Christianity On The Spectrum

Dive into the compelling discussion about the autism spectrum and the implications of merging various diagnoses. Explore the historical context, including key figures and contentious legacies, such as Hans Asperger's ties to Nazism. Discover how online communities have transformed autistic identity and self-advocacy, along with the impact of DSM-5 changes that aimed to reduce confusion but may have sidelined certain groups. The conversation also reveals the ongoing challenges within advocacy and the debate over the future of autism classifications.

Dive into the experiences of autistic ex-Christians and the complexities of their deconversion journeys. Factors like cognitive dissonance, educational experiences, and abusive church dynamics play significant roles. Discover personal stories, including Luke's own path of questioning. The discussion highlights gender differences in deconversion, with women often facing gradual transitions. Examine the emotional aftermath and long-term outcomes, revealing various paths like becoming an angry atheist or a curious anthropologist.

In this engaging discussion, guest Aella, a writer known for her explorations of sexuality and her background as an ex-Christian, shares her path from a Calvinist upbringing to deconversion. She highlights the role of autism in her religious journey, reflecting on early doubts, a pivotal philosophical argument that challenged her faith, and the aftermath of leaving Christianity. Aella also critiques the church’s social impact, weighing its benefits against the harms of guilt and repression, while discussing her current beliefs and connections within the rationalist community.

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, Greg and I do another Q&A and talk about what it has been like to do an autism and Christianity podcast for a year. Podcast Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVkZVBD7xFTPN4zQIR8nI31pqmNHC_HeyDT9iNRz2ua-fgSA/viewform   Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I spoke with Simone Collins from the Based Camp podcast about the newest incarnation of the pro-natalist movement and the autistics who participate in it. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, Greg asks me every question in my autism and Christianity interview protocol and I try to answer them as briefly as I possibly can. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, spoke with Max an autistic Christian fan fic writer about their hit "It's a feminonmenon" fanfic about the acts of Paul and Thecla.    Link to the Act of Paul and Thecla fic which you should support: https://archiveofourown.org/works/58436500/chapters/148853284 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I read an essay I wrote about my experiences having teenage gender dysphoria. You can find the full written piece and my substack here: https://dispatchesfromtheautismwars.substack.com/p/i-had-teenage-gender-dysphoria Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Joanna Sawatsky, a Christian purity culture expert and author of several data driven analytic books on the subject, about the effects of Purity Culture on autistic Christians and ex-Christians.   Joanna's research group website and resources https://baremarriage.com/ If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Helen Roy a thought leader of the autistic Christian radfem adjacent gender fatalists why so many autistic Christians are radfems. Helen's substack: https://substack.com/@helenofroy Previous episode where we talk about autistic attitudes towards feminism and trans issues: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2xhns-17ab3e0 If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/