Dias
Well-Known Member
Well, one of my interests, is Religion and Theology and there is something that makes me very curious when I read the stories of Saints, whatever their religion may be: the fact that so many of them share common traits with Autism, or is it just coincidences?
For example:
Some of them were great scholars, almost genius, with great memories and capacity for writing in a time where knowledge and books were very limited.
Most of them followed very strict rules of discipline, routine and fasting.
Very restricted interests.
Many of them were hermits choosing to live a life of silence and solitude.
The first case known in history of Anorexia Nervosa is from a female Saint and the history shows us there were many more.
Practises of self punishment used are very similar to what we now call self-harm.
Most of them didn`t look in to peoples eyes, they looked at the floor.
What is your opinion? Of course it is most likely that some had Autism and others don`t but it is interesting for me.
Although I have interest in these areas it is very difficult for me to go into it in depth and explain and express it to others. Would like to hear from you.
I am sorry if I cause disconfort to someone with this topic.
For example:
Some of them were great scholars, almost genius, with great memories and capacity for writing in a time where knowledge and books were very limited.
Most of them followed very strict rules of discipline, routine and fasting.
Very restricted interests.
Many of them were hermits choosing to live a life of silence and solitude.
The first case known in history of Anorexia Nervosa is from a female Saint and the history shows us there were many more.
Practises of self punishment used are very similar to what we now call self-harm.
Most of them didn`t look in to peoples eyes, they looked at the floor.
What is your opinion? Of course it is most likely that some had Autism and others don`t but it is interesting for me.
Although I have interest in these areas it is very difficult for me to go into it in depth and explain and express it to others. Would like to hear from you.
I am sorry if I cause disconfort to someone with this topic.