I hope this newfound faith is sincere and that they are not gearing up to play the "I've seen the light" card at their next parole board hearing.
The main problem with those who have a truly deep relationship with God is that they see the world through the prism of their faith and believe the best of everyone.
Those of us who have a more pragmatic view of religion believe in God but are less apt to take things at face value.
I HOPE the deeply religious are right. But do I think hundreds of prisoners in San Quention found God around the same time? Some may have -- but my suspicion is that these poor folks in the ministry are being told exactly what they want to hear. People who end up in prison are not noted for their veracity. I hope the good people in the ministry do not end up disillusioned. We still need idealists in the world.
It's not about religion, it's about a RELATIONSHIP with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Satan's uses religion, his MOST powerful trick to keep God's people from knowing, we have been Saved by the BLOOD of Jesus, not by works, NOTHING we can do to earn Heaven. God's command "Then I heard another voice from heaven say: "Come out of HER my people,'so that you will not share in HER sins, so that you will not receive any of HER plagues". Revelation 18:4
Do you believe these hundreds of prisoners all found God during the same period of time? If you do, I admire your ability to have faith and see the best in people. I'm afraid my faith does not have the ability to stretch to that degree and I remain skeptical.
I hope this newfound faith is sincere and that they are not gearing up to play the "I've seen the light" card at their next parole board hearing.
The main problem with those who have a truly deep relationship with God is that they see the world through the prism of their faith and believe the best of everyone.
Those of us who have a more pragmatic view of religion believe in God but are less apt to take things at face value.
I HOPE the deeply religious are right. But do I think hundreds of prisoners in San Quention found God around the same time? Some may have -- but my suspicion is that these poor folks in the ministry are being told exactly what they want to hear. People who end up in prison are not noted for their veracity. I hope the good people in the ministry do not end up disillusioned. We still need idealists in the world.
Anyone who is genuinely saved will know they must continue to do their time.
It's not about religion, it's about a RELATIONSHIP with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Satan's uses religion, his MOST powerful trick to keep God's people from knowing, we have been Saved by the BLOOD of Jesus, not by works, NOTHING we can do to earn Heaven. God's command "Then I heard another voice from heaven say: "Come out of HER my people,'so that you will not share in HER sins, so that you will not receive any of HER plagues". Revelation 18:4
Do you believe these hundreds of prisoners all found God during the same period of time? If you do, I admire your ability to have faith and see the best in people. I'm afraid my faith does not have the ability to stretch to that degree and I remain skeptical.
Amen
Time will tell, one thief on the cross was unchanged and the other was with His Lord in paradise