Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeGD, thanks for weighing in. Yes, we agree that Chesterton's point of view was not from within "a religious context"
“The man who kills a man kills a man.
The man who kills himself kills all men.
As far as he is concerned, he wipes out the world.” G.K. Chesterton
I think perhaps GB you may have misinterpreted the meaning of this quote. (Apologies if you haven't). I'm 'assuming' you have interpreted it in a religious context, in that a man killing himself destro ...[text shortened]... m experience, suicide in more often than not a desperate act from an individual overwhelmed by life.
but rather from his sense of morality which is generally applicable to the entire human race. ~GB
Originally posted by lolofThough professional counsel and intervention is available for many men and women with health insurance who may be contemplating suicide.
Since suicide is all about people who are no longer here to explain their actions, maybe it's irrelevant how we feel unless we know more about each individual case. Maybe we should just respect the fact that these tragedies are too complex for us to understand.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyChesterton also said:
GD, thanks for weighing in. Yes, we agree that Chesterton's point of view was not from within "a religious context"
but rather from his sense of morality which is generally applicable to the entire human race. ~GB
"Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese."
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWe don't always understand each other or each other's reasons or actions - we are not all rational beings.
Though professional counsel and intervention is available for many men and women with health insurance who may be contemplating suicide.
