RE: Literalism and Autism
September 9, 2019 at 8:41 pm
(This post was last modified: September 9, 2019 at 8:42 pm by EgoDeath.)
(September 9, 2019 at 8:33 pm)Acrobat Wrote: But how do you determine whats literal from non-literal?
Well, like you said, it's quite easy, isn't it? Or is it difficult? Which statement are you sticking with in this particular moment? You've claimed both.
(September 9, 2019 at 8:33 pm)Acrobat Wrote: The only thing I said about people on the spectrum, is that they tend to have trouble with non-literal language, something that been observed in a variety of scientific literature. Please tell me how this is offensive to people on the spectrum?
You seem to be getting worked up over nothing.
Not worked up, simply holding you to what you're saying. Don't attempt to be dismissive by, in so many words, telling me to calm down. It's childish and arrogant. Thought that's your MO, isn't it?
So what you're saying is that because people may interpret the Bible literally, and because people who are autistic tend to interpret texts literally, people who interpret the Bible literally may be autistic? What are you talking about? Are you attempting to diagnose people here on AF? Is this to help us, or you? I'm not quite getting it. What exactly is the point of this thread here?
Once again, I'll ask, when did anyone on this forum ever suggest a 100% literal interpretation of the Bible?
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.
