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Originally Posted by PeacockAngel16
I have lived with overwhelming religious obsession (scrupulosity) for a long time. No therapist seems to really get that (either they decide to utilize religion in session or avoid the topic altogether). My girlfriend has been really patient with me. I keep going between religions, but end up back at Christianity because, while I don't believe in all of it or even agree with all of it (no offense to anyone at all), the fear of hell stops me in my tracks. I was raised Christian (in an almost cult-like atmosphere) and the fear of hell was drilled into me. The fear starts overwhelming me and I end up right back there again. My girlfriend is Christian, but she doesn't shove it down my throat or anything, though her family are very strict Christians. I almost feel like I should just give up, be Christian, let it take over my life, but at least have less fear of going to hell. But then which denomination is right? I obsess over stupid little details. I don't know what to do. This is literally keeping me from functioning properly in day-to-day life. Help!
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I'm sorry you have such a deep fear of hell. I'm personally a non believer, so i don't have any fears when it comes to the after life. If it helps any, most Christians don't believe in hell anymore. It's only the fundamentalists who believe in hell.
Hope this helps and good luck.