An elderly British woman was approved for a physician assisted suicide in Switzerland, though she was not terminally ill or disabled.
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Kay Warren: A Year of Grieving Dangerously
Words seem insufficient when discussing topics like suicide and mental illness. The grief they produce is not something that can be “fixed” with casual prayer or platitudes.
Belgium Senate to Vote on Child Euthanasia
A controversial measure allowing children the “right to die” is expected to pass the Belgium parliament on Thursday. If passed, the European nation would become the first in the world to allow terminally ill minors the option to end their lives.
Megachurch Pastor, Obama Spiritual Adviser Joel Hunter’s Son Dead in Apparent Suicide
Megachurch founder Isaac Hunter, who is son of another megachurch pastor Joel Hunter, was found dead in an apparent suicide, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Rick Warren Tells Story of Son's Suicide on CNN
Their interview with CNN is just one of the many ways the Warrens are fulfilling their vow to help fight the stigma of mental illness in churches.
Finding Significance in the Wake of Two Hollywood Suicides
From Marilyn Monroe to Kurt Cobain, Hollywood is no stranger to young celebrities who take their own lives. Wikipedia lists 243 "notable people" who committed suicide. Clearly, public acclaim is no guarantee of inner peace.
Rick Warren's Grief: Three Facts
First, those who make Christ their Lord never die. Second, those who make Christ their Lord never "lose" fellow believers. Third, God walks with us through "the valley of the shadow of death."
Church Leaders Tackle the Stigma of Mental Illness
Mental illness and suicide were taboo topics for many churches, seen as a kind of spiritual failure. But that may be starting to change.
Rick Warren Publicly Forgives Seller of Unregistered Gun in Son's Suicide
Pastor Rick Warren has shared some of his thoughts via Twitter during the past week as he and his wife Kay grieve the loss of their youngest son, tweeting Thursday (April 11) that he has forgiven the person who sold Matthew the gun used in his suicide.
Matthew Warren's Suicide and God's Grace
Is suicide the "unpardonable sin"? Absolutely not.
