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To: Alex Murphy
Interesting article.

As an engineer, and an INTJ on the Briggs Meyer test, I would probably fall into the Asperger’s category.

Funny thing is it didn't hurt my faith, but confirmed it. I was well taught as a kid, and understood that in our fallen world, the Church is filled with sinners in need of salvation. I never had any expectation to find perfection in the church or its leaders, I only had the realization that God requires it of us, though we can not do it. Hence the need for a Savior.

It has also led me to be rather intolerant of those in positions of power who misuse it. Which has led to many problems in my church and vocational life. But those who work with and for me have appreciated someone who doesn't play games.

In short, there is a need in the Church as a whole for those who will call a spade a spade. Someone with Apserger’s is built for that role, though it frightens many in Church leadership whose whole worldview is based on emotion. When you have someone who is scared to tell those couples shacking up that it wrong because it isn't "nice", you have a poor leader. The purpose of the Church is to teach the Law and Gospel. In this age we focus to much on the Gospel and, as Bonhoeffer said, end up with cheap Grace. Which is no grace at all.

5 posted on 10/02/2014 6:50:10 AM PDT by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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To: redgolum
In short, there is a need in the Church as a whole for those who will call a spade a spade. Someone with Apserger’s is built for that role, though it frightens many in Church leadership whose whole worldview is based on emotion.

Good point.

7 posted on 10/02/2014 7:46:03 AM PDT by BlatherNaut
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