tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post7928916162053587136..comments2024-03-19T08:40:36.481+11:00Comments on Life with Aspergers: Religion and MeGavin Bollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-84506510648271058512016-09-11T13:59:43.594+10:002016-09-11T13:59:43.594+10:00Not for me. I am glad that they found his tomb an...Not for me. I am glad that they found his tomb and stuff like that. It means that we did not made this stuff up. Archaeologist have even found quite possibly the nails that was used in the cruxification.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076777326502579588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-39475096926422513712014-08-24T04:07:25.825+10:002014-08-24T04:07:25.825+10:00I feel a subtype of a subtype of a subsubtype XD
...I feel a subtype of a subtype of a subsubtype XD <br />I am a seventh day adventist and I am an Aspie and a girl (that makes me being a diferent kind of aspie)and I seem the only one (i know im not the only one but sometimes it seems) that is hardcore on religion. Im not saying that is bad not being one. But sometimes i wished there where others like me too. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871877531165828006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-41010025390815165082010-05-05T08:10:04.849+10:002010-05-05T08:10:04.849+10:00Calvinists are often referred to as "The Froz...Calvinists are often referred to as "The Frozen Chosen" as they are often so rational and not very emotional about their faith. <br /><br />But I suspect Aspies whose intense interest is religion would particularly be drawn to the Reformed faith and Calvinism. <br /><br />Reformed theology draws a host of very rational, literal, and highly intellectual folks as it seeks to explain through intense and coherent study of the entire group of texts, the most accurate meaning of the words of the Bible.<br /><br />"The Frozen Chosen" . . . possibly stereotyped because of a large group of (undiagnosed) autistic Calvinists!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-26568118551251110142009-11-03T03:33:13.618+11:002009-11-03T03:33:13.618+11:00I understand why you say that this post might be o...I understand why you say that this post might be offensive because some Christians seem to believe that you aren't supposed to question things (but not all), just accept them, whereas you questioned things. But that's only natural if you have an analytical mind.<br /><br />I am Christian myself and I like looking for something that could be a contradiction and trying to work out what it means and how it ties in with other parts of the bible. My sister says I'm a nerd. But I do enjoy it. I now don't believe in an immortal soul or hell or the trinity. But I still believe in God. Although I do believe he has an interest in us individually, it makes sense to me, but I find it difficult to grasp and I wonder if that has something to do with the fact I can't grasp relationships in general. GennieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-84746476438091762782009-07-29T14:57:21.489+10:002009-07-29T14:57:21.489+10:00@Maureen-am I supposed to ask before putting a blo...@Maureen-am I supposed to ask before putting a blog on my blogroll? I never have before. <br /><br />@Gavin- that is nice that you put a pre-emptive caveat at the top of your post. Religion and politics are seemingly impossible for people to discuss rationally, especially on internet fora where one is anonymous or semi-anonymous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-85512838017814931462009-07-29T01:40:55.088+10:002009-07-29T01:40:55.088+10:00You have an interesting perspective that is much l...You have an interesting perspective that is much like my husband who is also an aspie.Jennifer Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06743995065426718420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-86340973791650064242009-07-28T19:02:59.101+10:002009-07-28T19:02:59.101+10:00thanks for another interesting post!thanks for another interesting post!maggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246507654740964519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-37498602677842553622009-07-28T10:37:48.177+10:002009-07-28T10:37:48.177+10:00You can certainly add this blog to your blogroll. ...You can certainly add this blog to your blogroll. I need to update my own links pages at some point ... it's just a matter of finding the time.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-44565243849862558682009-07-28T10:30:01.219+10:002009-07-28T10:30:01.219+10:00Gavin -
I was very interested to read your commen...Gavin - <br />I was very interested to read your comments on this topic. My husband is Aspergian and similarly was very religious as a youth - considered the ministry - but then was turned off by the hypocrisy and disdain for others he saw in several "Christian" faiths. He has shaken out as what I would describe as a Celt - pagan but willing to merge toward Christianity.<br />Could I add your blog to my blogroll?Maureenhttp://lovingthetasmaniandevil.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-42370348075391748232009-07-28T10:24:24.127+10:002009-07-28T10:24:24.127+10:00Great post, Gavin. I've had a somewhat differe...Great post, Gavin. I've had a somewhat different trajectory through religion, but I've arrived at about the same place as you have: every human being knows right from wrong, every religion has something to offer the world, and when all else fails, I follow my conscience.Rachelhttp://www.aspergerjourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-17107241986789152992009-07-28T06:04:54.284+10:002009-07-28T06:04:54.284+10:00From some posts on fora I get the impression that ...From some posts on fora I get the impression that Aspies are more rational about their beliefs. <br /><br />I got almost stoned by some class mates when I pointed out the similarities between Calvinistic and certain Islamic beliefs. Back then I was not that religious, but I tried to read about other beliefs.<br /><br />Nowadays I am Calvinistic again, more or less. But I still not have the blind faith some people have. It is a rational belief (is that not a contradiction in terminis?)Asterisphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730315358597418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-53095073569407286652009-07-27T12:02:49.104+10:002009-07-27T12:02:49.104+10:00Looking forward to your next post in particular. T...Looking forward to your next post in particular. Thank you for sharing your journey!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940553582856827725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-19612490877350472352009-07-27T08:26:27.728+10:002009-07-27T08:26:27.728+10:00I have given a colour change a bit of thought but ...I have given a colour change a bit of thought but because I've modified so much of the underlying template, I'm not sure I want to have to redo it.<br /><br />However... If you're using Google Reader (or most other RSS Feed readers) you should be able to get an RSS feed of the entire text of my posts - and that should appear in black text on white.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-39741844425470040022009-07-27T04:51:04.060+10:002009-07-27T04:51:04.060+10:00Would you think about changing your blog to dark f...Would you think about changing your blog to dark font on a pale background? White on black is hard on the eyes.pacehttp://sensorydiary.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-17344271252741720182009-07-26T08:31:09.354+10:002009-07-26T08:31:09.354+10:00It's not difficult to picture Jesus as simply ...It's not difficult to picture Jesus as simply an Iconoclastic Rabbi... They have cropped up regularly in Judaism over the millennia... And then the 'Fact' of his existence isn't at all difficult to believe.<br /><br />It was all going so well until the Tax Collector turned up.Socrateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525104555859213125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-67109629638733205752009-07-26T07:06:49.978+10:002009-07-26T07:06:49.978+10:00you haven't offended me, I use to be a wiccan ...you haven't offended me, I use to be a wiccan before I became a Christian 14 years ago, I can honestly say having a faith and because God is my anchor it's helped alot in life, my 14 year old son who is also mildly affected was healed a great deal, and sorry if this sound whacko but we got prayer for him with a nice older couple and we noticed a difference right away. Keep being real :-)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-60491703948905054352009-07-26T07:03:42.298+10:002009-07-26T07:03:42.298+10:00It doesn't make sense to me how your post coul...It doesn't make sense to me how your post could offend someone - all it does is tell about what you think and what you did.These 4 parts of mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737838693731820594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-66242078092862397632009-07-25T22:58:02.322+10:002009-07-25T22:58:02.322+10:00Apologies if people have had problems with Kontact...Apologies if people have had problems with Kontactr. I've had a few people suggesting they can't understand the symbols to email me.<br /><br />In any case, if you need to contact me, it's gavin dot bollard at gmail dot com<br /><br />Just replace the dots with . and the at with @.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-42379774926899609302009-07-25T17:41:52.690+10:002009-07-25T17:41:52.690+10:00Gavin, this is such a sensitive and gentle post, w...Gavin, this is such a sensitive and gentle post, why would it upset anyone?Eeyorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-66169728311510553542009-07-25T15:00:56.295+10:002009-07-25T15:00:56.295+10:00up until the last paragraph once again it was like...up until the last paragraph once again it was like a mirror. I did exactly the same thing. 21 years and they wanted to send me to bible college. Then I started messing with them. I not only did the black bible but I voraciously read anything I could get my hands on.<br />Now I'm apothetic. I acknowledge but I also subscribe to a hybridisation of taoism, buddhism, karma and thumper rabbit. "If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396278102870847266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-64453137699916279172009-07-25T13:26:00.178+10:002009-07-25T13:26:00.178+10:00Gavin, I tried to send you an email from the "...Gavin, I tried to send you an email from the "contact me" button, but I don't understand the letters in the code and got it wrong 3 times, but I don't know what else they can be. Any suggestion?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-37931198622154622722009-07-25T12:58:50.168+10:002009-07-25T12:58:50.168+10:00It never ceases to amaze me how Christians spend s...It never ceases to amaze me how Christians spend so much time debunking things which actually support their religion.<br /><br />In the lost Tomb of Jesus they;<br />1. Find evidence that Jesus had a tomb.<br />2. Find some rather cool early Christianity symbols predating the fish and the cross<br />3. Permanently fail to obtain a sample of Christ's DNA because the contents of the tomb had been removed.<br /><br />It doesn't prove or disprove divinity but it does make a very good case to say that there really was a person called Jesus who really did have those parents, siblings and relationships etc...<br /><br />You'd think that the Christians could focus on the positive instead of the negative.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-15465564808014791152009-07-25T11:46:03.351+10:002009-07-25T11:46:03.351+10:00You studied satanism? Awesome. Having studied in a...You studied satanism? Awesome. Having studied in a seven day Adventist school in highschool, I completely agree that when they teach other religions, its sole purpose is to try make them look ridiculous to you'll believe in Christianity more.<br /><br />As for that documentary, a quick google has plenty of christian's debunking it http://www.rlhymersjr.com/Articles/030607_LostTombDebunked.html http://web.mac.com/cicdc/iWeb/KStreet/CICpod/8C488B68-763A-411D-A7A5-BA111DA30A2D.html http://www.mattjonesblog.com/2007/03/05/the-lost-tomb-of-jesus-really/. I haven't seen the doco myself, so I can't vouch for their validity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com