If someone found out they have cancer, but refuses treatment because of the harm full side effects and low survival rates, would that be considered suicide of sin? How about if you had no money to pay for treatment at all, because you would end up on the streets?
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Jesus advocated universal single payer healthcare.
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No, refusing cancer treatment is not a sin. There are reasons that are valid like the ones you mentioned.
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If you don't want to accept treatment that's up to you its your life. Stop concerning yourself about 'sin', there is no such thing.
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Basically, no, but it might depend on factors. If you had very early stage cancer and the treatment would not last long, and probably work; but if you refused you would eventually die, then I'm not sure. If you were in an advanced stage and treatments would only prolong your life, not save it, then I would say maybe not. It is sad that there are people who would feel the last one was an option, but many without health care are like that. It is one reason that the health care reform was advocated by many people. I think if you just flat out refused any treatment in the early stages, it might be construed as suicide by some.
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I don't know that it would be considered a sin - I suppose that depends on the belief structure of the individual. However there are many alternatives to modern medicine. Herbal and holistic remedies as well as Spiritual and energy healings are quite popular as well. Is this a real situation or just a wondering? Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this further. adriennehale@thelocalwitch.com
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If you refuse to have cancer treatment because you believe that God alone can heal you is not a sin I wouldnt say it is a sin if you dont want to have the treatment because you WANT to die...then that, i believe, would be a sin
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Whatever is not of faith is sin, the bible says. Psalms 103:3 says just as plain, God will heal ALL of our diseases.And he also says that he will meet our needs according to his riches in glory. So, the faith Christian always has an ouit for any problem that can come his way IF he stands in faith on God's great promises.
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No. To refuse treatment for yourself is not wrong. In general, if you are dying, you need not take extraordinary or troubling medical treatments. That a person wishing to have cancer treatment but being refused because of poverty is tragic; because of our market system this must be remedied by private charities or medical care for the indigent funded by government general revenue.
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Take it to God in prayer. In the meantime, do whatever you can to preserve your life.
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I personally don't see anything wrong with people refusing treatments for themselves, especially if the condition is terminal. It is their choice, but one must remember that God helps those who help themselves.
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