Do you think God holds autistic people's behavior against them???? Does God punish children who are handicapped?

I think God is always listening and guiding us. But, it is our responsibility to do what we can to take care of ourselves (take meds, go to Pdoc, go to therapy).
God always accepts and forgives us, if you believe the Bible (not a literal Bible reader here).

weeone, I don't think that at all. God guides us andit is our choice to make the right decision

I'm going to add that when we make mistakes, we learn from them and move on...that is how we grow.

As a Pastor and a BP II sufferer I understand where you are coming from. GOD loves you and us all. He is merciful and understands that we are creatures who are under the curse of sin (the adamic curse inherited from Adam). We ALWAYS have the option to repent for our sin and iniquities and he ALWAYS will forgive you no matter what if you are a Christian.

I think we do know what we are doing to some extent, but I feel we sometimes cannot control ourselves as well. Anger, Anxiety, spending money unwisely, etc.

Addressing how GOD can help us BP's is more of a complex question / answer. GOD has made a way for us in salvation when Jesus returns we will rise to meet him in the air and receive our new bodies free of the Adamic curse and perfect in every way. The best thing we can do is close the door, pray in private and meditate on the Psalms or other scriptures for comfort. David in the Psalms went through more than we can imagine and he would write how great our GOD is and proclaim his wonders!!!

GOD and Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you.... amen

Pastor Scott

what about when we are incapable of making a decision due to the illness??

I believe God holds our hand (it's in one of the Psalms)

I agree doyouhearwhatihear, I was making a comparison to our illness and that it cannot be controlled and thus wouldn't be looked down upon......

Maddening question

Well, it can be controlled to a point. Most of us, if taking meds CAN control our behavior. That part is our responsibility. No? Just clarifying here.

Only if you're mad, Pluck, only if you're mad.

Yes, obviously some of it is under our control and we are completely responsible for...but some is not...I thought that was a given

I only meant it's something not to worry about.It will only madden more.A loving God would want calm not confusion for a troubled mind.Opinions.
Each mania is different for each individdle.God is the same.

First I want to say, mania is different for each of us. We experience our mania to different degrees. So I dont think we can say we all know what we are doing when we are manic. God forgives all if we are truly sorry for our action against Him, all we have to do is ask. God is with us through all we experience, He blesses us abundantly and He highly favors us. It is up to me to do everything I can to be well and healthy. If I do everything I can, it is all that is expected of me. I pray, pray, pray, and I offer my sufferings through my disorder to God as prayer for others. Bless God always and the blessings will come back to you a hundred fold. Bless you Raymond for asking your question. You are blessed and highly favored and a gift to us all. (((((((Hugs))))) Shelly

I don't believe in God, but from what I hear, He can do anything He wants to do.
I saw a sign yesterday that said, "God doesn't give us our problems, He has us go through them".
I thought that was rather too fine a distinction, for my taste.
If God is love, I find it hard to believe that He punishes anybody.