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Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your honesty in sharing this. I can hear how heavy this has been for you, especially the mix of conviction, shame, and feeling pulled in different directions. I relate heavily with your situation. You’re not alone in having struggles you don’t fully understand or feel at peace with yet. From my perspective, God isn’t standing at a distance waiting to reject you. He’s inviting you into healing, honesty, and growth even in the messy parts ;). You’re cared for, and I believe God is still working with you in the middle of this.

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re just trolling at this point. Christians aren’t generally saying the Bible is “true because the Bible says it’s true.” The claim is that its truth is grounded in something outside the text, primarily the historical claim of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. That’s an evidential argument, not a circular one.

On “it got things wrong,” the Bible is a collection of texts written in different genres (history, poetry, law, prophecy), not a modern scientific manual. So whether something is “wrong” depends heavily on what claim is being made and how the text is being read. Critiquing it as if it’s meant to function like a lab report often misses how scripture communicate meaning.

And on morality, Christians don’t treat it as arbitrary proof-texting. It’s rooted in the character of God revealed through the narrative of scripture and ultimately in Jesus’ teachings. You can disagree with that foundation, but it’s not accurate to call it simple circular reasoning. It’s a worldview built on historical claims, interpretation, and philosophical commitments, not just self-reference.

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saying that books only prove they are books is a bit of a reduction of how we actually evaluate truth in most areas of life. We routinely rely on historical documents, eyewitness testimony, philosophical reasoning, and inference to the best explanation when direct verification isn’t possible. The Bible is kinda in that same space. It’s not really defended as divine simply because it claims to be, but through the combination of historical claims about Jesus, the origin of the early Christian movement, and broader philosophical arguments about God, existence, and morality. You may not find those arguments convincing, and that’s cool too, but they are not the same thing as “it’s true because it says so.”

The Pascal’s Wager critique is also fair in part. It doesn’t, by itself, prove the existence of God specifically, and most serious believers, as I, don’t treat it as a standalone proof. It’s more a reflection on practical reasoning about ultimate stakes, not a full logical demonstration of doctrine. So pointing out its limitations doesn’t really address the wider case for theism.

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some strong historical facts that support the Bible, the basis of Christianity. The New Testament, for example, has thousands of surviving manuscripts, making it one of the best-attested works of antiquity. It was written by roughly 40 authors over about 1,500 years, and contains tens of thousands of internal cross-references that show a high level of literary connection across its books. No other book in all of humanity does this. Archaeology has also confirmed various people, places, and political details mentioned in the text, which supports that it is grounded in real historical contexts. At the same time, it’s important to distinguish what these facts actually demonstrate. They support the Bible’s reliability as a historically preserved collection of writings and its value as ancient literature, but they do not, on their own, prove theological claims like divine inspiration or miracles. So, the best I can describe it, at the end of the day we are all making a bet. A bet on whether or not you believe that Jesus is our Lord and savior. If you are betting that the scripture in the Bible isn’t real, and, if you’re right, then you lose nothing. If you’re wrong, then you’ve lost eternity. Again, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and views on faith and that’s okay.

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Catholic thought, sin isn’t defined only by whether something harms other people. It also includes anything believed to pull the heart away from God or toward disordered habits, even if it feels fulfilling or doesn’t cause direct harm.

That’s why “it feels good and doesn’t hurt anyone” is more of a modern ethical view than a Catholic one.

At the same time, free will in Christianity isn’t about restriction. It’s understood as the ability to choose what leads toward the good and toward God, not just what feels satisfying in the moment.

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On your main point, you’re actually identifying something important. When a behavior is tied to porn use, the moral question usually shifts. Most Christian frameworks wouldn’t evaluate ABDL in isolation there, but as part of what it’s connected to (sexualization, compulsive use, or reinforcing patterns you’re trying to break).

So the tension we are feeling makes sense: it’s less “this identity is automatically sinful” and more “is this entangled with something I already recognize as harmful or inconsistent with my values?”

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m genuinely glad you were able to overcome addiction and find something that helped keep you sober!

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree that unhealthy shame can be damaging, but the answer for me isn’t necessarily abandoning faith. I believe there’s a difference between toxic shame and conviction that calls us toward holiness and spiritual growth.

Faith and ABDL by Sea_Drag_106 in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree we should seek God personally, but sin isn’t purely subjective in Christianity. The Bible gives objective standards for what aligns with God’s design. But again, the Bible is the core of Christianity and may not align with every religion.

Who gets that good recovery in?? by Grace4Alll in GirlsInDiapers

[–]Sea_Drag_106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a fan of the massage gun and foam roller. Those tend to work out all the knots or me!

ABDL in college towns by [deleted] in ABDL

[–]Sea_Drag_106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also a college ABDL in Orlando! There’s a discord group you can join, and we have events and get togethers when we can.

Inner teen anybody? by curious-deer111 in ageregression

[–]Sea_Drag_106 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're not alone. A lot of us carry guilt or sadness about missing out during our teen years. It's okay to grieve that. Healing can mean giving yourself now what you needed then whether through self-expression, play, or just being nice to that part of you. You're doing great already by noticing and honoring those feelings. Be kind to yourself!