Not exactly religious OCD but religious related

So I'm a heavy believer in Jesus Christ and God. I do believe that he is real and I practice and spread the word of God every single day in my personal life. I have also recently shared going to church with a friend every week. There are moments where I watch shows that depict God in it and I get very defensive or straight up will not allow myself to watch or hear it. Whether it'd be saying something against God, using his name in vein repeatedly, or anything straight up mocking him. Especially that. There's a game called Animation Throwdown I'm playing and I've enjoyed it a lot. It's a nice time killer and I eventually got up to a point where Jesus himself appears as an enemy and I just said to myself "Oh." Really was not looking forward to that because I know how the shows in it depict God and it's for "comedic" effect and not in a positive light most of the time. It makes me not want to continue playing the game to be honest because I don't want God or Jesus to think that I'm ok with others making fun of them. I would think that the Lord would be angry at me for letting something like that happen or going through with playing the game, so I just haven't. I don't know what to do. I'm trying to get others opinions on this. It's either that or I just uninstall the game.

Kalidescope

Date posted: 9h

Fellow Lover of God/Jesus Here! Here are some thoughts from a sister on Christ & Fellow OCD sufferer: 1. Talk to God about it! He loves you...Invite Him into the struggle ❤️ Embrace your sonship! Embrace how much He loves you right in the middle of this wrestle! I felt led to share this verse: 11 For I know the plans I have for you (@BigGyro09),” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 2. I wanted to comment on this line you said as it stood out to me! " It makes me not want to continue playing the game...." I love your heart! It seems like your real voice came through when you said "It makes me not want to continue playing the game..." listen to the sweet promptings of our counselor/the Holy Spirit ...but reject shame! Reject "I think the Lord would be angry at me for letting something like that happen..." We are ALL on our journey with the Lord...it sounds like something inside of you is not okay with this...listen to that still, small voice....BUT know brother, that God loves you right where your at in your sanctification journey. 3. Check our Mark DeJesus....he is an authority on Christians with OCD. 4. Personally, it hurts my heart that a game with Jesus as the enemy exsists...I would uninstall the game out of love for the Lord, but not out of fear. Peace be with you!

BigGyro09

Date posted: 9h

Love this very much!! It really did feel like deep down this is something I did not want to keep doing and it was what made me stop playing. I've yet to pick the game back up because of it and I think that will be the last time I do play the game, out of respect for God. I thank you very much for how beautifully written this way and how much it truly helps. Thank you! :)

Anonymous

Date posted: 11h

Hmm this is tough, I’ve struggled with stuff like this too. It really depends how far it goes, and whether or not you can avoid it in the game. I usually group this kind of thing into “near occasion of sin”, a situation where it’s not inherently sinful to be engaging with it, but it’s a slippery slope and it could desensitize you to certain things that might cause you to sin down the road. For me, I would either probably try to find a way around this specific scenario in the game, or just find another game I enjoy to a similar extent that doesn’t have that kind of element. You’re definitely not alone though, there is a popular Youtuber whose content I enjoy but the person tends to take the Lord’s name in vain a lot so I’ve been distancing myself. It’s hard when it’s something you enjoy and wish it didn’t have that one element :(

Alby10

Date posted: 10h

Hi! I don’t have OCD but my daughter was diagnosed with it. I say that to say that I really don’t understand, truly understand, what you are going through, but although I don’t have OCD, I also have felt that feeling of guilt because I believe in Christ our Lord and I have also experienced times where I’ll watch a show (for example South Park) and they mock Christ this makes me think “this is so wrong” so I just want to say say that you are not alone and your feelings as a Christian are completely validated! The Lord knows your heart ♥️

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