This is obviously more for the religious members here but- do you ever ask God for a sign or for clarification on things? Do you ever feel like you've had a response?
I lean more towards atheism now but I was raised with someone who believed that suicides go to hell. That's quite worrying to still have as a nagging thought.
It's not massively clear in the Christian faith either way. So- this is my thought. If I get to the point where I'm more sure I'm going to go- I might try speaking to God direct- in case there is one. I'll say that I'm unclear on their stance on suicide but, it's something I want to do. Could they give me some indication if they're really against it? That's fair isn't it? That's how I'd deal with a problem in life. If you're worried something you intend to do breaks a rule- you get clarification.
Why wouldn't God answer? Why leave it to us to guess or interpret ambiguous texts? Personally, I don't think they will answer. I've known family members who were devout Christians pray to God to release them from the pain they were in. If God couldn't be arsed to help them, I can't see them having the time to answer my questions but still- seems fair to try.
Realistically- God could actually make it clear now. They must know what we're all thinking. So, why don't they?
