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[Disclaimer: I am NOT suicidal and I am NOT glorifying suicide]

Let’s say someone has been suffering for years, whether it be a mental or physical health condition, and no longer wish to continue living. If we assume that everyone has the right to their own bodily autonomy, why isn’t suicide seen as a valid option to end their suffering, especially if the mental/physical condition is chronic and/or treatment resistant? I want to extent this logic to abortion, especially elective ones. If the mother has her own bodily autonomy, she is not required to use her body to sustain a life that she does not want. The same thing can be said for those considering suicide. They simply no longer wish to continue to live a life they don’t want, and ultimately, bodily autonomy supersedes all other principles. No God/source/entity should punish this choice as free-will is a fundamental principle of our existence, as observed by many religions and spiritual doctrines. Whether or not we chose to come here is debated. Nonetheless, choosing to “opt-out” so to speak should not be condemned.

[Disclaimer: I am NOT suicidal and I am NOT glorifying suicide]

I genuinely want to know your opinions on this. Let’s say someone has been suffering for years, whether it be a mental or physical health condition, and no longer wish to continue in this physical form. If we assume that everyone has the right to their own bodily autonomy, why isn’t suicide seen as a valid option to end their suffering, especially if the mental/physical condition is chronic and/or treatment resistant? I want to extent this logic to abortion, especially elective ones. If the mother has her own bodily autonomy, she is not required to use her body to sustain a life that she does not want. The same thing can be said for those considering suicide. They simply no longer wish to continue to live a life they don’t want, and ultimately, bodily autonomy supersedes all other principles. No God/source/entity should punish this choice as free-will is a fundamental principle of our existence, as observed by many religions and spiritual doctrines. Whether or not we chose to come here is debated. Nonetheless, choosing to “opt-out” so to speak should not be condemned.

[Disclaimer: I am NOT suicidal and I am NOT glorifying suicide]

I genuinely want to know your opinions on this. Let’s say someone has been suffering for years, whether it be a mental or physical health condition, and no longer wish to continue in this physical form. If we assume that everyone has the right to their own bodily autonomy, why isn’t suicide seen as a valid option to end their suffering, especially if the mental/physical condition is chronic and/or treatment resistant? I want to extent this logic to abortion, especially elective ones. If the mother has her own bodily autonomy, she is not required to use her body to sustain a life that she does not want. The same thing can be said for those considering suicide. They simply no longer wish to continue to live a life they don’t want, and ultimately, bodily autonomy supersedes all other principles. No God/source/entity should punish this choice as free-will is a fundamental principle of our existence, as observed by many religions and spiritual doctrines. Whether or not we chose to come here is debated. Nonetheless, choosing to “opt-out” so to speak should not be condemned.

It seems counterintuitive. If we come from an all-knowing Source, why be stripped of our memories and incarnate to learn “lessons”? What if we don’t want to incarnate and just stay on the other side in peace?