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tjh213 t1_j2e11js wrote

he founded a church after serving five years for identity theft. who the hell would turn to this guy for spiritual guidance?

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mowotlarx t1_j2e1hn2 wrote

He picked a religion (evangelical Christianity) that specifically praises and raises up "reformed" sinners and loves when they are at the forefront. Of course this worked out for him.

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Traditional_Way1052 t1_j2ekp1o wrote

I have a family member who is a former drug dealer who wrote a book then did this. He has a lot of money. And doesn't help his family who are in similar situations to what his own was, earlier life (i.e. trying to get their lives back together).

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tjh213 t1_j2erk5v wrote

that's so depressing. i mean, redemption is something that absolutely deserves to be celebrated, and we all have room to aspire to redeem ourselves in some area of personal failing, but for crying out loud at least try to apply a little critical thinking before you celebrate someone. "i used to steal, but now i'm an honest man! so give me your money."

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