HOUSTON, Texas (AP) -- The youth minister who confessed to a 1994 killing is being widely forgiven by members of his former congregation, who say they admire his courage in finally surrendering to police.
"Courage." Yes, they used that word.
During Sunday's service at the 800-member Elim Church, congregants praised the recently ordained Inman as a born-again role model taking responsibility for his sin.
"He's a hero, really," said Kelley Graham, 24. "I don't know how many people would do what he did. The Bible says you just need to confess to God. Calvin took an extra step."
No, Kelley, Calvin took a life. Could have been your dad. Could have been your brother. Would you still call him a "hero" then?
"Hero." Christ, make it stop.
Let's not forget what he is admitting to.
Inman went to authorities on February 5 and admitted that he stabbed Iqbal Ahmed, 64, nearly 14 years ago in suburban Pasadena.
And the butchering of once meaningful words continues:
Robin Thac said her 17-year-old son was active in the youth group that Inman led.
"I am thrilled my son has a role model to accept responsibility the way Calvin has," Thac said. "There are way too many men who don't accept responsibility."
This is one of my problems with Christianity in America. For these small-minded deluded people, all that matters is THEIR experiences and feelings. Had this criminal not wriggled his way into THEIR life, they would not be calling him a hero. He'd just be some criminal that they hope would get caught. If they thought murderers were heroes, and confessors were courageous, I guess Texas wouldn't have the death penalty, would it?
Mr. Ahmed's family has undoubtedly gone through hell for 14 years. Whether they forgive this criminal or not, I don't know. All I know is that as a member of society, I hope this guy rots quietly away. And I hope that when Judgement Day comes, these Christians are judged by the company they've kept.
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