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When religious doctrine conflicts with love for someone who died by suicide

My brother killed himself two years ago and according to my family's religion he can't go to heaven, but I can't accept that the kindest person I knew is condemned forever.

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Doctrinal teachings about suicide are creating an unbearable tension between religious loyalty and love for the deceased.

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