Welcome to Normality

Well my blogging slump is gone (for now) and I have an interesting truth in life I wish to share with all you Corpsters out there. Yeah I'm sure nobody really exclaims from the rooftops that they're Corpsters... but don't worry its a way of understanding more than a title.

With my small talk out of the way, let's dive right into my topic of discussion for this evening. Normality. Sure in high school we craved to fit in. Most people already had a gaggle of friends in which they had something to fall back on. But I guess I got a lot out of my high school experience by not having that cushion. Sure I knew only one other guy but he sure didn't give a damn about me before or after school (sure i car pooled with him saved gas on the hour long trip each way). During those trips he had stuff to say... oh well...

And so because of that lack of cushioning I was forced to find my own friends and blaze my own path in the world that is high school. Sure I have a few regrets... namely taking dates to school dances... but hey I learned more from that than staying to my old routine.

I by no means call myself normal. And I'm sure at some level everyone would say the very same thing. But then why do we have an urge to be "normal"? Is it the fact that we want to fit in? Is it the fact that people different from you scare you and you want to be on the laughing end of the pranks? Sure that's what high school and college mostly are... hazing and trying to find a clique to fit in.

This would be a great opportunity to get into my theory of the "best friend trap". As if friendship were a competition. Oooo we're BFF. The best friend movement was forcibly shoved down our throats in grade school. While sure I have friends that are friendlier than others... ones you trust more to share things with. But I sure didn't give that title myself to anyone. (Course my mother would say otherwise.)

Best implies a competition. Sure you can claim to have multiple best friends and be a well-adjusted individual, but I'm talking about the pure definition of the word. Again people say its "normal" to have a best friend. I am personally under the belief of "keeping your friends close and your enemies closer". They'll get what's coming to them.

So if everyone isn't normal, wouldn't it be normal ro be abnormal? In that case we get into a mindless debate which beginnings of which make my mind numb. But that'll happen when you're blogging as late or early as I tend to.

When inspiration strikes no matter when or where I just gotta blog.
Sorry if it doesn't correspond with normal schedules... Heh then you didn't catch the gist of my blog. The secret to blogging is to type from the heart. This isn't any english paper and I don't bother most the time to proofread beyond the word i'm typing. I guess reading the blog as I wrote it will work with the way the mind works... sure it focuses for a minute then drifts off on some tangent... its perfectly normal (abnormal?) for that to happen. So I leave you tonight or morning or whenever you read this explaining why I blog so little during the summer.

Oh well we'll always have seven flags amusing type park
Ciao 'Corpsters

Poindexter Poetry

Johnny was a chemist's son,
But Johnny is no more.
What Johnny thought was H20
was H2SO4.

Hilarious. Ciao 'Corpsters

Falling Sand Game - hosted by Chirag Mehta @ chir.ag

Falling Sand Game - hosted by Chirag Mehta @ chir.ag

OK why not another hit. This is a weird game but sure is addictive.

The brown sand is gasoline... add fire and watch the fun.

Caio "Oooo a can!" Corpsters

I Want One Of Those

I Want One Of Those

I have nothing better to blog so I'll share this great website full of great crap you don't really need but you'd want anyway. Summer's the time I don't blog much anyways. Take that blog readers.

Caio "An update is an update" Corpsters

In2TV

In2TV - AOL Television

Another great link. This site, despite being AOL sponsered, shows a number of shows I've long forgotten. Mainly Freakazoid!, Pinky and the Brain, and the Animaniacs. Of course there are plenty of live-action shows there. Best of all its free and ya don't have to sign up for anything.

There is a serious lack of commercials as well, though you'll have to see about 4 per episode which pays for the site and I comletely expect. Works with Internet Explorer in my experience, which you really shouldn't use for security reasons.

Caio and enjoy Corpsters

Video Files » Super Mario Bros. Live

Video Files » Super Mario Bros. Live

Wow... its corny... but wow... that's talent.

100th Post

Oh where has the time gone? This is officially our 100th post. What fun!

I probably should look back and show off the highlights of blogging... but that's no fun. For me and for you. Clip shows stink. We want new stuff. And I'm above using gimicks to attract visitors... though that expose about developmentally disabled people is compelling stuff.

No, it'll be a normal post. See that I didn't post anything for recent holidays. Even the compelling story of my car's anniversary of breaking down in Northbrook. I'm sure you've all heard that story.

Post to be continued...

Free Ride to Heaven (Part 1) Reply 1

peaceonearth commented:
So let's see, the church says that the mentally challenged need to hear the word of God to be saved yet they choose not to worship along with them. Just more proof that churches are not in the business of saving lives but of carrying out their own agenda. Just ask yourself, do you really want to rely on someone else's interpretation of the Bible for your salvation or do you want to find your own path to God?

It is a real honor to get a comment from peaceonearth . He is indeed a very articulate author and thinker in his own right. Go to his blog and find out for yourself.

My Reply:

It seems that not all churches actually practice what Bible teaches, so in the matter of Developmentally Disabled People, it appears that some pastors must have taken a vote and cancelled out what Jesus preached.

What credibility does a church have when they find no need for a worship service for Developmentally Disabled People and yet say that these same people will be damned if they don't have faith in Jesus. Their only chance for salvation would have been if they were baptised as a baby because to be baptised as an adult would mean a confession of faith.

Many Developmentally Disabled People are unable to understand the sermon unless it is taught at their educational level, which means they are out of luck in the Chicago area.

What about the Developmentally Disabled People in our neighborhoods? Not only them, but what about their family or Caregivers. I attended a Worship Service where there were 17 total people attending and only three or four Developmentally Disabled People. Just think of how many people could be saved for each Developmentally Disabled People in attendance.

There is a need to bring the Gospel to all Developmentally Disabled People.

The President of a Lutheran synod emailed this comment to me in January 2003:

“I'm also sorry that others are not seeing a need for a Jesus Cares worship service in your area. It would seem, in the Chicago area, that there would not only be enough WELS people wanting such a service but plenty of mission prospects as well.”

Let me add some more...

It is a real challenge to find a church which makes you feel comfortable with a Developmentally Disabled Child. It is only a matter of time before a new pastor comes along and WHAM, the welcome mat gets pulled out from under your feet.

It has been a while since I have taken my autistic son to church. Why? It seems that he is in the habit of sitting on the “porcelain throne” most of the service.

I need to keep an eye on him so he does not wander around the building and get into trouble. I suggested in an email to the pastor of the church I attended that they should put speakers in the bathroom so I can hear the sermon.

The reply was no. I pointed out that there was no use in coming to church if I can’t hear the sermon.

I know my son will be in Heaven because he was baptized and confirmed.

He has faith! In fact one of the two pastors that taught his confirmation classes commented that he was a theologian and too bad the synod did not have a place for him. Quite a few times that pastor looked up some of the answers that my autistic son gave and was amazed at his perception and understanding of the bible. A “normal” child also took the class, but did notdo as well as my son.

According to the Chicago Area Pastors, there is no need for a Worship Service for the Developmentally Disabled People in the Chicago Area!

What about all the Developmentally Disabled People we see every day of our life? If they do not get a Free Ride to Heaven, then I guess that these Chicago Area Pastors are damning these people to hell.

To Be Continued

Free Ride to Heaven? (Part 1)

Does a Developmentally Disabled Person get a Free Ride to Heaven?

It was in May of 2006 that I asked a question at a religious website from the denomination I was born and raised in.

Following is the reply, (private information removed or edited):

Date: May 18, 2006 4:23 PM
Subject: Your comments on W*** about J****? Feedback have been answered

You said:

Does God give the developmentally disabled salvation if they are unable to communicate their faith? If they cannot communicate their faith, how do we know that they are saved? If they do need to know about Jesus, then why is it so difficult to find a worship service where they will be able to understand on their own level? (Try finding a church that makes you feel comfortable with a developmentally disabled child. Even President G***** moved away from my autistic child at a worship service, moving forward and across the middle aisle so the Seminary student wouldn't see him.) If these developmentally disabled people get automatic salvation, then I need not worry and that explains why the Chicago Area Circuit Pastors unanimously voted 3 times not to have an area service for the developmentally disabled because there was no need in their churches. If the developmentally disabled need a faith in Jesus for salvation, then I guess hell will have a lot more souls thanks to our churches.

This is our reply:

Greetings in our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

If I understand your questions correctly you asked, “Does God give the developmentally disabled salvation if they are unable to communicate their faith? How do we know they are saved if they cannot communicate their faith?”

God has blessed the developmentally disabled with a unique challenge and blessing in life. They are his children, created and molded from conception as his dearly loved children. God promises that he wants all people to be saved, and this includes the developmentally disabled. This does not mean however, that he will just, automatically save them. They as sinners need to hear the word of God spoken or read to them. God promises that he will work where his gospel is given. As his children they also need to be baptized, for we are promised in 1 Peter 3.21 that by Baptism we are saved. We are also promised that the Holy Spirit works faith through baptism Titus 3:5,7. Take these words to heart and be comforted that if you are telling your child the word and your child is baptized, be assured that the Lord promises to work through these means.

Be assured that God wants your child with him in heaven, he wants your child to hear his word and to be assured that Jesus Cares for your autistic child.

In Christ,

Webmaster W***A****J****.com

To be continued.

ProfileSpace.com ~Not a made up site

ProfileSpace.com ~Not a made up site

I hate myspace. It spreads AIDS. That and the fact that people think they're so great when they have 6,743 friends 7,000 of whom they have never met nor ever will. So check out my website of the (thing). Even though its on my own site. I'm sure you've overlooked it. Its a site to behold.

Caio 'Corpsters