Moral Objections and Fear of Hell: An Important Barrier to Suicidality |
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| Authors: | Bart van den Brink Hanneke Schaap Arjan W. Braam |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Psychiatric Acute Care Unit,Eleos, Christian Institution for Mental Health Care,Amersfoort,The Netherlands;2.Kennisinstituut christelijke ggz, Center for Christian Mental Health Care,Amersfoort,The Netherlands;3.University of Humanistic Studies,Utrecht,The Netherlands;4.Department of Emergency Psychiatry,Altrecht Mental Health Care,Utrecht,The Netherlands;5.Department of Residency Training,Altrecht Mental Health Care,Utrecht,The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | This review explores the literature to test the hypothesis that ‘moral objections to suicide (MOS), especially the conviction of going to hell after committing suicide, exert a restraining effect on suicide and suicidality.’ Medline and PsycInfo were searched using all relevant search terms; all relevant articles were selected, rated and reviewed. Fifteen cross-sectional studies were available on this topic, and raise sufficient evidence to confirm a restraining effect of MOS, and sparse data on fear of hell. MOS seem to counteract especially the development of suicidal intent and attempts, and possibly the lethality of suicidal attempts. A differential pattern of influence of MOS on the suicidal continuum is suggested. |
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