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He killed a little boy, what do you think?
This is a huge confliction… It was on Good Morning America this morning
A town in New Hampshire is dealing with an ex convict. Mr. Guay killed an 11 year old boy a long time ago. He went to jail, escaped and robbed a couple. He has fully served his time. He is a 60 year old man and he was ordered to go back to New Hampshire to serve his parole time. A Christian man took him in to his home and family for two months, until Mr. Guay found a job. Well the neighborhood is having a fit.
Mr. Guay has come back to the lord and has rededicated himself to Jesus Christ. He has been saved for many years now. He wants the neighbors to forgive and forget. These people have set out tents, police patrol routinely and they have to walk through their whole house before the children will fall to sleep.
Ok, so here is where it gets sticky. We Christians know that we are suppose to forgive and give second chances. I can see both sides of the fence on here. I mean this man shot a little boy in the face while he was walking home from a school dance. This is a huge tough situation. I personally do not know what I would do. I might move out of the neighborhood. I might just be cautious and not be outspoken.
I know many people who have been to jail. ( Nothing like this though) I do not cast any judgment, because that’s not what I would choose to do with my time. As a mother and a parent I can see why these people would not want him in the town.
What would you do? How strongly would you feel on this matter? We walk with sinners everyday is this different? Should it be? How would we justify judging him? What would Jesus do? We sin by the way everyday! We are not perfect in any light!
Something to think about: No matter how big a sin is from lying to murder it is the same God who forgives each and every one.
Oh, and for the people who will write rude comments about Christians being holy rollers. We forgive you! =-)
No, on a serious note I am just asking these questions due to the fact that the story was about Judgment and Forgiveness for this man. Whether you are a believer or not.
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By usr
March 26, 2009 12:56 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
I saw this story too on GMA, I do believe that in order for us to get into Heaven, we have to learn to forgive, but just because I forgive you doesn’t mean that I have to deal with you on a personal level. I don’t think I would put this person in my home, and jeopardize myself nor my neighbors. I do believe that the neighbors have a right to be concerned because no matter how much I forgive you, I still have to consider my own well being. I don’t think I would want to live near a person who has done something like this. And as sure as Jesus is God son, I wouldn’t want to live WITH someone who committed such a crime.
WELCOME BACK and lol @ your holy rollers comment!
By Missy
March 26, 2009 1:12 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
I truly have a really hard time forgiving someone whom has the ability to do such a cruel thing. I have a beautiful granddaughter that lives with me now. I can’t tell you how many times I get up at night and walk to her room to check on her. I can’t tell you how many times I check her room and then check front and back door to be sure they are still securely locked. Times have really changed and our small children are in great danger and the sooner we accept the reality of that, then maybe we can prevent them from predators. I gotta tell you, if he moved in my neighborhood I believe I would have to let him know that I will have something ready for him if I see him step foot on my property. What he did was cruel and a normal person could never have done it. He will do again. Sorry, but I am fed up with seeing precious children’s lives being destroyed. I guess you could say it makes me very angry.
By KF
March 26, 2009 3:49 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
He did the crime and served his time…end of story. Anything beyond that and yes you are passing judgment.
By a Hewitt mom
March 26, 2009 4:02 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Forgive and forget…such a wonderful phrase. Sorry I murdered a child, but can you forgive me and forget about it? Seriously?!?!?! Forgiveness…I can forgive somebody for alot, but murdering a child pushes those limits. And as for forgetting about it, no way, just forget that a child was robbed of his life. How exactly does a person forget a tragedy like that? I definately wouldn’t take a convicted murderer into my home, and I would have a MAJOR problem if one of my neighbors did. I also have a problem knowing there are sex offenders living in neighborhoods, walking their dogs past where kids are playing.
THE SAFETY OF MY CHILD IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN BEING POLITICALLY CORRECT OR LOOKING GOOD IN THE EYES OF THE CHURCH!
By Baby Mama
March 26, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
These are very valid points. I personally would not know what I would do. Thank Goodness I do not have to deal with it. I could never imagine harming a child.
By Missy
March 27, 2009 8:17 AM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
I’m with you Hewitt mom! And KF, that 11 yr old did not get a chance to serve his time! And many other children don’t either. WE WILL PROTECT OUR CHILDREN!
By Franny
March 27, 2009 8:38 AM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
It is true to forgive but at the same time don’t be ignorant to what could potentially happen again. People backslide everyday - not saying that he will but the Devil is a sneaky being. Forgive him of his sin.. try to help him with his walk with God but don’t be simple minded enough to leave him with your kids or leave your kids unattended. (WHICH YOU SHOULDN’T DO ANYWAY) God gave us common sense for a reason.
By Baby Mama
March 27, 2009 12:33 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Amen, Franny!
By cheryl
March 27, 2009 2:09 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
I honestly do not know what I would do or how I would react. I also see both sides…as a parent it makes my stomach turn to think that there is someone who murdered a child living in a neighborhood full of children. If it were my family living there I would be so afraid; I would want to be with my kids ever moment.But the Christian side of me begins to tug on me just a little bit and your questions really got me to thinking… what WOULD Jesus do? I know that He would take him in. And I asked myself things such as, when this happened was he on drugs? So many questions come into my thoughts; yet at the same time I rebuff those questions with the thought of…it doesn’t matter. He stilled killed an innocent child. That kid and that family never had the chance to grow and be. This man has lived a full life; in prison yes, so probably not a ‘fulfilled’ life, but a full one in deed.
If he has come full circle and given his life and sins to Jesus Christ and God then i applaude him. And I applaude the pastor that has taken him in; I wish that I was so close to Jesus that I wouldnt question someone of that nature coming to live with or near me. The truth is, however, that I am like most young Christians… I believe 100%, but for some reason I have a tendency to withdraw myself when I feel all of the control being handed over to Him. This pastor has given himself whole heartedly to the Lord and I can only hope that one of these days I will be so sure.
By Ozymandias
March 28, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Why are you saying Christians should forgive this man? He did nothing to anyone except to the little boy he murdered and the family who was affected by it. Christians will want to say, “WE have to forgive him”. But that’s garbage. What they should say is, “WE need to stay out of this”. Unless he murdered your family, or moves into your neighborhood after serving his time, why do you have an opinion on the matter? Why do people always try and put themselves in someone else’s shoes when the situation doesn’t affect them?
All that does is allow for you to open yourself up to judgment and the false sense of self-righteousness when you feel good about yourself as a “Christian” for forgiving them.
By Baby Mama
March 28, 2009 3:45 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Well first of all, I was blogging for fellow opinions on the way parents would feel. Second of all are you not doing the same thing by putting your comment up?
By roff
April 1, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
you a fornicator? adultrous? who is your (baby’s) daddy? any special circumstances?
it’s not as easy as lumping all the sins of all time or all people in one bunch. EVERY case should be judged, or not, individually.
this kind of blind speculation just stirs up hate.
By MommaJ
April 5, 2009 6:37 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Whether Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Humanist or non-religious- living near someone who has committed such a crime is difficult.
It is difficult when they get out of prison- difficult to transition back into society.
How does he feel at church? Do you think the people are nice to him?
It is difficult. Difficult to know what to say. or think. or feel.
It WILL happen to you. someday you will be faced with a situation like this- the person might have sexually abused a child or youth… how will you treat them??? will you welcome them at church?
it is difficult to think about. i do not know how I would act. i hope with compassion and love. but i do not know.