Another violation of separation between church and state! And how the hell does quoting memorized Bible verses prove that someone is a good person? Would a person of another religion or would an atheist/agnostic get off so easy?
Ohio judge frees man after Bible quiz
CINCINNATI - 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.It really pisses me off that this guy gets caught and arrested for trying to steal from someone, and then be applauded because he can quote from a mythology book! And if he shows for his next court hearing, he doesn’t have to pay a dime.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. [BARF!]
Burlew was satisfied and released Hine on a $10,0000 appearance bond, meaning he'll have to pay that amount if he doesn't show up for his next court date.
6 comments:
The title of the article alone gave me pause. What is happening to our country?
I wonder if he would have let an Atheist off he could recite the first 6 verses of the bible. OK, probably not.
How about the first 6 verses of End of Faith or the God Delusion.
beaj, I am sure if it had been an "out" atheist, the judge would have thrown the book at him...get it...ok...lame joke. :-S
Wow! I'm not even sure what to say to this. I guess this proves that "activist judges" really do exist. Of course, something tells me that the nutjobs on Fox "News" won't give this story their usual outrage.
What a joke. "church goer". Doesn't one of those pesky "commandments" say not to steal?
What a joke. "church goer". Doesn't one of those pesky "commandments" say not to steal?
And the commandments are punishable by death, right? Maybe the judge should have given him the death sentence. :D
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