The Rev. Martin Elfert, author of our Father Knows Best column, has been prompted to write two posts about suicide recently.
His posts come at a time when suicides are making headlines.
As suicide rates of military personnel have risen to about 22 per day, more light is shining on the struggles of people with mental illness or depression.
And, this week, a man protested France's approval of same-sex marriage by shooting himself at the altar inside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
At the same time, religious leaders are exploring how the church can better serve those with mental illness to prevent suicides. And the Mormon church has softened its position on suicide and church status.
Thoughts of suicide are a very private thing, but tell us, in this private poll, have you ever contemplated suicide?
