Is there any good book discussing Christianity (or perception of Christians today) and Suicide based on current context in today's time ... including relevant biblical texts? As far as I know, all major religions in the world consider suicide as a sin, for e.g. Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam. It will be good also if there is some work done on whether there is a difference of perception between Catholics and Protestants.
Christianity Today has a good online article at http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/july10/30.61.html
When the Unthinkable Happens: What the Bible Says about Suicide
by Ron Gleason 2015 Tolle Lege Press
A fairly thorough older book: Suicide: A Christian Response: Crucial Considerations for Choosing Life Hardcover – February 17, 1998,Kregel
by Timothy J. Demy (Editor), Gary P. Stewart (Editor)
What Does the Bible Say About Suicide? Paperback – November, 1990
by James T. Clemons (Author) Fortress
You might also read the classic James Hillman, Suicide and the Soul, which examines the sociological, legal, medical, and theological perspectives on suicide and contrasts those with the position of the soul. Very thought-provoking.
C.S. Lewis does not address it directly, but "A Grief Observed" gives some good perspective.
As a theologian, I would offer the following reflection. Scripture teaches that, from the moment a person truly commits themselves in allegiance to Christ, they are guaranteed eternal life (John 3:16). According to the Bible, Christians can know beyond any doubt that they possess eternal life (1 John 5:13). Nothing can separate a Christian from God’s love (Romans 8:38-39). No “created thing” can separate a Christian from God’s love, and even a Christian who commits suicide is a “created thing”; therefore, not even suicide can separate a Christian from God’s love. Jesus died for all of our sins, and if a true Christian, in a time of spiritual attack and weakness, commits suicide, his sin is still covered by the blood of Christ.
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