A man arrested on Wednesday for allegedly trying to use a stolen credit card at a drugstore got a break from a judge after passing a sort of Bible quiz.
When Eric Hine appeared in court this morning, his attorney described him as a church-goer, hoping the judge would set a low bond.
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew was skeptical and asked Hine to recite the 23rd Psalm.
He did: all six verses. Some in the courtroom applauded.
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The stupidity of this reminds me of the Sideshow Bob trial in the Simpsons:
So... the thief told what could be a lie, the judge tested the thief on the possible lie, and it ended up being the truth.
It doesn't say anything about a verdict. He hasn't been tried yet.
It's inappropriate to let someone out just because they can recite Bible verses, let alone the concept that regular church-goer = good person, but I have some sympathy for the judge. It sounds like he tried to challenge him and failed, and might've then felt he had to allow bail (which is common enough for that sort of offence).
ryan,appearance bond, which means he only has to pay it if he misses his next hearing.
Hang on, the dude could just be an argumentative atheist with a good memory.
Wow, I can recite the 100th psalm, too. Do I get a "Get Out of Jail Free" card? Actually, Judge Burlew comes across as a fairly compassionate guy, who also made the news for releasing a woman early to care for her sick child, so this doesn't seem too fundie.
This seems like the judge was just trying to assert that the thief wasn't lying. Personally, I think it's odd, but not fundie.
Don't these people usually say that church-going people are more moral than us others? Shouldn't the "fall from grace" be much harder for them?
It's the action and the intent that shall determine the penalty, not how pious the criminal is.
As I can recite almost all of the Gospel of St Luke, can I go out and steal a nice handbag?
Confused?
So were we! You can find all of this, and more, on Fundies Say the Darndest Things!
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