Black and White thinking

[tripletiger1200]

Does anyone else here have problems with black and white thinking? Like you think that God is either really really harsh or really really soft? I have problems understanding the middle ground. I have a hard time saying "He will forgive me" but I am unwilling to believe that He is someone who does not forgive. How do you deal with that?
Also I want to thank everyone on this board who has been giving me advice and encouragement and prayers. You have really been lifesavers.

 

[raven1]

Idk before I started doubting God existed I never thought of him as harsh. Now I am the same way either I think he will be very harsh to me or forgive me. What scares me most is I don't know. I even think I am going to hell for thinking he is harsh sometimes.

 

[Mr. Runningfish]

Yeah, I have "all or nothing" thinking fairly often. >.<

 

[OCD=Owie]

I don't think I've been through you're specific example, but I know that OCD does make you think in pure good and pure bad. This is what leads to the thinking that, if you are even a hair away from the "good" towards the "bad," then you're ALL wrong. Basically, you can't settle for anything less than total perfection. (which is impossible.)

 

[tripletiger1200]

I had been having doubts that Jesus was the son of God. I don't doubt now, but how do I know the difference between doubting Him and rejecting Him?