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How would you handle this situation? – What do you think should be done?

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  1. This is such a difficult situation. I can see both sides of the argument. I am sure the Church felt it had no other option. It sounds like this was a situation that they tried to handle with communication but they didn’t feel they were getting anywhere.

    I have worked with Autistic children before (none as severe as this) and I understand that you have to give them much more “room” both emotionally and physically.

    I feel very bad for both parties. I will confess that if my Church didn’t want me and my family that I would be making my donations elsewhere.

  2. My first comment was: well, this IS the Catholic church we’re talking about. Pedophiles are allowed, autistics are not. But, I have an autistic son and I understand they can be disruptive, though my son is not severe. It’s just sad that the bible says “let the children come before him” (paraphrasing) and Catholics are taught that you have to go to church, yet they don’t talk to the parents, they just get a restraining order. Pathetic. So only non-disabled people are allowed in this church? Or only non-autistics? The autism community needs to get behind this child and his family — where are the major autism groups? If this is allowed one place, it’s only a matter of time before others get away with this rabid discrimination.

  3. Yuck, that’s a tough situation. I can see both sides, but I think it was not handled in the most godly way.

    A relative of Brian’s is autistic and his family started a wonderful program in their church. They know it can be really tough having an autistic child and still attend service themselves. They created a program in which people who are kind, patient and very understanding watch the autistic children in a room separate from others. They play games and hear bible stories that are on their level. If I remember correctly, it’s one adult for each child. In this program the children get ministered to, the people who are working with the children are blessed. And the parents who RARELY get a break are able to think, breathe and have some time with God.

    I understand this may not have been feasible in this particular situation, but I think it’s a wonderful program that more churches should adopt.

  4. First the Spirit of God is not in that church and it is no surprise that they behave like Satan kicking people out of the church. If you really loved that person you would pray for them and talk to them as directed by the Spirit of God! You need to have a “Thus saith the Lord” for every action you committ, if not it is wrong. Christ never behaved that way and never cast out or away anyone.
    Ephesian 4:20- “For ye have not so learned Christ”

  5. By the way, I have gotten a ton of hits on this post but not a lot of comments. I will say, I do not think this teen should have been kicked out unless he was causing physical harm to someone, I believe churches should be aware that people have special needs and can accommodate for those needs. We serve the Jesus who was all about those who were in need.

  6. I feel sorry for the lad but what is the truth? does he spit on people? urinate in public? attack the people? is the priest lying? or the mother? who can judge such a thing ? right or wrong there is no clear truth in this case . the young man needs special attention for sure not to be banished to hell for being mentaly impaired . at least banished to hell in the catholic doctrine not Gods eyes