Cross-post: Mom faces arerest if she brings autistic son to church

[Goblinmonger]

I realize this isn't education per se, but thought there are some in here that might be interested. It is being discuss in Religion/Theology now
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=214x171186

Mom faces arrest if she brings autistic son to church
Associated Press, Bemidji Pioneer
Published Monday, May 19, 2008

BERTHA, Minn. (AP) - The mother of a 13-year-old autistic boy says she wanted to take him to Mass on Sunday despite a court order that bans him from her church.

Carol Race ended up attending a different church — after the Todd County sheriff stopped her and said she'd be arrested if she brought Adam to the Church of St. Joseph in Bertha.

There is a restraining order barring Race's son from St. Joseph's. The Reverend Daniel Walz wrote in court documents that Adam's behavior was disruptive and dangerous. Adam is more than 6 feet tall and over 225 pounds.

The pastor wrote that Adam spits, urinates and once struck a child during Mass.

More:
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=160...

[monmouth]

1. I wouldn't go to that particular Mass if he was there either...n/t

[1620rock]

2. You are correct, Jesus would not be present.

[Beregond2]

3. I can't believe this is

getting so much attention. What is the priest supposed to do, let this kid destroy mass for everyone else? It is not like there aren't other options. He could always recieve the sacraments privately. This mother is obviously irresponsible and selfish.

[Possumpoint]

4. It Was Reported

That the priest offered to come to their home and perform mass or to set up a separate room with a video feed for him. Both of these options were turned down by the family. That left a number of difficult choices for the priest.

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. This story makes the parents look bad, not the priest

This child doesn't belong in church and is obviously not getting anything out if it.