suicide
Moral injury: An assault on the soul
By Martin E. Marty — August 31, 2016
...just to watch parades or hear macho defenses of the military or ponder theological “just war” arguments will not go far enough, now that we realize anew that moral injury of this sort can be fatal to individuals and cultures.
Canada drafts assisted dying law that bans ‘suicide tourism’
By Reuters — April 14, 2016
The option to die with a doctor's prescription would only apply to adults suffering serious and incurable illness and where death is reasonably foreseeable.
Film aimed to help families prevent LGBT youth suicides
By Reuters — April 3, 2016
It is focused on helping families support LGBT youth even if they are not in sync with the parents' religious beliefs or cultural values.
The Judas in each of us (COMMENTARY)
By Jay Lowder — March 24, 2016
(RNS) While we refuse to admit the likeness, in some ways our reflection looks a lot like Judas.
Renowned Latino theologian accused of abuse dies, suicide suspected
By David Gibson — March 15, 2016
(RNS) The death of the Rev. Virgilio Elizondo, called “the father of U.S. Latino religious thought,” came nearly a year after he was accused of sexually abusing a boy 30 years ago.
Does a new study show a link between teen suicide and Mormon populations? (COMMENTARY)
By Jana Riess — March 14, 2016
(RNS) A new study looks at teen suicide rates in Mormon-heavy states. Does it prove there's a problem? Not so fast.
Study shows link between teen suicide and Mormon populations
By Jana Riess — March 12, 2016
A new study shows that teen suicide is higher in states with substantial Mormon populations -- in Utah, it's twice as high. What does this mean?
Pope Francis: World headed toward ‘suicide’ if no climate agreement is reached
By Reuters — November 30, 2015
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — "Every year the problems are getting worse," the pope said. "We are at the limits. If I may use a strong word I would say that we are at the limits of suicide."
Suicide by any other name (COMMENTARY)
By Kirsten Powers — October 14, 2015
Verbal cloaking is the stock in trade of the “right-to-die” forces. The Orwellian-speak they employ to describe their effort is telling. It’s death by euphemism.
Bill allowing physician-assisted dying moves forward in California legislature
By Reuters — May 29, 2015
If passed, it means that Californians will not have to move to another state, as Brittany Maynard did, to seek a legal prescription to end suffering from a terminal illness.
Army chaplains need training to help suicidal soldiers
By Gregg Zoroya — April 9, 2015
Chaplains who are part of the Army's first line of defense against suicide say they need more training in how to prevent soldiers from killing themselves, according to a newly published survey.
Is being Jewish a political liability in America’s heartland?
By Lilly Fowler — March 6, 2015
ST. LOUIS (RNS) For some, the disadvantages of being a Jewish politician are tangible. And they're amplified for Missouri candidates who must win over rural voters with little exposure to the faith.
Death of Mo. gubernatorial candidate roils state GOP
By Deirdre Shesgreen — March 5, 2015
(RNS) Right before his death, Tom Schweich called reporters saying he was going to go public with allegations that Missouri GOP Chairman John Hancock had been telling people Schweich was Jewish.
Brittany Maynard’s death: Does suffering have spiritual meaning? (ANALYSIS)
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 3, 2014
(RNS) By dying at age 29, Maynard signaled that she saw no point in needless suffering. And if suffering is optional, then it might also be spiritually meaningless.
Suicide rates among Jewish teens drop as religious devotion grows, study finds
By Lauren Markoe — October 2, 2014
(RNS) A new study finds that more religious Jewish teens are less suicidal than secular Jewish teens, bolstering previous research that suggests faith offers a degree of protection.
