[4] In religions with an eschatological belief in divine judgment, there are often traditions promulgating an exemption from judgement in the afterlife for mentally disabled people, as well as for children who die before reaching maturity due to both lacking an understanding of their actions in a manner analogous to the insanity defense.
[6] In the book, The Words of my Perfect Teacher by Patrul Rinpoche, the author states that the presence of a disability that impedes an understanding of the concept of dharma will prevent a person from being able to practice Buddhism.
In societies where Buddhism is the main religion practiced, Buddhists with disabilities have reported that other people have condescending attitudes towards them.
When this suggestion was rebuked, Luther told the prince that Christians should pray for the Devil to be removed from the boy every day.
Human Rights Watch reports that people living in prayer camps are subject to being chained to objects for prolonged periods, deprived of food, and forced to endure an environment with poor sanitation.
Many families of children with disabilities in the USA report feeling excluded from church services because of the attitudes of other members of the congregation.
[26] The 16th-century Hindu poet and singer Surdas, who was said to have composed more than 125,000 songs, is similarly revered as a great religious figure.
[27] In the Hindu epic Mahabharatham, Dhritarashtra is initially denied his inheritance to the throne for being visually impaired, yet he is eventually portrayed as a ruler.
[27] On the other hand of Hindu mythology, a woman named Manthra in the epic Ramayana was portrayed as menacing and despicable for being physically disabled.
[29] Hindu texts advocate that disabled people feeling hopeless should go forward in life with a positive manner and attitude by following Dharma.
[30] As with Buddhism, Hindus also believe that disability is caused by negative karma, but this is not imposed by an outside punitive force or God.
[38] In Saudi Arabia, there is a strong focus on equality for children and adults with special needs, which is based on Islam's views on disability.
[42] In Israel, a study on the Haredi community found strong support for integrating children with disabilities into mainstream schools.