Reports indicate that John Travolta will not obtain treatment for his son's autism because his religion, Scientology doesn't recognise it as a valid condition.
I am bewildered as to why people are of the opinion that he can do as he pleases because it's his son, and no-one else should be able to decide the rightness or injustice of his decisions concerning his son.
Why can't we condemn the actions (or inaction) of someone that prevents a fellow human being from living the best possible life he can?
I dont get it.
I understand that treatment of autism is not always effective, but it is almost always effective to some degree and the earlier the better.
What do you think?
2007-10-02 19:58:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
listen to all the apologists for immorality. When another human being is being mistreated, I feel bad ok?
Selfish freaks.
2007-10-02 21:29:38 · update #1
And I know he gets no treatment because Travolta denies he has a problem! It isn't rocket science you dullards! It doesnt exist according to scientology.
2007-10-02 21:30:50 · update #2
Ariel brigalow " Things he will never learn which will only frustrate him more?"
Oh, ok. give up without even trying. Guaranteed failure. I like your style.
2007-10-02 21:32:32 · update #3
janeinla - maybe you should read Hubbards literature and see exactly what he has to say about autism. Maybe you need to pay another 100,000 to learn though?
2007-10-03 14:33:50 · update #4
That is the plight of religion. People do ludicrous things in the name of their faith, and no one can touch them.
2007-10-02 20:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do you have a link for any of this? It doesnt sound quite right.
I tried to find some and came up with lots of sites talking about but most of the site names were pretty funny. Nothing I would want to say was my "source" :) The only ones that seemed like real news sites, all of the talk of autism and such was in the comments by people like on here. As far as I can see most of it is debate between the disease that the Travoltas say it is, and knowledgeable internetters saying its autism.
And I didnt hang around Scientology all that long but I dont remember anything about autism. Was that even a word in the 1950s? In any case they wouldnt be against treatments. In fact as far as I can figure they would love most of the treatments except giving any downers to make him "more manageable". But their quiet conversation and patience stuff would be great.
I know that my stuff is all guesswork but as far as I can see, so is the rest of it.
2007-10-03 17:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by Gandalf Parker 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who says Scientologists don't consider autism an actual condition?
I've been a Scientologist for 17 years, I know a few Scientology families with autistic kids, and I know that they consider it an actual condition.
Where did you hear that ridiculous rumor?
Gosh - people will believe anything! (Have you heard the one that Christians drink blood? Yep! That's one of the reasons they were thrown to the lions - it was a rumor widely believed.)
2007-10-03 18:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by MommyJub 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why is his son any of your concern? It's not like they're denying him life-saving cancer treatment. Autism isn't something that can be cured. I have a cousin that is mildly autistic and functions rather well without treatment. I'm sure they would do whatever they need to do to make sure their son gets proper educational help. I mean, you don't even know how severe his autism is. I think you need to mind your own business.
2007-10-03 04:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Two quarters & a heart down 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
So what "Treatment " exactly do you think he needs?
Drugs to keep him in a stupor? ~ when from all reports he is a happy child?
Something similar to ADD tablets which are in effect speed to make him concentrate~ on what may i ask ? Things he will never learn which will only frustrate him more?
How do you KNOW that Jett gets no treatment?
Do you sit outside the home with a pair of binoculars?
This is a happy child~ yes he is different but who gives a rats A**?? He is a happy child dancing to the beat of his own drum.
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!
AND STOP BELIEVING EVERYTHING YOU READ!
2007-10-03 04:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
So, what is the problem?
My granddaughter is Autistic, and it does not require medical treatment of any kind! She is high-functioning, and does just fine!
The basic treatment for Autism is early intervention, and I am sure that the Travolta's will make sure that he gets whatever special education their son will require!
I am sure they would not appreciate your interference! Worry about something else, this child will be fine!
2007-10-03 03:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by evictus 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Travolta is a nut, I feel sorry for his son. If I was travolta' brother, I would give him a good azz whupin.
2007-10-03 03:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think you are readind to many tabloid magazines. Don't believe everything you read.
2007-10-04 07:10:41 · answer #8 · answered by Affinity Warrior 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋