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I have been having these intrusive thoughts and I was wondering does blasphemy have to be something you speak or think?
 
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I have been having these intrusive thoughts and I was wondering does blasphemy have to be something you speak or think?
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Sin is voluntary, this sounds like something involuntary.

Catechism of the Catholic Church
2148 Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one’s speech; in misusing God’s name. St. James condemns those “who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called.” The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ’s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God’s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. The misuse of God’s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion.

Blasphemy is contrary to the respect due God and his holy name. It is in itself a grave sin.
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Not all thoughts are thoughts that are wanted. What the devil will sometimes do is project sexual thoughts into my mind. I used to be addicted to pornography and those memories of what I saw are still quite strong. I can be in the middle of anything, and BANG! images will come into my mind without warning. When I read the Bible, I see a God who punishes people for performing illicit actions – not necessarily thinking certain things. For example, Pharaoh and his men were not killed for thinking the wrong way – they were punished for willful sins.

The Lord knows your intentions. Be at peace. 🙂
 
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I think we need to determine if you are referring to blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.
 
unwanted thoughts are not sinful, because you don’t want them. As long as you don’t accept them, they remain mere temptations. Keep fighting against them–praying the Our Father, Hail Mary, and St Michael the Archangel prayer when they come.

Sometimes different unwanted thoughts may start coming, just keep praying against them all.
 
Intrusive thoughts that make your life difficult should be discussed with a physician with a view to a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist. They are often symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder.
 
Intrusive thoughts indicate a potential medical/psychological problem. Worry fuels worry. Best to put the fire out while it is small. Talk to Father, as this could be a spiritual attack. A consult with your doctor might also prove fruitful.
 
Often unwanted thoughts can be a byproduct of scrupulosity. If they aren’t unwanted the general wisdom is hat they rent sinful. I reccommend finding a good priest to ask to help clarify the difference. Until then please be at peace. Best regards,
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Say 'I reject that thought in the name of Jesus Christ ’ and then further say ‘Jesus I trust in you’

These are intrusive thoughts from bad spirits so you reject them. You want only thoughts of God the good spirit. Try to stay calm and trust in God (St Frances de Sales), He always gives you enough grace to fight these things. They are allowed for many reasons one being to strengthen you and another for you to gain a greater place in heaven. This is called spiritual warfare and we should all practice it, it’s how you move toward becoming a saint. All saints have some practices and advice on it, so read the lives of saints to learn how to fight. St Ignatius has 14 specific rules if you want a very simple way geared for lay people. St Faustina recommends fleeing to the Sacred heart of Jesus.
 
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