Can people who commit suicide go to Heaven?

I'm sorry you feel that Heaven is not real. I however do, because God promises us that he will prepare a place in Heaven for his children. I will pray for you and your friend.

eeseharden : Very generic ansver. I am sure you can do better

...the bible is perfect, exccept for one mistranslation ("hell") and maybe some errors in copying geneologies form likely men's records.. but people can (and have) read some things wrong.. for example how often is - "God is the savior of ALL, especially those that believe" quoted? - as far as other things brought up in this thread, evolution as a theory of origins is very quickly being outdated, tho you wouldn't know it, and many will not volunteer the information.. I'm going to start some posts on some of these new scientific findings - and the almost total lack of any data and observations supporting the theory of evolution, soon.. What is more and more coming to light is "intelligent design" i.e. an intelliegence behind all physical manifestation [in my opinion - i.e. intelligence behind all creation, creating and sustaining - it doesn't always matter to believers, for most of us believe because we have met and had experiences with God, or His Son.. and it's hard for someone to come along and say - hey! that person you know, doesn't really exist! - But I just happen to LOVE science. I also like discussion and debate.. so I try to keep up to par with all the arguments.. please read my other post above-:))

I'm trying to do just that. But my uncle isn't alive and I am concerned about him. I am not trying to give anyone any ideas. I just wanted to hear some input on a topic that is very important to me. But thank you for posting.

Actually I like your sentiment, but that alone isn't enough to convince me that my uncle may be in Heaven. Good acts and good deeds won't get you into Heaven. It's wrong because God's word tells us it is wrong. We have a very forgiving, loving, awesome God. But for what he has done for us we should be willing to give all to him. And I truly believe in God, who sent His only son, Jesus, to die on the cross so that all who call upon his name as their savior can be forgiven of our sins. So yes my uncle did what he did out of love for his wife and that is to end her suffering. That doesn't make it right in the eyes of the Lord. I pray that he was forgiven though.

I agree that it would be difficult to be forgiven, if possible at all. I hope prayers will help.

That is true...only God knows for sure and he makes the decisions.

I appreciate your commenting. But what confirmation do you need about a Heaven or a Hell? God's Word says it, so it is true. Believing in God is key, but even Satan believes in God...and he fears God. What you do in your life and how good or nice you are will not determine your place in Heaven. You must confess that Jesus is Lord and you must believe that with your heart for He knows our hearts. I pray that you will search your soul and read the Bible. I'm so confused as to why so many people have so much doubt. I will pray for you JellyBeans.

I completely understand what you are saying and this isn't crazy at all. If you believe in God and his mercy, then how can you doubt His Word? Your response certainly gives me some much needed encouragement.

Thank you so much for this response. I do pray for him still and others like him. Thank you for your encouragement. I like to believe that too.

You are the first Luthran I have heard from. It's nice to get a different viewpoint. We pretty much believe that those who turn away from God are the ones in the end who will remain unforgiven. Thank you for encouraging me.

I agree with you that it is not for us to decide...that is totally up to God. You are correct on that one. Thank you for joining in.

What are the options you are referring to? Do you believe that murderers can be forgiven? What about an example that I gave earlier? What if you commit a sin and before you can ask forgiveness, you die? Are you condemned then to Hell? Please explain this a little further. I want to know what you feel are the options. Thanks.

I respect your thoughts on this. I just believe that it can somehow be forgiven. It may not be for us to understand, but I do think it is possible. Thank you for your response though.

God bless you for your sentiment. I like to think that is the case too. It certainly gives me comfort, not just in this case, but others as well.

I agree that we cannot really know what God's decision on this will be. He and He alone knows all the answers. God will forgive the sins of those who believe in His power and authority and accept that He is our Lord and Savior. In that case, only those who never accept Him have committed the unforgivable sin. I do appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

That's a view I hadn't thought of either. I'm sorry about your uncle as well. I pray that God has forgiven them both. I guess we'll have to wait until we join them in Heaven to find out for sure.

Thank you for that reassurance.

I do agree that we have no right to destroy what God has created, but murder is also a sin...and it can be forgiven. So I have to believe that if a person has been saved, and chooses to end their own life, they will have to answer to God for that decision, but I still believe that can be forgiven. Only blasphemers cannot be forgiven.