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Welcome to the forums. Seems that many churches are anti-Christian, as a true Christian church would not reject someone for being different.Hi everyone! I'm an autistic Christian who has been rejected at every church (except one) that I've ever walked into. I'm hoping to find others who have had difficulties with churches not being very accomodating to those with autism. The bible says that we all need fellowship wity each other as well as with God. I'm hoping I can find that here.
Amen...thank you NBB!Welcome, also misunderstood in churches sadly, asperger/autistic.
If you can go to a church just to have fellowship with God, and trying not to deal with people much, God can still do things, even if people don't understand you.
You are welcome, bro.Thank you for your kind reply, Alex! One thing I've learned, is that virtually every church is geared toward the "normal" "average" person, which just doesn't work for many, many people. I read the page you linked to and there was some great info there. I especially liked the testimony of Frank!
I am a deaf Christian and don't really attend church because people just smile and maybe say a few words via my interpreter. It is hard to endure and often discouraging. I need fellowship with others who are willing to share their love and friendship with more than just a "Hi and Goodbye." Right now all I can do is continue with God in prayer. Who knows?Hi everyone! I'm an autistic Christian who has been rejected at every church (except one) that I've ever walked into. I'm hoping to find others who have had difficulties with churches not being very accomodating to those with autism. The bible says that we all need fellowship wity each other as well as with God. I'm hoping I can find that here.
They do have churches for the deaf, or churches with interpreters. I will pray for you. Also, a lot of folks in the US focus on themselves instead of fellowshipping with others, so do not be discouraged. Just find a church that suits your needs.I am a deaf Christian and don't really attend church because people just smile and maybe say a few words via my interpreter. It is hard to endure and often discouraging. I need fellowship with others who are willing to share their love and friendship with more than just a "Hi and Goodbye." Right now all I can do is continue with God in prayer. Who knows?
Judy
anchored in Christ
One thing with bigger churches is they have families with kids so the members can be overly reactive regarding a man who "doesn't seem quite right".Thank you for your kind reply, Alex! One thing I've learned, is that virtually every church is geared toward the "normal" "average" person, which just doesn't work for many, many people. I read the page you linked to and there was some great info there. I especially liked the testimony of Frank!
In California I attended one but here in Glendale/Phx, Az the only church is a deaf 7th Day Adventist church 50 miles east. My church provides an interpreter but I am the only deaf person there so you can imagine friendships and sharing is tough. I can truly understand the other members with the problem.They do have churches for the deaf, or churches with interpreters. I will pray for you. Also, a lot of folks in the US focus on themselves instead of fellowshipping with others, so do not be discouraged. Just find a church that suits your needs.
Well, sometimes life will hand you lemons. Remember, this life is fleeting, so maybe you can try to make deaf friends outside of church and bring them to your church.In California I attended one but here in Glendale/Phx, Az the only church is a deaf 7th Day Adventist church 50 miles east. My church provides an interpreter but I am the only deaf person there so you can imagine friendships and sharing is tough. I can truly understand the other members with the problem.
I don't know if this could help, but maybe just for now in the short term, there are online Church services. Not saying its a long term solution, but just something you can do in the meantime.Hi everyone! I'm an autistic Christian who has been rejected at every church (except one) that I've ever walked into. I'm hoping to find others who have had difficulties with churches not being very accomodating to those with autism. The bible says that we all need fellowship wity each other as well as with God. I'm hoping I can find that here.
I second this, though I do prefer to go to church in person. Online is a stop-gap solution that can work well for some folks.I don't know if this could help, but maybe just for now in the short term, there are online Church services. Not saying its a long term solution, but just something you can do in the meantime.
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