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Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by graciella(f): 11:08pm On Apr 06, 2013
The Saddleback Valley Community Church announced on Saturday that Pastor Rick and Kay Warren ‘s youngest son, Matthew , has committed suicide after the 27-year-old’s long struggle with mental illness.
In a statement, the evangelical megachurch remembered the son as “an incredibly kind, gentle and compassionate young man whose sweet spirit was encouragement and comfort to many.” Matthew apparently suffered from mental illness, depression, and suicidal tendencies. He took his own life on Friday.
“Despite the best healthcaretavailable, this was an illnessthat was never fully controlled and the emotional pain resulted in his decision to take his life,” the statement said.
The Southern Californian megachurch was founded in 1980 by Pastor Warren, who has become an influential evangelist and author of well-known books like The Purpose Driven Life.

SOURCE : http://nzewine..com/2013/04/pastor-rick-warrens-purpose-driven-life.html

But why Suicide? Is that the best option?
Re: Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by FromGuiriga(m): 11:13pm On Apr 06, 2013
graciella: The Saddleback Valley Community Church announced on Saturday that Pastor Rick and Kay Warren ‘s youngest son, Matthew , has committed suicide after the 27-year-old’s long struggle with mental illness.
In a statement, the evangelical megachurch remembered the son as “an incredibly kind, gentle and compassionate young man whose sweet spirit was encouragement and comfort to many.” Matthew apparently suffered from mental illness, depression, and suicidal tendencies. He took his own life on Friday.
“Despite the best healthcaretavailable, this was an illnessthat was never fully controlled and the emotional pain resulted in his decision to take his life,” the statement said.
The Southern Californian megachurch was founded in 1980 by Pastor Warren, who has become an influential evangelist and author of well-known books like The Purpose Driven Life.

SOURCE : http://nzewine..com/2013/04/pastor-rick-warrens-purpose-driven-life.html

But why Suicide? Is that the best option?

My condolence to the the pastor and his family. May his son rest in peace.
Was it the best option? I don't know. To him it was the best option at the time...
Re: Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by Nobody: 11:14pm On Apr 06, 2013
very sad and tragic.

May God help them bear this grievous loss.

sad
Re: Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by Nobody: 11:17pm On Apr 06, 2013
Funny, there was a thread on mental illnees being caused by demonic affliction just yesterday.. Hmmm..

Rip To the lad..
Re: Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by plaetton: 5:09am On Apr 07, 2013
RIP to the lad and condolence to the family. We are all somehow diminished when this type of tragedy occurs.

However,my atheist mind cannot help but wonder silently:
1. Is the this tragedy going to be marketed in the near or distant future as a test of Pastor Rick Warren's faith?

2. What happened to the megatons of daily prayer power that a powerful(?) pastor usually purveys to his teaming flock of faithful? Are prayers not meant to prevent or arrest such tragedies?

Millions of my countrymen will troop to churches this sunday morning to offer thanks ,offer their earnings, and beseech the omnipotent god to save them from lesser tragedies, and even the petty circumstances of their lives.

3. Will there be prayers at his funeral thanking god for his mercies and his wisdom?

I just hope that in the near or distant future, this tragedy will not be marketed to showcase god's steadfast love, strength and comfort.

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Re: Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by Candour(m): 5:43am On Apr 07, 2013
What??!!!!! shocked

sad sad sad cry cry

This thing called depression is on the increase.It's terrible.

condolences to the pastor and his family
Re: Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by Nobody: 6:04am On Apr 07, 2013
We should stop making suicide out to be this sad thing.
To my mind, its the ultimate expression of free will.
Re: Pastor Rick Warren’s Youngest Son Matthew, 27, Commits Suicide by graciella(f): 7:42am On Apr 07, 2013
BoboYekini: We should stop making suicide out to be this sad thing.
To my mind, its the ultimate expression of free will.


*shocked* you don't mean it? Since when?

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