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Thread #142261   Message #3280569
Posted By: CapriUni
27-Dec-11 - 12:13 PM
Thread Name: BS: The use of 'Crutch' as a pejorative
Subject: RE: BS: The use of 'Crutch' as a pejorative
I'd be glad to help, Don.

In regards to that pastor who said: "But we don't have any disabled people in our congregation!"

Well... I know God is known for performing miracles, but He shouldn't have to widen every door and flatten every flight of stairs whenever His children want to have a get-together. And I believe the most important part of worshiping God is to treat our fellow mortals with respect.

This actually reminds me of one of my favorite entries in one of my favorite Disability Rights/Social Justice blogs ("Rolling around in my head" by Dave Hingsburger): Quo Status. It's a good read.

And that whole getting-to-the-workshop scenario sounds like some anxiety dreams I've had. Sometimes, you just have to wonder: what was the architect thinking, and then wonder what the heck the approval committee was thinking. And then laugh to keep from crying.