The Prohibition of Suicide and Its Theological Rationale in Catholic Moral and Canonical Tradition: Origins and Development
This paper analyzes the nuances of the Roman Catholic Church’s opposition to suicide. First, we analyze biblical suicide cases, showing that these were not usually met with clear condemnation. Next, we show the development of the Roman Catholic Church’s moral teachings, with special attention to Aug...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
2023
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Journal of religion and health
Year: 2023, Volume: 62, Issue: 6, Pages: 3820-3833 |
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Canon Law
B Prohibition of funerals B Catholic ethics B Catholic moral theology B Suicide |
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