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  • I'll let you dig up your own scriptural support. I do want to point out a few key things I'm going to simplify a lot of this: 1. Jesus died so all would be "saved". 2. To be saved you have to be "sorry" - no not just say "I'm sorry." but actually BE sorry. 3. Judas was so terribly 'sorry' he ended his own life. Seems to me that suicide in this case is the ultimate demonstration of contriteness. Since the subject and the person Judas was contrite with (sorry for offending, and wanting forgiveness from) is Jesus, we can assume that Judas is now sitting with the Lord.
  • This is a great question. Honestly, we can't be sure, but Jesus seemed to make it extremely clear in his prayer: "While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled." John 17:12. So, it's pretty clear what happened to Judas.
  • There is a difference between regret and repentance. God wants repentance. If for example a murderer get caught and sentenced to death, he regrets getting caught but may not necessarily repent. Judas Iscariot did regret perhaps because he was afraid of a consequence that God may have unleashed upon him or his conscience bothered him. However he did not show true repentance by going to God, rather he went to the Jew's to return the money. Repentance involves praying too. We must remember that God is the one who forgives not the Jewish leaders who were standing in opposition of the Christ. Judas did not look to God and regret is not the same as repentance.
  • I would wish so, but scripture doesn't make it look likely. Jesus said about Judas that it would have been better for him if he had never been born. A possible path had been laid out for him, but apparently, he didn't follow it. Very sad.
  • Don't worry about him. Everyone is a child of God and ultimately everyone does find their way. The scriptures that supposedly say otherwise are misinterpreted due to the western idea that we only have one chance to get things right. Don't worry about him, he is doing fine.
  • Naw, as I understand it, he had a restraining order slapped on him for stalking
  • No. Judas is in the bottom of the lake of fire and eternal torment. My 2 cents.
  • We are commanded by Christ not to judge others so we leave final judgment to God who alone knows each person's heart including that of Judas. Catholics believe suicide when committed in full knowledge and deliberate consent is a complete turning away from God (a mortal sin) and will send a person to hell. There are 3 conditions of a mortal sin: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent. While suicide (or any kind of murder) is always a grave matter, people who commit suicide may not always have full knowledge of what they're doing. Drugs can definitely impair one's thinking, as can other things, such as diseases, intense pain, or anguish. Therefore, suicide is not automatically treated as a mortal sin. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: On mortal sin, paragraphs 1857-1859: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect1chpt1art8.htm#1857 On suicide, paragraphs 2282-2283: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art5.htm#2282 With love and prayers in Christ.
  • Personally in my opinion, people who commit suicide are mentally ill just as people who have cancer are physically ill. Maybe they have been devastated and in turmoil and do not know where to turn. And, all of us are capable of getting in that position. We fool ourselves if we think that we are above getting this depressed. God is merciful. His mercy and grace extend beyond our comprehension. As far as Judas was concerned, I don't off hand have any bible verses and quit honestly would have to consult my minister about this. Your question was honest and reasonable.

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