Published on 12, July, 2020
Let me say from the start that I have a strong faith and although I’m willing to discuss it, I have not started this thread to try and evangelise anyone. Simply I’d like to discuss with other autistic Christians how they cope with church, other Christians and trying to resolve their head around everything.
I agree with Handi-andis, it could be very annoying to be preached at in a place from which there is no easy escape. People who go to a church (whether they have made a commitment to it or not) have gone there voluntarily and expect to be preached to, the commuters have not.
On the other hand, is it much more annoying than having to overhear someone else's boring phone conversation or choice of music?
If a Muslim tried to convert me to Islam in a similar way, I wouldn't be interested, but I would try to be polite, and maybe explain my beliefs to him (or her) in return.
It is how to put people off by having things rammed down their throat. Preaching on a street is one thing as people can always walk away, but on a commuter train you don't have that opportunity. If we turn it around and ask the question, how would you feel if it was a Muslim doing it what would be your response?
That said, if that is what they feel the Lord is calling them to do then so be it, but personally despite my faith I would find it very annoying if I was in that carriage on that train
good idea.
New topic; how do you feel about people preaching the word in a packed commuter train?
Now that I have a permanent job, a good deal better than I was. Also may well be a few other Christians in my workplace.
I see the world simply, as a place where I, with love, traverse the skies upon wings,
trying not to fear, always loving, always trying to be kind, though through the dark we may yet fly,
the light of love guides on and we shall be as we are but more and more for the day is coming when we shall be
surrounded by waving trees and waterfalls, alight and bright, we will meet at last and we shall feel everlasting love
in the orchards of the overhanging sky.
That was some of my poetry in case you didn't guess.
God has told me to teach the world about love and so I do
If one is in darkness, know there is also light, and the light will shine forth. Not the light of the sun or of the moon or the stars, but the light of love. To think like this is to feel love always. And who has seen or felt this light of love? All those who have loved or who have been loved. That is awesome.
That may make one feel that there is a special purpose for teaching humanity how to love and have charity one to the other. Through acts of service and compassion to one's fellow human, one experiences true love
God has spoken to me more than once and I believe God loves me
Hey, I love being Christian. its awesome and refreshing. How are yall today ?
Have you tried Through the Roof in Morden? Google maps says 24 minutes from Thames valley to Morden, by car.
Sometimes angry at Him for making me different to everybody else, and angry at how alienating this can sometimes feel. Often excited about the special purpose He has for my life which is to do with me being uniquely autistic.
What does knowing that you have autism make you feel about God?
I would concur from experience regarding hte Quaker mehod of worship, which also extends into the decision making process for business meetings and committees within the Quakers.
Not so much breaks, but they definitely need a clear structure instead of meandering all over the shop.
I agree that sermons should be shorter and with breaks to give the audience time to understand and digest what the priest is trying to convey. Long sermons only make people weary and eager for the end to come sooner. As a child I couldn't wait for the sermons to conclude.
Thanks.
I found these on Facebook, not groups that I personally belong to but I hope that they may help you
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1779885708971864/?ref=share
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I agree with that idea if they let us.