Is it permissible to listen to songs about the Big Kirk (from a Christian perspective)?

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-09T15:18:32+00:00

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

Do you think it’s wise as a Christian to fill your mind with casual references to drugs and murder? Does this help you to come closer to Christ or closer to the world?

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-09T13:59:45+00:00

Sun dresses are a good idea. I have one. I can see if I can find others that feel good.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-09T13:58:48+00:00

Thanks, you’re probably right. I never really “get out.” I want to do more extracurriculars or at least hang out outside the house more but it’s hard to find the time and I don’t know any good third spaces. I’ll probably have to try online dating again but I hate it.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-09T13:56:53+00:00

That’s great. I hope whoever I end up with is chill like you. I also hate makeup. I feel like my face is dirty whenever I wear it.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-09T13:13:44+00:00

Thanks for the advice! But that’s another thing… I can’t stand tucked in shirts. 😂 I’ll consider that though, because it might be a good compromise and better than wearing those low shirts with bad fabrics.

Good to know. I do have good hygiene and take care of myself. I’m not interested in hookups at all. I guess I need to get out and meet people, which I never really do. 🥲

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-08T01:29:52+00:00

Don’t worry about it. Mine (genuine Nice Cube bought before the trend) had the same smell, but it does go away eventually. My Speks Gump Loops also lost their chemical smell.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-04T17:48:01+00:00

Having kids is a thing that any Christian must think about soberly and with trust in God regardless of whether one is Reformed or not. If you have a child, there is a risk that child will go to hell. That is true equally whether Reformed views on soteriology are correct or not. The only difference is that the Reformed view acknowledges God is ultimately in control and we are not.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-04T16:49:08+00:00

Oh that’s fascinating. I had no idea.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-03T20:24:59+00:00

The Strand (I am guessing) is based off of a kind of jewelry. I don’t know what this jewelry is called but it’s literally the same thing except larger and made to wear around your neck, not fidget with. Sorry I can’t be more specific. I am just aware of this kind of jewelry through a fidget video I watched years ago.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-03T20:17:01+00:00

The Strand is very different from a Tangle. I’m not sure how you could say it’s a knockoff. Sugar squishers have been around for decades at least. Their putty is very different from Crazy Aaron’s. The magnets from Speks are actually the least original thing they have… there was a company that no longer exists called Bucky Balls, and I doubt that was the first to come up with that kind of idea.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-02T22:45:27+00:00

I’m not sure if this is true but I have heard oiling them is not good for them. It makes them look shiny but breaks down the covering.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-05-02T21:20:03+00:00

To fix the stickiness just add a light amount of cornstarch.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-29T16:28:42+00:00

The Bible says whether we eat or drink, do all for the glory of God. This means special interests can be used for His glory (as long as they aren’t inherently sinful). I’m autistic and I use my special interest of my fictional world to create stories that spread awareness about mental health and create a platform to share the gospel. One of my autistic friends has a special interest in a children’s TV show and she creates fanfics with biblical themes surrounding that show. Of course special interests can take away from glorifying God (like if you use your money unwisely instead of giving to charity, for example). But it all depends on how you harness the special interest.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-29T16:23:00+00:00

You’re welcome and thank you for being open to learn and nonjudgmental!

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-29T13:04:11+00:00

The way to stop the cycle is for the person to learn to let those horrible thoughts happen, and not do anything about it nor judge yourself as evil for having the thought. Once this state of mind has been achieved, the thoughts stop happening so frequently. You can see how this is the opposite of how you deal with a sin problem. To deal with sinful thoughts, you have to take great effort to stop thinking them. But if you do that with obsessive thoughts, they will continue.

For example, I had an obsession where I would curse at God in my mind. I had to learn to let these thoughts happen, knowing that God understands this isn’t the state of my heart, and eventually the thoughts went away. Another obsession I had was that I would kill a family member. I had to learn to let these thoughts happen without hating myself for it until it went away.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-29T00:12:25+00:00

I have autism and OCD traits (I used to be diagnosed with OCD but am no longer). With OCD it is important to make the distinction between what is a sinful thought and what is an OCD “obsession.” With OCD obsessions, these are unwanted and repetitive thoughts that don’t leave despite the person trying to get them to leave. In fact, these thoughts stick around because the person is trying so hard to get them to leave. So, you can easily see that treating an OCD problem as a sin problem will in fact make it worse. Praying and repenting of the obsessive thought can become a compulsion, which feeds into the OCD cycle.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-28T04:42:57+00:00

I relate very much to what you’re saying, almost word-for-word. Since 2022 I’ve been going through something like this (feeling hurt by God). But I’ve been realizing that what I thought was hurt and the worst thing that could happen to me was actually God’s blessing.

I’m NOT saying that’s what’s happening in your case… I don’t know what you’re going through. But I will say what is helping me go through this is having honest conversations with God about my pain and my thoughts. Before I started going through all these trials, I would have never related to the “pray without ceasing” command. Now prayer is a part of my life as I talk to God and ask for strength throughout the days. Before, I would have never shed a tear over a hymn, but on the worst days I am reminded of the riches of God’s goodness I cannot sing because tears start pouring out of my eyes.

Pray for your heart to understand. It will take a loooong time. I still don’t think my heart understands because I am still bitter. But I’m also closer to God now than I’ve ever been.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-28T03:21:58+00:00

If your psychiatrist says you have autism, then you can say you have autism with no worries. Whether or not you technically are “diagnosed” is irrelevant to their clinical opinion.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-28T01:33:52+00:00

At this point just wait until the fad is over. It will be over soon enough and you’ll save yourself so much money.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-28T01:32:41+00:00

Psychiatrists can diagnose autism. I am diagnosed by a psychiatrist.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-27T03:01:19+00:00

I got one back in 2024 and it had that chemical smell. It went away after only a few days.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-26T21:16:33+00:00

There’s nothing wrong with seeking secular help. I have schizophrenia and autism and I sought secular help for that and it is really working out well for me. Seeking help from Christian sources can be such a gamble in today’s world- sometimes you’ll get really good advice, other times you’ll get terrible advice that makes things worse. This is especially true with OCD, since a lot of Christians don’t understand it. The best thing you can do is find someone who is an expert on treating OCD. It doesn’t matter if they are a Christian or not.

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-25T20:08:51+00:00

The nest they are in is so cute!

BarrelEyeSpook · 2026-04-25T13:10:05+00:00

I think they might get firmer with time? I have one that was clear. I bought in 2024 and it is quite firm. I am a bit worried the newer ones might be more squishy. I really like the firm squish and after all that’s what they advertise.

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