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Maybe you should kindly show him what is wrong with his understanding, rather than make fun of him.

With all due respect, Calvinism brings more tradition to the reading of scripture than most denominations with an Arminian bent. Besides, if you are truly coming at this with no preconceived theological framework, I would hope you would be less confident that your interpretation of scripture is...

Out of curiosity, why do you feel that God wants you to abstain from caffeine? That is, what is the reasoning behind your decision? No pressure to respond if you don't want to; it's a personal decision. I'm just curious to know your thought process.

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A tip from Dr. Jeffrey Schwarz, a leading expert on OCD: OCD may mimic reality, but reality never mimics OCD. Therefore, if it feels like it might be OCD, then it is OCD. If an impulse or conviction is "real" -- that is, in line with your ideology and a healthy perception of reality -- you will...

Have you tried addressing the side effects? I wouldn't want to quit a drug that helps. It seems like it would be a lot of effort to try another drug that might take awhile to start working and might have other or worse side effects. Psyllium is a fiber supplement that helps a lot with...

Including one or two quotes from another work isn't dishonest; it's taking inspiration from another writer. It's very common to include little nods to other works that you like. Sometimes this is deliberate; as a way of paying homage to the writer's favorite works (here's an entire list of such...

If this were a sign from God, what would it be telling you? You know how kids sometimes say things like "If I hit that street sign with this rock, it means my crush will go out with me"? That's kind of what this sounds like; it's probably just wishful thinking.

Hi all! I am starting a course of low-dose Naltrexone to try to cope with my OCD and anxiety issues. It's not the most conventional treatment, but it is favored by many doctors with a holistic/naturalist bent, especially for anxiety. I am hopeful for good results, and excited to try this new...

Thank you guys! I really appreciate your answers and can't wait to start learning.

Greetings from the Protestant camp! I am a non-denominational Protestant who has recently begun to doubt some of the tenets of the faith I grew up with. I have become quite confused and despondent, as Protestant Christianity no longer seems to stand up to intense philosophical scrutiny, and I...

What is your denomination? Because you are from Greece, I am going to assume that you are Orthodox. According to Wikipedia, in the Eastern Orthodox church, "Orthodox understand that the confession is not made to the priest, but to Christ, and the priest stands only as witness and guide." I don't...

I'm really sorry. This is definitely something you need treatment for. Have you talked to a doctor about this? I don't think smoking is a sin; so there's no need to worry about that. It's a good idea not to smoke because it is bad for you, but right now, when you're going through such a...

Good for you posting despite your OCD telling you not to! That's the only way to get over OCD; to just ignore the compulsions. I don't think God works that way; making deals and rewarding or punishing people for not keeping them. But I know the OCD makes it feel like he does. I say, do your...

I am of the opinion that it's not sinful to dream about doing sinful things. In your case, I don't think there's anything to repent about. We tend to dream about the things we think about; it's just your brain trying to process your anxieties from the day. It's not even a sin to think about the...

Don't let the "lack of faith" thing bother you. The Bible advocates using medicine. When Timothy had stomach problems, Paul didn't tell him to power through or pray for a miracle. He told him to take some wine to calm his stomach. I know that people who say that mental illnesses shouldn't be...

Humans are hardwired to feel fear. It's a natural emotion that God gave us, and we can't fully control it. Please don't put people down for feeling natural human emotions. You can be afraid and still trust in God, and claiming otherwise puts unnecessary condemnation on people. OCD is caused by a...

I understand that. It's so hard; it's like my brain doesn't like to be at peace. :( I guess it can serve as an encouragement, in a way. When a new fear develops, I try to stop it right away by telling myself, "Your brain is just coming up with a new obsession. No need to worry; it's just like...

Ah, I understand. I sometimes do the same thing. I eventually found that, for me, it wound up being a compulsion that I did to make myself feel better. Like all compulsions, it eventually made the problem worse, not better. And saying stuff over and over again left me open to making mistakes and...

If you think that saying one word on accident will make God up and abandon you, I think you need to adopt a higher view of God. He isn't waiting around looking for an excuse to leave you. "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day...