I don’t know why people post things like that. I guess they’re interesting to think about, but I know these topics can be really triggering for so many people, including those without OCD.
I totally agree that religion can be stressful. It’s actually a big reason why I distanced myself from it for a while. For a time, I was pretty atheist, but slowly, my belief started coming back, just not in the same way. I do believe in God, but not in a way that aligns with any particular religion. To me, God is forgiving, loving, all-knowing, patient, and understanding.
The way many religions and churches describe God often comes with a lot of conditions: “He’s all-forgiving *except* [insert rule here],” or “He loves you *unless* [insert another rule].” There are always so many “buts,” and I just don’t believe that. I think what truly matters is who you are as a person, your soul, your intentions. You don’t have to constantly explain yourself because God already knows and understands your struggles, doubts, and who you are at your core.
I believe that the image of God presented by many religions has been shaped, and in some ways distorted, by human interpretation. So, I choose to believe in my own understanding of God, and I find comfort in that. A lot of us struggle with feeling like we’re bad or even “evil,” but we’re not. And I trust that God knows the difference between someone who is truly evil and someone who is simply struggling.
That’s why I no longer fear eternal punishment. If God is truly ever-loving, then doubt, disbelief all of that would be forgivable. At least, that’s what I believe. I don’t know if any of this helps you, or if I’m just rambling, but I wanted to share my perspective.