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Pastor Rick Warren's son commits suicide

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The Southern California church headed by popular evangelical Pastor Rick Warren says his 27-year-old son has committed suicide.

Warren's Saddleback Valley Community Church said in a statement that Matthew Warren had struggled with mental illness and deep depression throughout his life.

"Matthew was an incredibly kind, gentle and compassionate young man whose sweet spirit was encouragement and comfort to many," the statement said.

"Unfortunately, he also suffered from mental illness resulting in deep depression and suicidal thoughts. Despite the best health care available, this was an illness that was never fully controlled and the emotional pain resulted in his decision to take his life."

Read more: Pastor Rick Warren's son commits suicide | Fox News
 
I just read that on the news. What a tragic occurence, my heart goes out to the family.
 
Can someone please explain to me why this family's personal tragedy is anybody else's business, much less news?
 
Can someone please explain to me why this family's personal tragedy is anybody else's business, much less news?
He's a national figure, he did an interview on TV with John McCain and Barack Obama when they were running for president in 2008.
 
That doesn't sound like a national figure to me.

Is is a public figure, he is the pastor of a megachurch and has several books.

Public Figure + Tragedy = New Coverage.
 
Sad news. I cannot imagine to know that sort of heartbreak. I pray I won't.
 
Given the individuals involved, I'm sure the parents will go thru all the theatrics and proclamations of grief, but 3 weeks from now you'll probably be hardpressed to notice they'd "been through" anything.........................
 
suicide is horrible for the family and friends.

condolences.
 
Given the individuals involved, I'm sure the parents will go thru all the theatrics and proclamations of grief, but 3 weeks from now you'll probably be hardpressed to notice they'd "been through" anything.........................

Regardless of your feelings about this guy, do you really think having your son battle mental illness his entire life and then commit suicide doesn't hurt? Really uncalled for
 
Given the individuals involved, I'm sure the parents will go thru all the theatrics and proclamations of grief, but 3 weeks from now you'll probably be hardpressed to notice they'd "been through" anything.........................

Parents who lose a child never get over it. Ever.
 
Parents who lose a child never get over it. Ever.

A "real" parent suffering "real" grief about something "so terrible" WOULDN'T be able to issue press releases. Period.......................
 
A "real" parent suffering "real" grief about something "so terrible" WOULDN'T be able to issue press releases. Period.......................

What press release are you referring to?
 
Very very sad, and this is the first I've heard of it. Thanks for posting the news.
 
Given the individuals involved, I'm sure the parents will go thru all the theatrics and proclamations of grief, but 3 weeks from now you'll probably be hardpressed to notice they'd "been through" anything.........................


You really think that just because this guy is what he is... pastor of a big church, somewhat of a public figure... that his son's suicide was nothing to him? How astoundingly cynical.


Are you always this charming or was you major in college Offensiveness 101?
 
Given the individuals involved, I'm sure the parents will go thru all the theatrics and proclamations of grief, but 3 weeks from now you'll probably be hardpressed to notice they'd "been through" anything.........................

Frankly, I think that is a BS response, by a callous individual. I have lost a child, as many other parents have, and regardless of your lack of regard or feeling for the family, I can assure you that they will suffer. Maybe their suffering will please you.
 
What press release are you referring to?

His referral today to his son suffering from depression............Must be real nifty to be in the fastlane of selfabsolution................
 
His referral today to his son suffering from depression............Must be real nifty to be in the fastlane of selfabsolution................

You really ought to quit while you're behind.
 
His referral today to his son suffering from depression............Must be real nifty to be in the fastlane of selfabsolution................

It's very sad to lose a child by suicide. You never forget that. Condolences to the family.
 
Given the individuals involved, I'm sure the parents will go thru all the theatrics and proclamations of grief, but 3 weeks from now you'll probably be hardpressed to notice they'd "been through" anything.........................

This is one of the most uncharitable, low posts I’ve ever read. I am going to be charitable, though, and chalk what you said up to extreme immaturity rather than malice and wretchedness.
 
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