Reading this essay on how the church affects people with mental disabilities, really got my mind digging deeper. Many times while reading this essay I had to stop my thought process from digging too deep. After reading the first page I already began to ponder on thoughts that parents of mentally disabled children probably do often. One question the author asks himself, as well as the reader, that stuck out to me the most, is located on the first page in the middle of the second paragraph. Fetkke asks, “Are the disabled somehow a part of God’s creation story, or have they been disqualified by their conditions?” This question really made my mind wander. I had to ask myself this question over an over until I finally came to the realization that I have no idea. I cannot begin to comprehend the meaning behind a mentally disabled person. I know that God loves all. That is one thing I am certain of. However, when it comes to the meaning of why a mentally disabled person is disabled, I’m at a stand still. There’s the argument that everything happens for a reason and God loves all. But in my mind I can’t seem to satisfy myself with an answer when it comes to who goes to heaven and who goes to hell? Would someone with a mental disability go straight to heaven, just like a child would? Or does it depend on the severity of the mental condition? Why would God do this to someone?
I know that God may use someone with a mental disability for his glory. God may use anyone. It wouldn’t surprise me if God chose to use someone with a disability. But when it comes to the argument of why God would want someone to have that disability, I just don’t know what to think. It’s almost like saying someone can be born gay. It just doesn’t seem like something a loving God would do.
After reading this essay I’m left with extremely deep questions and no answers.
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