I don't believe there is anything inherently immoral about suicide, but there are plenty of reasons to not take this ultimate action:
- Oftentimes, the emotional pain one is experiencing is temporary and the considered solution (suicide) is permanent.
- The pain and anguish inflicted upon family members and friends.
- Suicide can seem more preferable to facing serious issues, but that doesn't make it a better option.
- You get one chance to live. Even if my life sucks (which I feel it does a lot), I know I'm going to have an orgasm or eat a cookie every now and again. Little things matter.
As an aside, I'm completely supportive of assisted suicide for people with terminal illnesses. People with such illnesses will suffer physically and ultimately die so the notion and acceptableness of suicide changes significantly.
- Oftentimes, the emotional pain one is experiencing is temporary and the considered solution (suicide) is permanent.
- The pain and anguish inflicted upon family members and friends.
- Suicide can seem more preferable to facing serious issues, but that doesn't make it a better option.
- You get one chance to live. Even if my life sucks (which I feel it does a lot), I know I'm going to have an orgasm or eat a cookie every now and again. Little things matter.
As an aside, I'm completely supportive of assisted suicide for people with terminal illnesses. People with such illnesses will suffer physically and ultimately die so the notion and acceptableness of suicide changes significantly.
