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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.
 

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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.
Are you ok? Did something happen to you here?
 
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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.
The Ekklesia do not accept anything that is sinful in their own lives, nor in other persons lives. When , or rather if? , you post anything that could be teaching others to disobey God's Word, that is sinful, and is not acceptable.

Clean clear truth is not available on this forum, so do not expect it. The forum is open to everyone on earth who can get internet access to it. Every word , every bit, must be judged by those Ekklesia who are able by Yahuweh's Purpose to judge, and
that which does not line up with His Word is not acceptable.

PUre, perfect, peace and unlimited Joy is the possession of everyone in Christ Jesus in Truth and Grace, as Yahuweh's Word states clearly and often.
 
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Neurotypicals treat you like crap because they favor social skills over things like empathy, honesty, genuineness, and loyalty?

I never would have guessed.
Or, as may be the case, neuro problems are not a problem in the assembly of Ekklesia -
but sin is a problem. As it comes up or is posted.
 
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You are a person fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God, woven and knit together by Him and created for His glory.

Every time you think that you are different, just remember that God made us all unique and special, with our own abilities, skills, and talents. He made you to be you and loves you because you are you.
 
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Are you OK? Did something happen to you here?

I am not specifically complaining about this forum. Insensitive replies here are misunderstandings. I don't want CF to be the only message board I can safely post on with people knowing I have Asperger's.
 
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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.
Life changed for me in 1969 when Jesus made me to know that even if no one else accepted me for who I am, He did, and if there was anything He didn't like about me, He would change it. This directed my faith to Him and away from the attitudes and opinions of others.
 
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People are unique, thank God! it's okay to be different or to be a new Christian who is just learning, or to have a condition that makes you different than an average person. What is average anyway? I'm glad that there are loving people who tolerate those who are slightly different or very different.

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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.

They are ignorant and/or not being sensitive of your condition. However, being mean back to them is not the answer ... perhaps being upfront with your condition and always include a "link" to information about your condition, (in all your posts) so they may become more informed about it?

If they continue to be mean to you after being informed then just don't engage in conversation with them anymore, and pray for them.
 
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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.

People should always treat each other with dignity, and respect. That being said, "tit for tat" is not the correct way to do things. You should stick up for yourself, and defend yourself when required, but seeking revenge on someone is not right. As far as "eye for an eye" those were judicial punishments in ancient Israel and should not be used to justify vengeful acts in the present, at least among the citizenry.

One other thing I might mention, the term "retard" is a really hurtful, and dirty word to many people. If you want people's respect, then you have to earn it, and using derogatory terms like that just sets you back.
 
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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.

Who treated you wrong here?
 
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They are ignorant and/or not being sensitive of your condition. However, being mean back to them is not the answer ... perhaps being upfront with your condition and always include a "link" to information about your condition, (in all your posts) so they may become more informed about it?

If they continue to be mean to you after being informed then just don't engage in conversation with them anymore, and pray for them.

I tried that. It was an epic fail and only got worse.
 
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I am not specifically complaining about this forum. Insensitive replies here are misunderstandings. I don't want CF to be the only message board I can safely post on with people knowing I have Asperger's.

I wouldn't tell people about your personal life on a public forum if you expect to receive such treatment.
 
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Snoder. His insults toward me and Rene were what got him banned and a thread locked.

I don't know know the members here too well, except for Rene (the first person to meet on here).
 
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As long as people treat me like crap or ignore me because of my differences, I will be starving. Not for food and water, but for crystal clear explanations that make perfect sense to me based on my own logic about their refusal to accept the fact that I am no worse than they are. I have as much moral worth and value as they do in God's eyes. If other people deserve respect, I do too, because I am just another person on this planet. Not a criminal, witch, or retard. Certainly not demon-possessed. Just a person who happens to be on the autistic spectrum. When others are mean to me I am mean back for a reason: eye for an eye, hand for a hand, foot for a foot. The only reason I don't have that problem now is I have been banned from the evil forums.

Comparing one's self to others is a sure exercise in frustration and futility. No one ever benefitted from it. "Clear explanations" about our relationship to God and His creatures that are not from scripture are of little value.

"Respect" is a much-abused word today. Respect was, until very recently, a thing that was rendered only to people who earned it. As a result, actual respect has become an endangered commodity altogether. The word that fits the purpose of what most people now refer to as "respect" is actually "dignity" or "human dignity." This is a much more effective and valuable expression, simply because it is much more accurate and, therefore, much, much more powerful. There is just enough of the correct meaning in the word "respect" in most peoples minds to leave room for argument as to whether a person is deserving of it. Not so at all with "dignity." In fact, dignity is due regardless of any merit on the part of its object. We don't even deserve it. It is afforded to us by the virtue of God, Himself as our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. It is non-negotiable. Even poor, dumb animals are due it.

Our confusion about this causes "I" trouble. Examine your post and note the frequency with which you refer to yourself. The very essence of God's character is other-centered, self-sacrificing love. He bids us become like Him because He knows that He has created us in a way that can experience blessedness (happiness) no other way.

The "eye-for-an-eye" model of justice on earth ended when the theocracy in which God, Himself, presided over Israel ended due to their rejection of Him as their king.

Friend, it is within your power not to allow the behavior of others or the administration of online forums, right or wrong, disturb the peace between Jesus and your own soul which, by His promise is yours for the mere asking.

Please contact me if I might encourage you further. And may God (and He will) bless you.
 
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