He was hearing the plea for leniency from a guy who had stole a credit card . The guy had said that he was a Christian and normally never would've done it, except for the need to buy some necessities . The guy went on to explain that he's a devout Christian etc .
Well, Judge Burlew decided to check the credibility of this man, and asked him. . . . . " Since you're claiming to be a devout Christian, why don't you recite the 23rd Psalm for me " ? The judge thought he had cornered this guy and no way would he be able to do it if he was lying . Well, you guessed it !! The man recited the Psalm perfectly !! The judge was shocked and granted the man probation for being honest !!
On a side note : Several of the defendants who were in court that day went back to the jail and told the rest of the guys to memorize Psalm 23, thinking they could get leniency too . But the next day in court the judge opened the proceedings saying " Ok folks, today it's John 3:16 " LMAO, what a guy he is !!
2007-04-28 01:21:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
For those of you who do not understand the judicial system.. . . The crime was minor, comparably speaking . And the judge has every right to grant a little leniency to defendants if he thinks their crime was an act out of character for the person . He can use whatever means he chooses to determine the veracity of each defendant . This man made a claim, and the judge checked it . Nothing more !
2007-04-28 01:36:18 · update #1
Yes it really happened !! I just watched an interview with the judge .
And to those of you who still don't get it . .. This wasn't a 'Christian' issue, it was an 'Honesty' issue .
2007-04-28 01:54:21 · update #2
There was a teenage couple who defaced a nativity scene by spray painting 666 on the baby Jesus. The judge ordered them to walk around town with a donkey with a sign on it that said, "I'm sorry for being a jack ***."
A man called a cop a pig. The judge ordered him to sit at a baseball game with a pig and a sign stating "A cop is not a pig."
Some teenagers let the air out of the tires of school buses one day. The elementary children were suppose to go on a picnic but missed it due to the lack of transportation. The judge ordered the teenagers to pay for the picnic and ordered them to serve their food.
There were no repeat offenses in any of those cases.
2007-04-28 01:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So why give a thief leniency because he's a Christian...They used to crucify them ,along with all criminals in days gone by..!! And since when did religious ferver be allowed in the courtroom, Stealing is stealing,no matter the reason
2007-04-28 08:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not have accepted that as proof he was a Christian. This is probably the most commercially printed quote from the Bible. Too many people who are not Christians can quote this verse.
That and there are no precedents set that have Christianity as a defense to a crime. Plus a Christian would have turned to the people of his church for necessities, not steal a credit card to get them.
2007-04-28 08:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Sounds like he should be disbarred to me. If I can recite the Bill of Rights, would this give me the green light to steal as well?
Our judicial system should be impartial. The judge is a joke.
2007-04-28 08:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Great story
2007-04-28 08:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So what do we take away from this - that if you are a Christian, it is perfectly okay to break a little law or two if you have a good reason?
2007-04-28 08:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by ash 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm totally impressed. Let's run the man for President.
2007-04-28 08:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by Homeschool produces winners 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Did this really happen? I am still laughing. I love to hear good news about Judges using their discretion in such a good way. Thanks.
2007-04-28 08:43:12 · answer #8 · answered by Mother 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Interesting. Probably I should start memorizing..
2007-04-28 08:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh, The Lib's are gonna be all over him. God Bless him! I want him to be on the Presidential Ticket, in `08!
2007-04-28 08:28:49 · answer #10 · answered by Nunya Bidniss 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋