For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. —Romans 8:29-30
Tragedy. Curse. Suffering. These are words attached to the diagnosis of severe cognitive disability (in days past referred to as severe mental retardation). Thankfully, this passage from Romans 8 gives us an additional way to think about cognitive disability, or any disability, in light of Christ.