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First Baseman

First Baseman

Retired athlete
Smart_Guy said:
Welcome aboard :D

I think it is okay to have lust since it is natural and an emotion and we are humans who can't change that, at least easily. I believe what we could do is control and moderate it. We have intelligence, composure and resolve in a whole different level compared to other creatures and that's what I believe we can use.

God created us knowing that, and He created us with it, so I know He knows and respects that.

I'm a single 33 year old virgin male who managed to stay like this all this time thanks to God's blessing and following his teachings. I lusted for so many things but I still managed to not let that get into me. If I did it, you can do it too.

Cheers!
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I admire you greatly for your accomplishments. Very, very good.
 
First Baseman

First Baseman

Retired athlete
Revoltingest said:
Greetings!

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Btw, I can't help you with the sin problem.
I'd just advise reveling in it.
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Nah, I'll pass on that advice. I do not want to continue doing the things I am now ashamed of having done.

Thanks for responding, though.
 
First Baseman

First Baseman

Retired athlete
Carlita said:
Welcome and congrads!

I always love seeing new Catholics join the Church. I too joined three years ago; I don't practice now because my beliefs became cleared when I found out what Christianity is really about--having a real relationship with Christ and the Church.

But, when I went to confession the first time that was a "life saver." The best I can think of, depending on the severity of whatever sin anyone goes through pertaining to lust, is make an appointment with the priest and talk it out. The first confession the priest gave me his card so we spent three hours talking. Believe me, you will not regret it.

From my personal belief, and I feel this kind of matches Catholicism You can is give offerings (your prayers, rosary, lighting candles, some people flowers), to the Eucharist. Develop a prayer life and go to a Cursillo retreat (http://www.natl-cursillo.org/)

Catholicism is deeply rooted in devotion and prayer life. Who is your patron saint? If you believe in praying to the Saints, you can also ask for help from your godly friends.

Anyway, my personal practices and beliefs are paganism and Nichiren Buddhism. I believe living our lives and practicing with the cycles of the earth is how we are called to live both in body, mind, and in spirit. I find (when it comes to sin) is to have something that represents what I want to get rid of. Other times I will spend time outside and pray out loud and let it all out. The earth takes care of us; so, I find my grouding there.

Saint Francis of Assisi was a lover of nature. You may like this if you are a "fall in love with creation" person: http://www.praying-nature.com/site_pages.php?section=St.+Francis+of+Assisi

In Nichiren Buddhism, we offer fruits and flowers to the Gohonzon, a scroll on which the Law is inscribed by a Buddhist Monk. It mirrors our Buddha nature: our pure inner self.

I see people offer fruits and flowers to various saints in the Church; that is a good idea if you believe in recieving prayers and blessings from Gods messangers. We chant Nam Myo Renge Kyo (I devote myself to the laws of cause and affect/to life) to the Gohonzon, and how we "get rid of sin" is chanting and communion.

Communion is also a great way of helping with any sin one deals with. I mean, if you really think of the Eucharist, put yourself in the priest point of view and see yourself taking the Eucharist (or Christ within you) and you do this as a meal--a communion--with like-minded believers... so you are literally part of the Body of Christ. Woosh feeling! In Mass, you go through His Whole Passion.

That's another way to go about any sins you may be struggling with.

Some things like practicing fasting even on non fasting days gives you a sense of what it means to sacrifice your sins to be resurrected in purity.

I personally don't have the "sacrifice to be pure" belief but more "sacrifice to uncover purity" already within. However one sees it, fasting is good too.

Anyway, again, welcome to the club. You'll find I type a lot.

Nam'
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Thank you. I think I'll stick with the Bible and the teaching of the Church and leave Buddhism and the like out of it.

Thanks for your insight into Catholicism and communion. Fasting is something I need to do but keep putting it off. My prayer life also needs work.
 
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Unveiled Artist

Veteran Member
First Baseman said:
Thank you. I think I'll stick with the Bible and the teaching of the Church and leave Buddhism and the like out of it.

Thanks for your insight into Catholicism and communion. Fasting is something I need to do but keep putting it off. My prayer life also needs work.
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Well, I mention Buddhism because Catholicism is an eastern faith. Catholics do give offerings as Buddhists: prayers to the Eucharist, flowers to various saints, fruits in some cultures and ask for blessings.

They do have an object of devotion as Nichiren Buddhist do: Eucharist.

They also have a source of that devotion that mirrors Christianity: Buddhism calls it Buddhanature and Christians call it "Holy Spirit of a born again christian"

The only difference between Buddhism and Catholicism when "getting rid of sin" is the perspective of sin, the source, and method of sacrifice to get rid of sin.

So Buddhism teaches a lot of what Catholicism teaches. Also, it mirrors a lot in scipture too. I wouldnt throw away the eastern views Church history and culture because they (Christ teachings) share teachings of the Buddha.

Nichiren Buddhist go to confession. We "confess" to the Gohonzon-to ourselves. For you, my advice is to pray to the Eucharist and talk with the priest. The Eucharist is (edit/rather than abou) your Lord's Passion. Confession is "getting it straight" with God.

So, I think in this RF you will find advice from people of all walks of life and belief. Keep an open mind here because if Christ is speaking to you, I believe He does through all people regardless the time period and faith.

In other words, you can hear God from anyone. Buddha is no exception.

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Here is a Catholic resource I think youd be interested in given your OP
http://oodegr.co/english/psyxotherap/healing_of_lust.htm

Nam.
 
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Nietzsche

The Last Prussian
Premium Member
First Baseman said:
Thank you. Please do not vomit on yourself or another person. ;)
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Don't kink-shame, man.

Regarding the "lustful thoughts" thing, while I don't really see the problem, if you really want to stop them just, well, leave them be. We want what we're not supposed to have, and by trying to 'confront' them, you're just making it seem better & better. In the words of Sir Terry Pratchett 'If somebody put a big red lever in a hidden cave with 'End Of The World Lever - Do Not Touch' on it, the paint wouldn't have time to dry'. So just leave them be and eventually things should clear up.

That, or perhaps you should consider spending more time with Misses Firstbaseman..
 
First Baseman

First Baseman

Retired athlete
Carlita said:
Well, I mention Buddhism because Catholicism is an eastern faith. Catholics do give offerings as Buddhists: prayers to the Eucharist, flowers to various saints, fruits in some cultures and ask for blessings.

They do have an object of devotion as Nichiren Buddhist do: Eucharist.

They also have a source of that devotion that mirrors Christianity: Buddhism calls it Buddhanature and Christians call it "Holy Spirit of a born again christian"

The only difference between Buddhism and Catholicism when "getting rid of sin" is the perspective of sin, the source, and method of sacrifice to get rid of sin.

So Buddhism teaches a lot of what Catholicism teaches. Also, it mirrors a lot in scipture too. I wouldnt throw away the eastern views Church history and culture because they (Christ teachings) share teachings of the Buddha.

Nichiren Buddhist go to confession. We "confess" to the Gohonzon-to ourselves. For you, my advice is to pray to the Eucharist and talk with the priest. The Eucharist is (edit/rather than abou) your Lord's Passion. Confession is "getting it straight" with God.

So, I think in this RF you will find advice from people of all walks of life and belief. Keep an open mind here because if Christ is speaking to you, I believe He does through all people regardless the time period and faith.

In other words, you can hear God from anyone. Buddha is no exception.

EDIT

Here is a Catholic resource I think youd be interested in given your OP
http://oodegr.co/english/psyxotherap/healing_of_lust.htm

Nam.
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Thanks for the resource. I shall read it and it looks interesting.
 
First Baseman

First Baseman

Retired athlete
Nietzsche said:
Don't kink-shame, man.

Regarding the "lustful thoughts" thing, while I don't really see the problem, if you really want to stop them just, well, leave them be. We want what we're not supposed to have, and by trying to 'confront' them, you're just making it seem better & better. In the words of Sir Terry Pratchett 'If somebody put a big red lever in a hidden cave with 'End Of The World Lever - Do Not Touch' on it, the paint wouldn't have time to dry'. So just leave them be and eventually things should clear up.

That, or perhaps you should consider spending more time with Misses Firstbaseman..
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Thanks. Good advice.
 
First Baseman

First Baseman

Retired athlete
Alitheia Aylso said:
It can be difficult, but I respect you for trying.
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I tried going to a church in which meditation was the center of the service. I didn't really get into it like everybody else did. Meditation is difficult and some people (like me) just have problems trying to do it while others seem to really get into it.

Thanks for you comment!
 
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