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Posted On 08/26/2008 11:34:29 by workindiligently

I saw a post somewhere about someone who had committed suicide.  I can’t find what I read or who it was by, but I want to share an article on suicide by Elder M. Russell Ballard, of the Quorum of the Twelve, from the October 1987 Ensign called “Suicide: Some Things We Know, and Some We Do Not.”  It is exceptionally written and quotes Elder Bruce R. McConkie, who was also of the Twelve, who taught, “…Persons subject to great stresses may lose control of themselves and become mentally clouded to the point that they are no longer accountable for their acts.  Such are not to be condemned for taking their own lives.  It should also be remembered that judgment is the Lord’s; he knows the thoughts, intents, and abilities of men; and he in his infinite wisdom will make all things right in due course.”  (Mormon Doctrine, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966, p. 771) You can find the article in its entirety at www.lds.org by following these paths:  gospel library, magazines, Ensign, past issues, 1987, October 1987, “Suicide: Some Things We Know, and Some We Do Not”

I hope this helps anyone who has been affected by suicide in any way.

Tags: Death Atonement Healing



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From: dazed-and-confused
08/31/2008 13:14:05

Thank you for this post.  I was not born LDS, and to be frank, without divulging too much, I suffered great abuses as a child that have left me with very deep scars.  And there have been times when I contemplated suicide, or at least, prayed for death.  I joined the church in 1998, after a lifetime of trying to come to terms with my "issues" and my search for the meaning of life (fostered no doubt BY those "issues").  So, i dare say, that I may have an opinion on suicide. Elder McConkie's words were a great comfort, and a blessing.   I have always believed that not judging, especially when you dont have a clue about the other persons life, is so very important.

From: Hemidakota
08/26/2008 13:29:16

The question was asked could she/he do this individual temple work after they committed the act. The answer is no. There is a waiting period of one-year from the time of the act and anything prior to this time frame must be cleared through the First Presidency.

I concur with both thoughts on our choices and what may happen in the final judgment for those who commit this act and we should not judge. For me, this is a heart wrenching moment when I see people who do this.





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