“Re: Am I going to hell because I masturbate?
Having those feelings doesn’t feel wrong and shameful to me. But when I read about being condemned to hell because of my feelings, I’m terrified. I just don’t understand why God gave me my sexuality if I can’t express it at all. I’m only eighteen. I may not be married for another ten years. I may never get married. What then? I’m not allowed to experience anything? I can’t help but be depressed. Every time I follow my conscience and think of God, I’m filled with an immense joy and love. Every time I read all the rules in the Catechism, I feel that maybe getting out of bed every morning is not such a good idea. After all, we’re only here on earth to either (a.) get married and have children or (b.) stay single and possibly become a nun or priest. I feel like every time I breathe, I have to make sure I’m not breaking the rules. It’s utterly depressing living this way. Might as well forget enjoying my life if I have to be so careful about making a wrong move.” Am I going to hell because I masturbate? - catholicgirl_k
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Having those feelings doesn’t feel wrong and shameful to me. But when I read about being condemned to hell because of my feelings, I’m terrified. I just don’t understand why God gave me my sexuality if I can’t express it at all. I’m only eighteen. I may not be married for another ten years. I may never get married. What then? I’m not allowed to experience anything? I can’t help but be depressed. Every time I follow my conscience and think of God, I’m filled with an immense joy and love. Every time I read all the rules in the Catechism, I feel that maybe getting out of bed every morning is not such a good idea. After all, we’re only here on earth to either (a.) get married and have children or (b.) stay single and possibly become a nun or priest. I feel like every time I breathe, I have to make sure I’m not breaking the rules. It’s utterly depressing living this way. Might as well forget enjoying my life if I have to be so careful about making a wrong move.” Am I going to hell because I masturbate? - catholicgirl_k
