I think there are different types of suicide, different issues and situations that cause suicide. In saying that, I think that when a person is truly suffering with a disease/illness, is at the end of their life (whether they are young or old), it is far more understandable, less selfish and can almost be an act of mercy as opposed to the suicides that are far more common in our society, (the type that are more or less cop outs).

For me, however, religion does not play a role in suicide or euthanasia. Mental Illness and the lack of attention to it certainly does. We have all had times in our life, when we didn’t think we would make it or didn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. I always am saddened when I know of someone who choses suicide as a way out – it makes me realize how lucky I am to have the belief, strength and perserverance and how others don’t. I feel horrible for anyone who deals with depression, addiction, etc….in the end I cannot judge them, I just know I am thankful I have the mental perception I have.

Thanks Lynn….you keep me thinking