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Suicide: A Christian Perspective (IN: Is It Moral to Modify Man, ed. by C Frazier)
Vincent M O
The author presents Christian views on suicide & asserts that faith is the strongest preventive factor against suicide. Myths about suicide are discussed in detail & prevention is examined with reference to meaning & purpose, previous shortcomings, security, dependency needs, society, & the challenge of suicide. 41 Refs. (LH)