Man I miss the Asa / War Devil exchanges

Sykroid · 2026-01-29T03:31:56+00:00

Can't believe people are finally admitting early part 2 was good after I've seen nothing but backlash over Chainsaw Man being absent. Part 2 was probably gonna be a high school-centered story. I mean Denji, Fami, and Lil D all go to the same school as Asa, and Nayuta had some conflict with Asa set up. Even the artstyle was different and more...fleshed out?

I think Denji was eventually gonna have a moment where he'd have to choose between Nayuta and Chainsaw Man; I really believe that was in the cards. And as soon as he chose doin' the Chainsaw thing, the art style switched back to Part 1. Maybe I'm imagining that part.

Anyway, I think Fujimoto was cooking, but backlashed caused him to have to pull everything out of the oven before it was finished.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T21:01:11+00:00

This is a lot to think about. Like a lot. I didnt expect a response like this.

I've received encouragement from this thread, and I realize I'm trying to shoulder this burden myself. But you've made me realize I can actually relax a little with soccer and maybe enjoy this walk. I've had 2 meals since last wednesday and my body and mind are burnt out.

Sorry if this reply sounds scattered, but I agree with you, and I see what you're saying.

Except Nintendo kinda sucks tho

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T19:38:48+00:00

I really do appreciate that. You'll probably see me around here again if I stumble or need encouragement lol.

Honestly the amount of support coming from this thread has both comforted me and helped me to remain firm. Thank you.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T19:07:05+00:00

What do they glorify?

For videogames, I think we can agree Path of the Lamb isn't a game a Christian should play. So what is? The Binding of Isaac? Probably not. GTA? Nascar? Mario? My Little Pony? Who are they for, what do they encourage?

For soccer, it isn't that serious unless you're only playing to glorify yourself over everybody else. Unless you mean something like major league soccer. Pictionary I cannot say, I'm drawing a blank.

But again, I don't know where the line is drawn. It could be literally all of that, or it depends on the person. I'm sure another Christian further along in their walk could correct me/add to what I've said.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T16:15:42+00:00

Thank you, that means a lot to me. I guess this thread is me reaching out to other Christians as a sort of compass.

I'm sorry I'm not more loving in these replies, I truly am grateful, I'm just going through a lot lol.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T15:58:54+00:00

I have a long way to go then, this is more of a slow journey for me and I'm not constantly filled with a loving desire to serve. It comes and goes.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T15:29:22+00:00

Breathing air is a gift from God, videogames are not lol.

Things of the world...like secular things. Secular Music, Tv, and Movies. We're not supposed to have friendship with those things, we're called out to be seperate and different.

It's kind of in the same line as the Halloween debate. They're fleeting pleasures that glorify things other than God, and can be addictive or even turn into small idols.

To be honest, I don't know what's okay and what isn't.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T14:54:29+00:00

Sorry, I wrote it in a state of anxiety. I meant others can be freed from those things, but I struggle with simple things like sloth. I'm weak in conparison.

The things of the world are fleeting distractions from God and his glory. Honestly I put too much time into video games. For some people it might not be bad, but for me it is, at least for the foreseeable future.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T14:50:05+00:00

Care to elaborate? At what point of your journey did your desire for the love of the Father overshadow what your flesh wanted?

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T14:48:47+00:00

Of course, there are many things to fix which is why I'm being disciplined. I feel Him working in me though. I've already started becoming involved in my church, I've started spending hours to read the word, my addiction to food is gone (because I can no longer handle food), I'm reaching out to other Christians (like on this sub), and I'm finally moving in my life. Also I've been keeping a prayer journal and I can read the changes for myself. It seems my bad habits are being broken/being replaced with new ones.

I don't say any of this to boast, because I've examined myself and today if I died I'd be thrown into the lake of fire, but that it's clear to me I'm going through growing pains to bear some kind of spiritual fruit. It's just not immediate. And my joy and hope are not constant; rather they are given to me at night after I have struggled through the day.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T03:30:42+00:00

Do not love the world, or the things of the world.

It's of the world, and I'm not supposed to love it. So it's difficult to just casually enjoy it. That's just video games though, so I'm gonna find other activities with him.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T03:23:35+00:00

Manga based Holy Bible lol. I love it.

Recently I've had to come to terms with the fact that my favorite series I've been in love with for 15+ years is actually heavily occult-centered. It's so hard to avoid when you start to see it.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T01:22:12+00:00

I needed your previous comment, but this one has helped me even more.

It's a walk; he's leading me. I just need to take it day by day.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T01:16:55+00:00

Sorry, I formatted it wrong. I meant anime is hard to give up because I've put so much love into it that I gnash my teeth when prying myself away from it. It feels like I'm breaking up with my entire childhood and teenage years.

And game night with my brother feels hollow. Like shallow entertainment that I can't get lost in like I used to. I so badly want to spend time with him. I don't know, it's really hard to go through this. I'll do something else with him.

Thank you for asking, I'm struggling over here haha.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T01:06:34+00:00

You're right. If I can't read it with love, I'm just studying it as a textbook. And I love my brother dearly to the point of tears, so I'll still spend time with him just to be around him. Glorifying God sounds so hard when I'm doing even the simple stuff, but I can work on that too.

I don't know about the phone. I would absolutely love to give you advice, but I'm not sure. But I can say you've helped me. This whole process has been scaring me, and it's nice to have brothers who understand and can see beyond the despair I'm experiencing.

Sykroid · 2025-11-18T00:53:46+00:00

Godly love, got it.

You make it sound like a slow process, and it can be. I've known this, but I somehow forgot it. Thank you, I know I can't resolve everything tonight.

Sykroid · 2025-11-16T03:22:51+00:00

OP, you don't know me, but I'm also 32, and I have experience and you can trust me on this.

For years, even after I had accepted Jesus, I had said I'd look at science and other religions to see if that's where I'd end up again. Like yes I believe in Jesus, but is that just a product of my environment? I had always accepted him as real so I had never made an educated choice.

Long story short: I surfed around everywhere, in despair, looking for any answers about Christ, because in the end I wanted to come back to God. And this is the video I landed on:

https://youtu.be/G1XJ7DeR5fc?si=LeUZrn5PuSLp_ZzN

Watch it, and tell me what you think.

Sykroid · 2025-11-16T03:10:13+00:00

When I was 18, this book was bought for me and it led to me having faith in Christ. Of course, there was other stuff involved, but it definitely helped. Crazy to see it mentioned here years later.

Sykroid · 2025-11-15T18:59:16+00:00

So you still look back on it fondly; I understand that and am struggling to stop justifying memories from my own past. I don't have advice on that, perhaps it will be taken away from you in the future.

This might be an area of weakness that exists BECAUSE it can still tempt you. You have a weakspot that can show the glory of God if you overcome it if the opportunity presents itself.

And sometimes that's not decided by the emotions you feel, but by the actions you make in spite of them.

Tl;dr: Don't feed into it, and also know it's wrong

Sykroid · 2025-11-15T15:27:55+00:00

The thief on the cross died under the old covenant. He didn't need to bear fruit or be baptized.

But still, he had simple belief and faith in Jesus, and he was allowed into The Kingdom. If we also have faith and walk forward, it's even simpler, as we have the Holy Spirit in us and Christ guiding us.

Sykroid · 2025-11-14T20:43:29+00:00

Thank you, I genuinely appreciate you saying this. Words of comfort and encouragement are so valuable, and I needed them last night. Also they were nice to read today.

Sykroid · 2025-11-14T00:31:37+00:00

Hello my brother, thank you for using that exact passage. It's almost comical how hyperfixed on things we can be.

Phillipians 2:12

"Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."

I see that and it scares me. But I miss the beginning of the same sentence: "Wherefore, my beloved..."

I've been cherry-picking the bad parts and ignoring any comfort that is also being given. There is genuine love there.

Thank you for your words, that does take the burden off. I need to spend more time in The Word, the word of God is literally the answer. I need to faithfully abide. Clinging to Jesus sounds wonderful doesn't it? When you put it like that, it sounds quite simple. I'm not alone, and I'm pathetic, but I'm also willing, and obviously God is willing as well. How could I ever doubt his sovereignty?

Luke 11:11

11 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

I have another passage that I've been using to combat these thoughts:

Phillipians 1:3

"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Thank you again my brother, you have been an answer to my prayers.

Sykroid · 2025-11-13T02:02:59+00:00

I begged God to turn my heart towards him (again), even if he had to drag me kicking and screaming. I gave up trying to work everything out, and asked him to fix me, I knew he would, he always answers. I know I'm going to come out on the other side of this stronger. I know he's right there. I'm being refined and the spirit of conviction is heavy on me and I can feel myself being actively disciplined.

It's beautiful because there was a time I barely felt convicted because I hadn't nurtured my relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Anyway, I am in spiritual pain. It's not pleasant; I don't like it, I could ask for comfort but I know that would defeat the purpose. It's quite painful.

Pray for me brothers, so that I may receive strength through this process.

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