Theists (especially Fundamentalists): If a convicted murderer is saved and upon their release...?

Question

I mean, after all, you don't judge, and such convicted murderer is saved and has turned against his old ways.
Would you befriend him? Socialize in every sense of the word that you do with all of your other friends. You have something in common, so, it would only make sense, yes?

I stand corrected in the wording of my question:

If a convicted murderer is saved, and, once they are released...?

Tuila a Spanky--You didn't read the whole question! Would you associate with a saved convicted murderer?

Answer 1

If a man has repented of whatever his sin he has by faith become a new creature. All of us are sinners and Christians are merely forgiven. If a man is forgiven by God and made new by faith who am I to judge this man? Of course he would be the same as any other Christian saved by grace.

Answer 2

I'm not so arrogant as to say, "Well, of course I would!!" Would you go up to a complete stranger and say, "HI! My name is so and so. Will you be my friend??" and become the best of friends instantly?

Of course not. Friendship is never instantly made by choice. Whether or not I associate with him depends on many things, above and beyond the fact that he shed someone else's blood. That is one of the last things I would look at. His personality, behavior, likes and dislikes, opinions, beliefs, and basic chemistry (have you ever disliked someone for no reason at all, even if they were the nicest person in the world, and vice versa?) determines whether or not a friendship is possible. The only difference between him and someone else is how he feels about his past behavior. Is he truly sorry for what he's done and will never again even consider the thought? Was it a justifiable (in his mind and heart) deed that he had done? Does he think he just got a bum rap and the lawyer screwed him? Why did he do it in the first place? Is that situation likely to repeat itself?

After that is determined, and an aquaintance is acceptable, trust and confidence is forged over time. Just like with anyone else, time will tell if friendship will develop.

Although our beliefs are different, I am not just a programmed idiot. I'm an intelligent human being with a bit of common sense. Sorry to disappoint.

Blessings

Answer 3

No... I couldn't get past someone taking someone's life. There are very few good reasons for that. Like someone commented above, they all say they have found Jesus and have been saved when they are on death rom. But the sin was still committed. Most of the people in prison also are innocent, so they all say. And yes, I believe if you are truly sorry and you have committed to change God may forgive you but you can't expect the whole world to. I feel that is really the ultimate sin and there are so many opinions on this I'm sure. It all depends on what you believe in. You need to specify your religion. Some theistic religions are: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Saivism, Vaishnavism, Bahá'í, and Sikhism. Theism is the belief in the existence of one or more Gods or deities.

Answer 4

If a convicted murderer was saved prior to being release, you must see that he is tested under normal existence for some time before the community accepts him. This is the only way not to become his victim, and I don't know how you define saved.

Answer 5

I probably would not.
Just because I am involved in my own family.
I only have 2 close friends and barely have time for them.
One of my co-workers told another co-worker that I was "really into my kids". Like it was a bad thing.
If that is the worst thing that she can say about me, I guess that I should be thankful.
My husband probably would not want me to befriend a convicted murderer.
He can barely stand the friends that I have.
Peace out.

Answer 6

Well, I think that not "judging" means not judging someone's worth in the sight of God - not judging whether they are saved or not. You are certainly allowed to make judgment calls about who to socialize with, and who to trust. I don't think I would go out of my way to befriend a murderer, saved or otherwise. However, there are plenty of non-murderers that I don't go out of my way to befriend either. Christianity does not require that we be friends with everyone. However, if I met someone and we became friends and then I found out that he or she had a criminal past and he or she explained how she had reformed, I would probably feel more comfortable. It all depends. However, judging the worth of their soul or their salvation is for God (as far as Christians are concerned). There are a lot of "fundamentalists" out there that try to tell us who is going to go to hell and who is not. In my opinion, that is not for them to decide, it is for God. Jesus preached to the worst, and saved criminals on the cross, and forgave those who harmed him. He would not scorn and finger-point at sinners (including murderers).

Answer 7

I honestly, would be, somewhat leary. I understand that he was saved, and trying to live right, as a christian, i shouldnt judge him, and yes befriend him. However, it would still be in the back of my mind, that he just might hurt me one day. This question, personally, cant have an correct answer.

Answer 8

i would not have anything to do with them. put in desperate situations peoploe will do things out of desperation at times.. even call out to a god they have never believed in, if it means getting your *** out of a sling..
who hasnt cried out to god in a time of need, just as a catch phrase.. pretty much every one.. and if you say not then your probly lieing..
so whos to know if the soul rectification is true or not.. surely not us, any one can be fooled by a mere mortal..
that decision making can only be determined by the one and only as to the sincerety and honesty of it..
i being only human.. would be very leery to weather or not that so called born again is true or not. and not because iwould be judging. i would be ,being cautious.. those who tend to have those destructive tendencys and have gone as far as killing. should not be taken lightly.. they have done itt once, so it can be implied that the tendencies are there.. whether active or not.
why put yourself in that position to find out..
love at a distance,,. i think the bible says something about not judgeing,.,. but it also tells you not to be a fool..nothing in it says go socialize with that known killer , put yourself in potential danger
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Answer 9

Many things that God asks people to do are considered crimes by secular authorities. It is quite possible the murderer was simply doing as God instructed. This should be honored, not reviled. Sometimes God wants people to die. There is plenty of evidence of this in the Bible.

Answer 10

You basically just described the Apostle Paul. Before he was saved, he had the job of hunting down Christians and sending them to their deaths. Never underestimate what God can do in the life of a person who commits their life to Him.