Is it wrong to think bad thoughts?

Question

is it wrong to think about doing terrible things but know that you would never have the heart and dont actually mean to think these things? Also how do you stop thinking about the bad thoughts?

Answer 1

Is it wrong no not necessarily...you tend to see a lot of BAD things in life...be it on tv..from hearsay, or whatever..so at times it's not suprising the thoughts from what you've experience suddenly 'pop-up', otherwise there'd be no such thing as PTSD and other mental disfunctions where people have these unrepressive 'bad thoughts'

It becomes wrong when you indulge or act on these random impulses.  You know right from wrong, and if you know what you think is wrong then you should have the willpower to deny the action.  Because thoughts don't hurt people...it's the action and making it a reality that does.

Answer 2

there are endless good things to think,

think about beauties of life,

your talents and how you can use them to live better and help others,

there is love, music, food !  ...

how can you ever think about bad things?!

Answer 3

you wouldn't be human if you didn't think bad thoughts once and awhile.  don't let the bad thoughts consume the good ones, though.  as long as you don't act on them, then it's okay to think them.

Answer 4

This is yet another normal thing that many people feel is abnormal or wrong and feel bad about. The simple answer is no, it is not wrong to thing "bad" thoughts.

You must realize that you are human, and that thoughts like this are bound to pop up in your head, with some regularity. The trick is not to follow such thoughts, unless of course, you think it's the right thing to do.

One thing is for sure though: you don't want to keep worrying about thinking bad thoughts, because ironically, that will keep them around in your brain.

If you keep thinking "oh my god, oh my god ... I'm awful, I keep thinking these thoughts" you'll begin to obsess about such things and you will find yourself not being able to get rid of them.

On the other hand, if you simply take the mentality of "hey, I'm just human like everyone else ... this is normal", you will all of a sudden realize that you are not attaching much *meaning* to those bad thoughts and they will soon disappear, and you will remain the good person you always wanted to be.

Don't deny that you are human, for that thought itself will make you a better human.

Answer 5

Sometimes you can't help your own thoughts.  I think the best way to think a little more positively is to pray about it or meditate, focusing on good things.  Do something to clear your mind.  

Answer 6

I have the same exact problem. I feel so horrible sometimes. Guilty too.

I either write down my feelings in my journal I have (well, it's an Xanga), or I force myself to think good thoughts. It helps. Sometimes I have trouble to stop thinking about the bad thoughts though.

Answer 7

Whenever some bad thoughts come up into you mind. just start to think something releated with religious or ur parents. It might be helpful way.

Answer 8

No, i think them much too.

Just dont get bitter with those thoughs, then it would be a problem.

Heh, think about s*x. If you happen to find some cute boy/girl to watch, you'll forget those bad thoughts pretty soon.

Answer 9

Think about something else