Is Suicide a Cowardly Way Out?
People commit suicide for a variety of reasons, but the basic trigger behind this self-destructive end is that the prospect of death comes to represent the only release from the pain of existence. In cultures like that of ancient Japan, suicide was considered an honorable act for those who failed while Islamic extremists view suicide missions as a duty worthy of heavenly reward. For most, suicide is considered a seriously immoral and cowardly sin. In reality, the process of suicide is by far a more complicated tragedy.In general, suicide is not a single act, but rather, a long journey into despair.
Living creatures are programmed to defend against death and extinction, so suicide is a particularly unnatural act that most people cannot grasp. In many cases, biological defects result in depression and other serious emotional issues that can lead to suicidal thoughts. People with these emotions feel as though they are no longer alive, because they exist in a world of utter sorrow and hopelessness. Even the smallest disappointment or piece of bad news can send some of these individuals into deep depressions.
Those facing this sickness will often feel a compulsion to end their lives, because they want to escape their pain. Once an individual has convinced him or herself there is no hope of ending the suffering and the pain of dying will be less, an attempt at suicide is near. Although the act may be selfish as these people affect those around them, the term coward cannot be applied. Even the strongest of people have limits, so these people have simply been overwhelmed.
On the other hand, there are suicides involving those who seek glory or are facing serious consequences for things they have done. Absent an underlying condition, suicide may be a cowardly way out for these people. Cowards are people who shirk the repercussions of their actions, so individuals who commit suicide for this reason are cowards. Then again, we must be careful with judgment as more may have been going on before the act.
Suicide is a difficult concept for most healthy people to comprehend. Victims of suicide may be responsible for their own deaths, yet they are more often than not victims of underlying issues. It is not simply a choice to be made; suicide is a slow, terrifying process that can easily go undetected and unaddressed for years. Suicidal people struggle as they drift toward death, thus they need those around them to prevent a tragedy versus blaming them once they are gone.
Living creatures are programmed to defend against death and extinction, so suicide is a particularly unnatural act that most people cannot grasp. In many cases, biological defects result in depression and other serious emotional issues that can lead to suicidal thoughts. People with these emotions feel as though they are no longer alive, because they exist in a world of utter sorrow and hopelessness. Even the smallest disappointment or piece of bad news can send some of these individuals into deep depressions.
Those facing this sickness will often feel a compulsion to end their lives, because they want to escape their pain. Once an individual has convinced him or herself there is no hope of ending the suffering and the pain of dying will be less, an attempt at suicide is near. Although the act may be selfish as these people affect those around them, the term coward cannot be applied. Even the strongest of people have limits, so these people have simply been overwhelmed.
On the other hand, there are suicides involving those who seek glory or are facing serious consequences for things they have done. Absent an underlying condition, suicide may be a cowardly way out for these people. Cowards are people who shirk the repercussions of their actions, so individuals who commit suicide for this reason are cowards. Then again, we must be careful with judgment as more may have been going on before the act.
Suicide is a difficult concept for most healthy people to comprehend. Victims of suicide may be responsible for their own deaths, yet they are more often than not victims of underlying issues. It is not simply a choice to be made; suicide is a slow, terrifying process that can easily go undetected and unaddressed for years. Suicidal people struggle as they drift toward death, thus they need those around them to prevent a tragedy versus blaming them once they are gone.
