Why do people in church commit suicide?

Why do people in church commit suicide? It’s been four years since I tried to commit suicide. Through the grace and mercy of GOD, I woke up in the hospital prophesying to the young black doctor from Morehouse. The doctor said, “How do you know that about me?” I said, “Man, do I have a story to tell.” A year later, I was interviewed on CBS 46 Atlanta addressing depression, suicide, worship and serving the community. Why do people in church commit suicide? (1) The lack of true fellowship [feeling alone]; (2) The lack of real ministering; (3)Lip service [lies]; (4) Favoritism; (5) Discrimination; (6)The shame of asking for help for fear of rejection; (7) Being different (8) Verbal, physical and sexual abuse in the church by leaders (9) The lack of real unconditional love (10) Excuses (11)Too busy doing religious service, but not being a service to anyone in need (12) Putting all of their time, talent and money into taking care of the pastor of the church and the operations of the church building, but not caring for the least of these (13) The lack of support (14) The lack of bringing resources together to meet the needs of the least of these I’m one of the least of these - hungry, homeless, sick and incarcerated by the age of 22. I’m also a messenger from GOD and a watchman. I’m currently 46 and disabled, but still I serve the least of these. But, when I truly need help, asking and begging for it, there was no one there for me. This is one of the many reasons that organized religion is falling GOD, Christ, the Holy Spirit and the least of these. The lack of love in the church. The lack of love from the church to the world. But what I do hear all the time is, “Tithes and offerings. Volunteer your time and talent.” But what I rarely hear is, “What can I do to help you?” A homeless friend told me one cold Sunday morning, he was sleeping on the church steps when a church member told him to get off the church steps before she call the police on him. He said, “Prophet, not once did she ask me if I was cold, or if I was hungry, or thirsty.” He started crying as he was telling me what happened. Even as I am sitting writing this, I’m crying from remembering his hurt and disappointment. So many believers are in a position to help someone, but leave it up to the pastor, the church building or organized religion to help them. So many believers are missing out on the opportunity of being a face to face blessing to someone because they have gotten so caught up with religion, traditions and denominations, pastors and their church. GOD has allowed me to go through so much in life, so I can minister and care for the least of these and address the needs of the least of these in away that organized religion and believers that are doing well off aren’t. - Prophet Mr. Timmell A. Carter I went to school for the arts, sciences, entertainment, business, and mass communications with a background that ranges from arts education to international affairs and a passion for social and world issues ranging from child abuse to the environment. (1/19/2020)