“The word ‘Christian’ means ‘Like Christ,’ and it was given to the followers of Christ because they acted just like Jesus. Remember those bracelets from the 2000s that asked, ‘WWJD?’ If Jesus Christ led Trinity, would HE have an Autism Awareness Week? Of course not! Why? Because anything that exalts itself above the name of Christ should be brought down.
“Also, anything that teaches our children to have their identity in anything other than Christ is idolatry and demonic. Let me repeat myself just so I am not quoted out of context: any philosophy, teaching, or program that teaches our precious children that their identity is found in anything other than Christ is idolatry and demonic. Period.
“The world, in its rejection and hatred of Christ, often devises programs such as ‘Autism Awareness’ (and cultural figures like the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause, etc.) to get the benefits of His teachings (compassion, kindness, feeling love, and self-worth) without acknowledging Jesus as the ultimate authority and the source of all life.” – Pastor Matt Baker, head of Trinity Christian Academy in Lake Worth, Florida.
Parents of autistic students are furious. Of note, the school is a participant in Florida’s private school vouchers program.
Lake Worth-area private school cancels Autism Awareness Week after pastor calls it ‘demonic’ https://t.co/TnxVQJbdze
— WPTV (@WPTV) April 5, 2024
The pastor of Florida’s Trinity Christian Academy canceled the school’s Autism Awareness Week, saying that the event was “demonic.”
Several parents are now threatening to pull their kids out of the school.https://t.co/pD7H8eSW9r
— Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta) April 8, 2024
“If Jesus Christ led Trinity, would HE have an Autism Awareness Week? Of course not! Why? Because anything that exalts itself above the name of Christ should be brought down,” Pastor Matt Baker wrote. https://t.co/5Nvavln6Wm
— FFRF (@FFRF) April 5, 2024
“Parents at a private Christian school are wondering why a pastor canceled “Autism Awareness Week.”
“In a letter to parents Monday, the lead pastor at Trinity Christian Academy says the week of celebrations is “idolatry and demonic.”https://t.co/kBD56Bte1Q
— Spiritual Abuse (@SpiritualAbuse1) April 7, 2024