sophia70
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- 2d ago
Worried about going to hell
I’ve been worried that I will go to hell and have lost a lot of my interests, personality and even music I like . I don’t know who I am anymore
AnonymousAnonymous
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My OCD appears in a similar form, in my fears of intrusive thoughts in relation to religion. I have learned through research that this form of OCD is known as scrupulosity and is quite common. I don't know what religion you follow, or how you view hell, but I find that the essential key to removing the fear of such thoughts is perspective. How is your perspective of God affecting how you respond to thoughts? Do you believe God cares about you? I am a Christian, and until I realized I can't control the content of my thoughts or when they come up, I consistently attempted to make myself feel better through study, prayer, and meditation (obvious compulsions). As I mentioned, our perspective of God changes us, and through grace I put away all my attempts to fight a futile battle. That's the entire point of grace - to pardon the wrong humans can't stop doing even when we try to do good. Do you believe God can forgive you and save you from hell?
Steven55!Steven55!
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- 2d ago
Why don't you speak to a priest or minister about it.
sophia70sophia70
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- 2d ago
@Steven55! They are just going to tell me I’m going to go hell
Steven55!Steven55!
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I highly doubt it, but look at it like this: what could it hurt, since you are already convinced you're doomed. BtW, what makes you think you are going to hell?
sophia70sophia70
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- 2d ago
@Steven55! Didn’t wait till marriage Wasn’t religious until recently Listen to rap music Don’t dress modest Drink alcohol
it's just a thoughtit's just a ...
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@sophia70 - I'm sorry that you are grappling with this. One thing that's worth keeping in mind though is that we tend to judge ourselves far more harshly than we judge other people. I think that's a human tendency in general, but especially true for those of us with OCD. We hold ourselves to standards that we wouldn't impose on anyone else. I would just ask you to imagine someone in your life, maybe a friend or family member, came to you with these same concerns. Do you think you would just write them off as doomed in the same way that you are telling yourself that you are doomed? I don't know you, but my guess is that your first reaction would be to point out to that person all the good things about them that make them worthy of being saved.
Steven55!Steven55!
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- 2d ago
@sophia70 So did St. Augustine (well, not the rap music) and look how he turned out...
julianofnorwichjulianofnorwich
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- 2d ago
@sophia70 I understand your concerns and i want you feel free! Rap music and drinking alcohol are not sins. Modesty is relative to the circumstances. Majority of people in this world did not wait for marriage. Be free!
Steven55!Steven55!
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@julianofnorwich All shall be well...
julianofnorwichjulianofnorwich
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@Steven55! Exactly! Julian gives me comfort!
ivrecivrec
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- 2d ago
Look who Jesus hung around with, those who needed forgiveness and those who the religious leaders looked down on. He will forgive you he took the weight of our sin on the cross. Look into his life and why he came
Love 777Love 777
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Me to, nowadays I see all kinds of evil things happening to people and I often wounder does God even care ? I pray for the war to stop for the evil things to stop happening to people, it already feels like I’m in Hell, but check out this video (Virgin marry miracle of the sun) (The story of Garabandal ) U can find it on YouTube, but I question who the true God is. Because there is thousands of religions and we could have been born into a different area in the world also being told that their religion is the truth, it feels so sad for me tbh 😞
Steven55!Steven55!
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- 2d ago
Seriously, you're young. God knows your heart. I do think you should see a priest or minister. Are you in OCD therapy?
vincenzokeezvincenzokeez
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- 2d ago
I’m pretty sure God who has compassion and love for his children would not want you to suffer
vincenzokeezvincenzokeez
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Especially if it could dissipate or disappear and you had a good life he’s still support and love you. This is OCD attacking your beliefs
Waging War Against OCDWaging War A...
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I’m curious - Did you grow up in a religious household? If so, what religion?
sophia70sophia70
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@Waging War Against OCD No I did not.
sophia70sophia70
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@sophia70 I became more religious after attending private school which was catholic which im grateful for but im Protestant
ivrecivrec
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- 16h ago
I think controlling intrusive thoughts is as you say futile. Thank GOD He sees our hearts. He is our comforter.
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itstiara
- Date posted
- 16w ago
Is anyone here Christian?
If you suffer from Christian OCD and feel Jesus hates you and you’re going to hell every few seconds but I keep fighting it because when I pray it says Lucifer and I refuse to pray to him. If I do Jesus will send me to hell. I’m terrified. When does it end. Some Christian’s are so peaceful, I want that.. why.. I feel cursed forever. I have faith in others journey… not mine. I’m stuck like this forever. My mind will never be the same.
Anonymous
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- 14w ago
Fear of going to hell
This is a realistic fear for me. Had it for decades.
Anonymous
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- 11w ago
I’m afraid that I don’t believe in God anymore.
I need some help. I keep having thoughts that I don’t believe in God anymore or that I don’t want to believe in God. I have always believed but I just recently started following him more closely. I did ask for Jesus to come into my heart. But now I’m scared that I have lost my salvation. It’s hard to read and pray and I keep getting thoughts that I don’t believe what I reading or that God won’t forgive the sins that I have done. I have been having panic attacks and I’m afraid I’m going to go to hell or I’m afraid that it’s true and I don’t believe in God. I’m also afraid that since God does know my heart what if it truly isn’t for him. I just need some help I’m afraid I’m never going to get back to normal.
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