Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Suicide

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Suicide Caring for people in pain requires a rich theology of suffering. Mia Staub According to the World Health Organization, 703,000 people die by suicide each year. In 2020, “suicide was the twelfth leading cause of death overall in the United States. … [In addition, suicide] was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10–14 and 25–34, … and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44.” Although churches are becoming more sensitive to suicide issues, the topic has at times ... Continue Reading