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Despair and Doctrine: Suicide Across Religious Traditions

A comparative theological examination of suicide in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism, exploring how each tradition interprets suicide through doctrines of will, suffering, afterlife, and divine justice, offering context to Dante’s unyielding vision in Inferno.

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Flaws in the Jay Report: Are Recommendations Enough to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation?

The Jay Report exposed systemic failures in Rotherham’s handling of child sexual exploitation but raises questions about its broader applicability and adequacy. While it emphasizes institutional reforms and victim support, it underplays justice, societal accountability, and systemic failures within the CPS, police, and social services. A more comprehensive national approach is needed to address cultural enablers, ensure justice, and create mechanisms for consistent oversight across the UK.

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