tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post4836561965062693862..comments2023-10-07T04:07:56.527-04:00Comments on The End Time: The Autistic Christian, part 1Elizabeth Pratahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-80642120633563975942016-09-12T15:29:44.378-04:002016-09-12T15:29:44.378-04:00This has been one of the most encouraging articles...This has been one of the most encouraging articles I've ever read. I have two children on the spectrum, and one who is too young to tell. I tried finding more information about autism and Christianity, and boy did I stumble on a gold nugget! You are a blessing my dear sister in Christ. Thank you for sharing your story! Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842704620009846066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-51624343324141882662016-08-31T04:48:12.439-04:002016-08-31T04:48:12.439-04:00Hi Elizabeth,
It's me again Jeremy... Decide...Hi Elizabeth, <br /><br />It's me again Jeremy... Decided to post on this blog again... and it's really great... I'd like to share that awhile ago I had my premonitions n doubts that bothered me all day long... It seemed as if God were absent...<br /><br />Then something happened... I seemed (in the process of the day) to somehow excel slightly in what I was doing... and ironically I felt further from God... Id think I'd get closer bit I felt further in that in my success I had no need for God in my life or my life's closet... <br /><br />It may just be that the struggle as you described it in Autostic Christian Part 3 is that the beauty of every struggle is perhaps thw realizing that we must choose to fi d God in whatever circumstance... and that is our solace not vice versa... In finding God we have all we needAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-36210177894278229502014-09-09T15:46:37.037-04:002014-09-09T15:46:37.037-04:00Hi Anonymous,
It's simple. You well know, as ...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />It's simple. You well know, as you say you're Aspergers, that there is black, and there is white. Either you believe the bible is written by God, or you believe it is written by man.<br /><br />If you believe it is written by God, then that solves it all. If you believe it is written by man, then it opens the door for more questions, like, the ones you have. It has nothing to do with Aspergers. It has everything to do with faith.<br /><br />Here is an essay that may help de-bunk some of your concerns.<br /><br />http://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-God-Word.html<br />Is the Bible truly God's word?Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-23012534951431873302014-09-09T15:00:23.537-04:002014-09-09T15:00:23.537-04:00Im an Aspie too. How did you come to except that ...Im an Aspie too. How did you come to except that the Bible is the Word of God? My Aspie brain can not accept that fully. I am a Christ follower, I follow Jesus. I respect the Bible and God has taught me from it, but I do not consider it to be the absolute authority on all things. I have prayed about this for a long time. Knowing that our brains process in a similar fashion, I would really like to know how you came to such a final conclusion, when the Bible has been re-written and re-translated and the canon was decided on by a vote. Im not saying that I dont believe that the Bible contains Truth, because I do. I, however, don't give each book of the bible equal weight, and I often wonder why some texts were excluded. I would really like some insight on this from one aspie brain to another! Thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-40803147558360211622014-08-04T01:24:22.730-04:002014-08-04T01:24:22.730-04:00Thank you Elizabeth for the info. I'll take a ...Thank you Elizabeth for the info. I'll take a look at the book and possibly the movie.<br /><br />Again, thank you.Jofahttp://www.providentialsystems.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-92203832191852026252014-08-03T07:24:43.320-04:002014-08-03T07:24:43.320-04:00Hi Anonymous,
Thanks so much for reading and comme...Hi Anonymous,<br />Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I know what you mean about copy/paste. It is a coping skill many autistic people employ.<br /><br />My understanding is that a person born autistic never leaves autism. There is no diminshment of it or cure. This is because we have different brains. Our brains are literally wired differently. So while once-autistic, always-autistic, sometimes using coping mechanisms helps diminish the *impact* of autism to ourselves and others. You'll never be over it. Neither will I.<br /><br />I can recomment Tony Attwood's book "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" and Temple Grandin's books "The Way I See It, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's" and "Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism"Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-14690320640321802252014-08-03T05:03:19.592-04:002014-08-03T05:03:19.592-04:00We are born into a world of sin. Sin is sin, and w...We are born into a world of sin. Sin is sin, and we cannot excuse it by illness or other problems we may have, but some people are blessed with troubles from their childhood, even though these "troubles" can be a real burden at times. <br /><br />I am learning, at a late age, that while I thought I was completely over with autism/motor skill problems, I'm still doing many things that haven't changed in years, since when I was an autistic child 30+ years ago. <br /><br />I've only come to this realization thanks to my dear wife, who basically observed me over some years and started to realize that I may still be dealing with autism or the remnants of it. It's been frustrating to me to realize she may be right, however that's how the Lord planned it, and I need to glorify the Lord with the gifts He's given me and be content in whatever situation I am in, including this. Trying to do all things for His glory in obedience to His Word as He's glorified by our obedience, no matter how small it is.<br /><br />By the way, I found your "information collection" interesting, and funny at the same time. My approach to information "collection" regarding in how to interact with strangers has been "copy/paste". With this I mean that I've tried to "copy" how people behave to each other in their regular daily conversations, observing their facial expressions and then just apply what I've observed and use it with my interactions with others. Hence why the "copy/paste" approach. I guess it sounds creepy, I know, but I've gotten to the point I'm more natural in my conversations with others, or so I hope. Still learning... Point is, you got to start somewhere.:-)<br /><br />Good reading. <br /><br />Soli Deo Gloria<br /><br /><br /><br />Jofahttp://www.providentialsystems.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-85249758975408360262014-06-22T15:02:34.561-04:002014-06-22T15:02:34.561-04:00Elizabeth, are you familiar with Lori Sealy? I rec...Elizabeth, are you familiar with Lori Sealy? I recently discovered her through a friend. She is a higher functioning autistic Christian and musician. I just read an interview done with her and it was fascinating. Google Lori Sealy and you'll find her website. I think you can find the interview by googling interviewing autism and Lori Sealy together. You two should really talk. Thank you for sharing these things about your life. Samanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-86092924986870832172014-03-03T11:26:26.758-05:002014-03-03T11:26:26.758-05:00silly me ~ I meant one can self publish through am...silly me ~ I meant one can self publish through amazon ~ not Google (though Google may offer it, too?) I was home on a snowy weekend & spent a lot of time googling -- thus, google was on my mind! :)Revanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-8934999545699114722014-03-02T22:19:10.652-05:002014-03-02T22:19:10.652-05:00I was thinking the same thing as John ~ perhaps th...I was thinking the same thing as John ~ perhaps the Lord would direct you (in what little time there is left of the Church Age) to write a book?? You could self publish through Google ~ bypass all the publishers (a writer's dream ~ not having to wait 3 months to get turned down & then have to submit it yet again! Bleah... I did all that some 30 years ago... could wallpaper my room with publishers' rejection slips!)<br /><br />Very much enjoyed reading, Elizabeth! A few characteristics I recognize even in myself (not all, but a few) ~ i.e. I get "sensory overload" very easily & cannot stand crowds! I do better & am just more comfortable in general in small groups.<br /><br />A LOT of characteristics I recognize in my adult friend! Hmm... I wonder!!....<br /><br />And what are your thoughts on children's immunizations CAUSING autism? 2 chiropractors I know are totally sure of it!! They say it's been proven.<br /><br />I'm with you on medical doctors -- some perhaps actually mean well, though my personal experience has been that I end up in worse shape from the horrendous side effects of medication! I do believe God CAN heal and I go there and try the natural route always first! Those who "practice" medicine are a last resort for me... and even then, I regret going more times than not.<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to share your story!<br />Revanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-24767291267739419282014-03-02T13:59:05.013-05:002014-03-02T13:59:05.013-05:00Hi, Elizabeth! I thank you so much for sharing th...Hi, Elizabeth! I thank you so much for sharing this with your readers. I, too, will look forward to the rest of the series. Asperger's is being diagnosed so much more often these days, and I have a good friend whose young grandson has been diagnosed with this. She is his legal guardian, and will benefit, I'm sure, from your blog--I will definitely pass is on to her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07257220916702522021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-47797550642041773902014-03-02T11:16:04.258-05:002014-03-02T11:16:04.258-05:00Elizabeth, this is great stuff! It would make a gr...Elizabeth, this is great stuff! It would make a great book. John F.John F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-52450359463452576032014-03-02T10:24:29.655-05:002014-03-02T10:24:29.655-05:00So many of the things you said about yourself when...So many of the things you said about yourself when you were younger could describe my son. We have to take ear plugs to the movie theater. He's happy to eat the same limited number of things for lunch. One big thing with him is socks and shoes. They often feel funny and he can tell if his sock is on the wrong foot. It doesn't make sense to me, but I'm sure it does in his mind. Thank you for sharing. <br />Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549439763646639947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-30672382898442720272014-03-02T09:54:52.110-05:002014-03-02T09:54:52.110-05:00Elizabeth, thank you so much for sharing. I am loo...Elizabeth, thank you so much for sharing. I am looking forward to reading more of your story. <br />God bless, <br />Sandie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-3650671157267944792014-03-01T21:55:33.570-05:002014-03-01T21:55:33.570-05:00That is so interesting I can hardly wait for part ...That is so interesting I can hardly wait for part 2. I'll be checking in your site as usual like every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com