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Inquiringperson
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I read the AAA section and noticed a question about scrupulosity. What exactly is scrupulosity?
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Brywan
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This gives a nice summary:
ocfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/MainContent/Find_Help/IOCDF_Scrupulosity_fact_sheet.pdf
ocfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/MainContent/Find_Help/IOCDF_Scrupulosity_fact_sheet.pdf
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DavidFilmer
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Usually it refers to an overreaction to some trivial or imagined sin (for example, you notice you just stepped on two sticks which happen to be lying in the shape of a cross, and feel that you have done some great wrong - or you see the sticks and avoid stepping on them).What exactly is scrupulosity?
It is spiritually destructive because it calls into doubt the Mercy of God.
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WFS5801
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Specifically it calls into doubt the forgiveness of sins in confession. It is very dangerous because it can lead to despair.Usually it refers to an overreaction to some trivial or imagined sin (for example, you notice you just stepped on two sticks which happen to be lying in the shape of a cross, and feel that you have done some great wrong - or you see the sticks and avoid stepping on them).
It is spiritually destructive because it calls into doubt the Mercy of God.
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baltobetsy
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Scrupulosity is what happens when OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) focuses on religion. It’s a crippling spiritual disease. Sufferers worry that every little thing is sinful. They are often troubled with unwanted thoughts which are usually blasphemous or impure in nature. They worry constantly that their confessions are invalid because they have failed to give enough detail or have somehow deceived the priest. They have an exaggerated sense of responsibility for the sins of others.
The spiritual cure for scrupulosity is total obedience to one’s confessor. Sufferers should have one confessor and follow his directions to the letter, no matter what he tells them to do or not do. Sometimes it is good to seek medical treatment for OCD as well, as this often relieves many of the symptoms, especially the unwanted thoughts.
You can see examples right here on CAF by looking at threads with titles like, “Was my confession valid?” or “Is this a sin?” They’re all over the Moral Theology board especially.
The spiritual cure for scrupulosity is total obedience to one’s confessor. Sufferers should have one confessor and follow his directions to the letter, no matter what he tells them to do or not do. Sometimes it is good to seek medical treatment for OCD as well, as this often relieves many of the symptoms, especially the unwanted thoughts.
You can see examples right here on CAF by looking at threads with titles like, “Was my confession valid?” or “Is this a sin?” They’re all over the Moral Theology board especially.
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