• Flying Squid
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    In 2007, Gutgsell pleaded guilty to theft by deception for embezzling $127,000 from an area church. He was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution. He was later reassigned to another church. At the time, church leaders said Gutgsell learned his lesson, admitted wrongdoing and sought forgiveness.

    Score another win for the power of God.

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      10 months ago

      I know there’s a strong anti-religious rhetoric now but if you take this at face value, isn’t it a good thing that a person that committed a crime shows remorse? The crime committed occurred 16 years ago in 2007. That’s plenty of time for someone to change their behavior.

      On top of that, the police don’t have any evidence of this attack being linked to his criminal history. The poor man was stabbed to death by an early morning intruder into his home. It’s really no different than using criminal history as justification for a wrongful death involving the police.

      • Flying Squid
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        -810 months ago

        Sure. He showed so much remorse than he murdered a priest.

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          1010 months ago

          What are you talking about? The priest is the person involved in embezzling the funds. Not the attacker.