Hi everyone I'm new here so I need to get used to things round here is there anyone experiencing blasphemous and sexual thoughts about God and the holy ghost or even has experienced it because I am and I would like to overcome these thoughts is there any advice you can give me is there any websites that will be able to help me overcome this any help will be appreciated please help me I just want these thoughts to go away thank you in advance

@CHELSEABLUE1 I’m still trying to figure out how to cope, so I apologize if my methods aren’t the best. I try to remember that these thoughts, horrible as they are, are still only thoughts and that they’re from my OCD rather than my heart. Then I try to carry on with whatever it is I’m doing.

Hi there. I’ve struggled with obsessions about blaspheming the Holy Ghost for a year now. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. I would say that God knows what you’re dealing with and that OCD can only try to hurt you with things that are out of character for you.

The book "The doubting disease" has great resources for scrupulosity.

What’s the Holy Ghost?? I know this probably seems like a stupid question but I’ve never heard of that before

@Ayelet There are three parts of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is God’s Spirit.

Oh okay got it thanks Catlady for explaining :)

You’re welcome? @CHELSEABLUE1 It’s important to remember that everything OCD says is a lie. These thoughts are fueled by the attention you pay them. I know it’s hard, but try to ignore them. They should get weaker with time.

Thanks everyone I'll try the book the doubting disease

Thanks catlady I would like to know how you cope with it if it's ok

That's ok do you get any help for this catlady and if so what did they say did they say that you will have or did they say that you can overcome it completely do you ever argue with the thoughts

No, I’ve never gotten professional help for this. I do argue with my thoughts, but I’ve heard that’s something I shouldn’t be doing because it gives the thoughts attention. So I don’t necessarily recommend it. I haven’t heard much regarding full recovery, but I do know you can get it more under control.

I would recommend getting some help I've heard the same thing I've had some help with this but it didn't work because I'm not comfortable with just ignoring the thoughts I like you keep arguing with the thoughts I don't find it easy to just ignore them I just want to get them out of my mind as soon as possible although sometimes longer a bit too much at times do you ever do any meditation if so is there any apps you would recommend I only have access to Google play store if it helps I also have internet connection also do you know of anyone that has blasphemous thoughts

The book "Overcoming unwanted intrusive thoughts helped a lot". As a teenager I was super religious and I had blasphemous thoughts against the holy ghost. Now that I am not religious, my blasphemous thoughts turned to what is the most sacred thing to me now, which is mu daughter. That book taught me that those thoughts were like an allergy ('cause I am the opposite of them) - that took away a lot of power. ERP witj an OCD specialist helped me overcome the thoughts in a matter of weeks - When I got to the clinic I was so ashamed - I couldn't look at the therapist in the eyes. She asked what was the matter. I told her that my thoughts were horrible - she asked me to say them outloud. I said they were disgusting. She said it didn't matter. I said it - she wrote it down and said, now repeat it outloud ad nauseam. She was so non-chalant about it. I was in shock. I habituated to the anxiety super quickly and the thoughts stopped being threatening therefore they started to be less sticky.

TRIGGER WARNING!!!! @CHELSEABLUE1 I’ve never done meditation either but I have considered meditating on God’s Word when my mind is racing. I’m afraid of seeking therapy for my blasphemous thoughts because I’d be encouraged to say these thoughts out loud and the Bible says it’s unforgivable to speak against the Holy Ghost. I in no way, want to trigger anyone. There is the belief that the unpardonable sin can’t be committed in this time or that the verses that say this have a deeper meaning because of the context. But I’m not going to risk it. I have gotten much better in the past year and I’m still trying to learn about how to treat OCD from being more adamant about ignoring the thoughts to taking natural supplements. I’m not sure if I know of anyone who suffers from blasphemous thoughts.

Thanks Fernandov I'll have a look for that book how long did you have the blasphemous thoughts before they started to be less sticky is there any app on Google play store that you would recommend I'm thinking about doing Erp although I don't want to any more help would be appreciated

Catlady I'm glad that it has got better concentrating on the Bible is a good idea I read the Bible now never used to but I want to become a fully fledged Christian and I need to get baptized and just to let you know I've gone in for help but I never kept up with the sessions I was too lazy I couldn't get up in the morning so I was dismissed on all except the last sessions I had they do sometimes ask what your thoughts are but because I have blasphemous thoughts against both God the father and the holy spirit I told the them what thoughts I had against God the father I do have the same thoughts against the holy ghost they won't force you to tell them the thoughts

Catlady Sorry pressed the share button to early I attended all last sessions do you only have blasphemous thoughts against the holy ghost or is it also God the father and Christ also I have heard that it is not possible to blaspheme against the holy ghost before baptism i still recommend avoiding that sin altogether you ever been baptized in your adult life or received the holy ghost? I know how you feel about not wanting to blaspheme against him because i still have that fear myself I'm also trying to find something that will help I'm not going to give up I hope that what I've said helps i hope that we can work together on this to overcome this

It makes me so happy to hear that you’re interested in Christianity! Welcome! That’s good to know about therapy. Thank you for telling me. I mainly have blasphemous thoughts against the Holy Ghost, but I believe I’ve had them against God the Father and Jesus as well. I don’t know as much about blaspheming the Holy Ghost as I wish I did. I do know I’ve received the Holy Ghost because of my belief in Jesus, but I’ve haven’t been baptized yet. You may already know this, but water baptism is a commandment but not a requirement for salvation. I’m not trying to belittle the importance of baptism, but I believe Christians should realize when their beliefs about the requirements for salvation is flawed. Never give up hope. I’ve faced hopelessness regarding this life multiple times and even regarding the next life. A year ago I believed I actually had committed the unpardonable sin. I was consumed in terror, dread, and fear every day. I found peace only in sleeping, but it was there as soon as I woke up. My head wouldn’t stop racing. At one point, I pretty much stopped talking because I was afraid of saying something against the Holy Ghost. It was the worst thing I’ve ever been through. With everything else I’d faced, I knew when my life was over I would find peace in heaven. A year ago, I believed that was gone. But now I’m doing much better. I still have doubts, but I’m more certain about my salvation and I’m not consumed with fear the way I used to be. We can get through this and we have a loving Father to guide us❤️

Thank you that's ok you deserve to be happy too it I thought baptism was a requirement I know it is very hard to cope with it sounds like you've gone through a tough time i will never give up hope I have nearly said something against the holy ghost on a number of times each time open my mouth I either have a blasphemous thought or I'll think holy spirit which I'll try switching with God so I don't have an offensive thought against him ask God to help you with your doubts I get them myself I'm glad it's got better you're right we can get through this and we will yes we just need faith i willI'll have a look on the internet and Google play store and see what I can find within next couple of days I will let you know if I find anything if you want to chat tomorrow then just text like this I'll keep an eye on my page

I’d love to chat more with you. I’m definitely going to ask God to help me with my doubts. Thank you for saying that. I’m also interested in whatever you find on the Google Play store.

Likewise I'm going to do the same thing you're welcome ok I'll let you know what I come up with

Catlady I've found an app called moodtools I've downloaded it myself it's got some meditation on it hope it works for you I'll keep looking for other apps

Ok thank you. I’ll definitely check it out?

Ok I'll carry on looking