"In most societies and religious traditions, suicide is seen as a tragic act linked to despair, mental illness, or social breakdown. Yet, historically and across cultures, there have been times when suicide has been accepted or even valorized—viewed as a noble sacrifice, a spiritual transition, or a protest against injustice. These acts are not solely personal but are embedded within systems of meaning that grant them theological, esoteric, and political significance."
January 1, 1970