Why Are These Pastors LITERALLY DEMONIZING Autism?

Society says autistic people are broken versions of neurotypicals, but some people take this one step further. Is it possible to be both Autistic and a Demon? Is that what AuDHD really is?

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Chapters
00:00 This video is not about religion
01:18 I'm junk.
02:08 I'm demonised.
03:05 Kitten break.
03:24 This rather polite demon speaks English.
04:45 Special noises or Echolalia?
07:02 Back to junk guy.
08:40 Director of Shalom Forces
09:11 You smell of dead fish
12:00 Evidence?
13:25 What an Autism Miracle looks like.
15:35 Autism Reversal Twin Study
16:45 Moving on and MOAR KITTENS

[malcolmkinnon]

I am an autistic christian and have battled this in the church.
It's pure ignorance and complete lack of understanding as to what autism is.
Trying to address it in my circles .
You can't cast out a spirit that ain't there!

[ThesilBmfm]

I really hope that little girl doesn't remember her parents praying for her to not be so rubbish. Having that brought up later on could be super-traumatic for the lady herself. There's no way to _unsay_ things like that to your daughter.

[MB-pfgv]

I’ve heard this my whole life. As a Christian, thank God I’ve had my own personal faith experiences or I’d never be a Christian. Such a sick culture. There’s always a demon somewhere.

[Sensoryverlord]

I grew up in the Southern Baptist church. I wasn’t diagnosed autistic until my 40s, but people back then knew I was different. Meltdowns? Nightmares? Probably demons. Special interest in fantasy fiction? Dabbling in witchcraft. I’m actually glad I was late diagnosed because I *know* I would’ve experienced this nonsense. The fact that this still goes on breaks my heart & is one reason why I’d never consider being religious again.

[funniful]

And neurotypicals think that * I * am weird…., lmao Yet, THIS is supposed to be normal?!

[SugarGlider]

We need more hecklers at sermons.


"My god doesn't make mistakes."

*_"Cancer?!"_*

[AaronGrosch]

That little boy who was "cured of autism" around the 4 minute mark sure showed a lot of black and white thinking in his story of good vs bad, and rigid thinking as if he was now just good as a binary choice.😅 Poor kid 🙏

[russc]

I can't help noticing the parallels with the 'pray away the gay' approach taken by the same kind of people, casting it as a demonic affliction that can be cured by some ritual, but essentially shaming the individual into masking their true identity to gain acceptance in their community and family.

[angustheterrible]

You know it strikes me that the people who like to accuse others of being demonic/possessed, are also the ones who act the most like a demon. I've never seen a more hateful group of people.

[Ovenico]

Ah yes the trauma of hearing "God can cure you if you pray with enough faith". As a person with some other disabilities I've heard this throughout my entire life and it really messes your mental health when you pray to God for a cure and it never comes.

Also unrelated but Mike I absolutely love your sweater! Kinda wanna know where you got it haha

[rozarah]

I am not possessed, i am an actual AuDemonHD and I find the possession insinuation insulting

[JDMimeTHEFIRST]

4:03. This woman obviously forced this kid to mask. I wish he was just trolling her. I wish people would stop bullying these kids and let them be. They aren’t harming anyone

[Salt_of_the_Red_Earth_]

Thank You, this is very validating. I have autism and a neurological condition that results in convulsions. I have had demons "cast out" as a teen and because I struggled with social situations was told I was evil. It is hard to break from family, but the situation is toxic, and believe that Christ would want me to practice self love.

[wmdkitty]

Oh, and as a wheelchair user... yeah. Like, 80% of what "disables" me is structural stuff that could be easily fixed or mitigated by the addition of a ramp or lift. The rest is just that my brain's all fucky, which affects how I move my body and does prevent me from doing some things, but daily life it's all stuff that should have just been automatic under the ADA.

[gigahorse]

Oh boy. As an autistic Christian, I know this one’s gonna be tough to get through. May God have mercy on these people.

[lnielsen]

It’s not only pastors who have stated these things… but I’ve had members of various churches who’ve had their strange opinions about autism, adhd and ocd said to me. If you change your diet… etc etc etc One pastor told me you don’t act like the autistic people in the care home where I use to preach, so are you really autistic? Sigh…

[ZSchrink]

These type of people make me simultaneously sad and angry. Good on you for being able to calmly look at the situation!

[FadeGrayOG]

"My God doesn't make junk." Well, he made you.

[colbyboucher]

"Why is my kid have autism?"
We're really dealing with some bright folks here.

[Lynee]

This is terrifying and so terribly sad not to mention dangerous! So scared for that little boy who reminds me so much of my autistic grandson. 😢