suicide
An accused pastor’s suicide: The pain we see and the pain we don’t
By Christa Brown — November 5, 2019
(RNS) — When the Rev. Bryan Fulwider, an accused rapist, ended his life, he didn't end the pain his alleged victim feels. To the contrary, it may well bring greater hurt.
Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie urges compassion after Jarrid Wilson’s suicide
By Alejandra Molina — September 12, 2019
RIVERSIDE (RNS) — Two days after Jarrid Wilson's suicide, Pastor Greg Laurie stressed the importance of seeking help when feeling depressed or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Pastor, author and mental health advocate Jarrid Wilson dies by suicide
By Alejandra Molina, Emily McFarlan Miller, and Roxanne Stone — September 10, 2019
(RNS) — News of Wilson’s passing followed a series of tweets he posted throughout the day Monday that dealt with suicide, including a post encouraging followers to remember that even though loving Jesus doesn’t cure mental illnesses, he does offer companionship and comfort.
In a time of rising suicide, religious communities move beyond condemnation to care
By Bob Smietana — April 25, 2019
(RNS) — Numerous faith traditions have a history of criticizing suicide as a sin. But some faith leaders are now working not only to offer those facing despair help in addressing the root causes of suicide but to remove the stigma that keeps so many suffering families quiet after the death of a loved one.
Bad priests, of all kinds, chase people away from Christ and the church
By Thomas Reese — December 19, 2018
(RNS) — For too many Christians, the church is not 'a field hospital for the wounded,' in Pope Francis' words; it is a country club for the perfect.
Making religious communities safe for LGBTQ kids
By Jane Clementi — September 19, 2018
(RNS) — My church taught that being LGBTQ was a sin. Like so many other LGBTQ youth, Tyler must have felt rejected, unwanted and shamed. My son did not believe he could be both Christian and gay.
Why religions of the world condemn suicide
By Mathew Schmalz — June 12, 2018
(The Conversation) — The ethics of self-inflicted death have historically been an important area of reflection for the world’s religions.
Christian group asks Netflix to pull ‘13 Reasons Why’ after teen suicides
By Mark A. Kellner — April 11, 2018
(RNS) — The American Family Association and other critics say the popular series, which will soon begin its second season, glamorizes suicide.
Nancy Pearcey and Jonathan Merritt spar on the hottest of hot topics
By Jonathan Merritt — January 26, 2018
Pearcey's razor-sharp mind combined with a compelling personal story makes her a powerful, if undervalued, champion for conservatives.
Almost four decades after Jonestown, an author looks back to look forward
By Kimberly Winston — November 17, 2017
(RNS) — A madman, a church, many people dead. It's not 2017 and Sutherland Springs. It's nearly 40 years since the November day in 1978 when the Rev. Jim Jones led more than 908 people to their deaths — some by suicide, some by murder. Jeff Guinn, author of 'The Road to Jonestown,' connects the dots.
Why did Aaron Hernandez write ‘John 3:16’ on his forehead before killing himself?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 20, 2017
(RNS) The verse is popular among football players. Before his conviction for murder, Hernandez had several other Christian symbols tattooed on his body.
Suicide among priests?
By Martin E. Marty — December 21, 2016
From the prosperous-appearing church of 1979 to the disappearing church of 2016, the Irish experience elicits responses on countless grounds.
Suicide leaves scars, not the stain of sin
By guest — September 29, 2016
(RNS) When it comes to suicide, I believe in a God who grieves with those of us who crumble under the weight of chemical imbalance, the side effects of medication, life crises, abuse or deep depressions.
Billy Graham’s grandson on his near suicide and whether he’s planning a comeback
By Jonathan Merritt — September 29, 2016
Tullian Tchividjian tells RNS he spent hours researching the best way to commit suicide during this period of despair.
Family of Muslim Marine recruit: Death wasn’t suicide
By RNS staff — September 14, 2016
DETROIT — Raheel Siddiqui didn't have any 'disqualifying conditions, medical or otherwise, during recruiting and processing into the U.S. Marine Corps,' a lawyer for the family said.
