concept of sin itself. It argues that while charity obliges self-preservation, the ultimate reason suicide is sinful is man's lack of dominion over his own life, a gift solely from God. However, the chapter distinguishes between direct suicide and indirect killing, where a morally indifferent act with a good intention might unfortunately result in death (e.g., risky medical procedures for health, self-defense, or saving others), deeming such indirect cases non-criminal if proportionate reasons exist. Desiring death to escape suffering is also sinful if it implies rebellion against divine will.
When my doctor asks me if I ever contemplate suicide, I tell them that if I ever do, I’ll just get a covid shot. They look at me like I have 3 heads. 😁
When my doctor asks me if I ever contemplate suicide, I tell them that if I ever do, I’ll just get a covid shot. They look at me like I have 3 heads. 😁
What about the modern day “assisted suicide “? I think that should be a sin too.
Yes, under Traditional Catholic teaching that is absolutely a mortal sin for those committing the act and anyone assisting or encouraging the person.
Yes that too in a sin