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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Authors: Adamiak, Stanisław 1980- (Author) ; Dohnalik, Jan 1977- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. 2023
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2023, Volume: 62, Issue: 6, Pages: 3820-3833
Further subjects:B Canon Law
B Prohibition of funerals
B Catholic ethics
B Catholic moral theology
B Suicide
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