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Armed Robber Finds God During Hold-Up
Shy News ^ | October 21, 2009 | Bernie Keavy

Posted on 10/21/2009 8:36:33 AM PDT by bogusname

An armed robber in America turned to God mid-robbery in what investigators are calling the strangest case they have ever seen.Gregory Smith, 23, walked into a store in an Indianapolis shopping centre brandishing a gun.

But instead of raiding the place, he started hugging his tearful victim, Angela Montez, telling her he hated what he was doing but had no choice.

The pair began discussing God and before long Smith was on his knees in tears, praying and being hugged by her.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.sky.com ...


TOPICS: Current Events; General Discusssion; Worship
KEYWORDS: god; robber; victim

1 posted on 10/21/2009 8:36:33 AM PDT by bogusname
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To: bogusname
He eventually stole only her mobile phone and $20

How to not quite get saved!

2 posted on 10/21/2009 8:44:42 AM PDT by MarineBrat (Better dead than red!)
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To: bogusname

He must be a good actor.


3 posted on 10/21/2009 8:46:28 AM PDT by Julia H. (Freedom of speech and freedom from criticism are mutually exclusive.)
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To: MarineBrat

Maybe he was planning on making a donation to his local church.


4 posted on 10/21/2009 8:47:10 AM PDT by bogusname (Banish All Lliberals)
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To: bogusname
"Immeditately after finding Jesus, he was sent to meet Jesus."

That's how the story shoulda ended.
5 posted on 10/21/2009 8:55:03 AM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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To: MarineBrat

He has a definite future in politics.


6 posted on 10/21/2009 8:55:58 AM PDT by listenhillary (A "cult of personality" arises when a leader uses mass media creating idealized/heroic public image)
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To: bogusname

Although i have to aggree with everyones thoughts on it being ridiculous. I also know that there are angels everywhere and god reachs to you in strange and unfamiliar ways. So it doesent surprise.


7 posted on 10/21/2009 9:00:01 AM PDT by aw93472 (I got soul but I'm not a soldier.)
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To: bogusname

Almost persuaded...........


8 posted on 10/21/2009 9:02:28 AM PDT by OB1kNOb (As government grows, corruption flows.)
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To: bogusname

If you are going to go ahead and steal, why not take all the money? Stealing $20 from her isn’t any less wrong than stealing thousands from the business. I just had a conversation with some teens who were keeping their cups from a fast food place and refilling them days later. They didn’t think it was stealing. Also they would order a tea and fill it with a coke (tea is 50 cents cheaper). I asked them if they would go to a mall and pay for a hoodie and then walk out with a leather jacket. They said no. I told them it didn’t matter the amount of money. Stealing is stealing. At least if they do it again, they will have something to think about.


9 posted on 10/21/2009 9:04:18 AM PDT by christianhomeschoolmommaof3 (Best thing about Cash for Clunkers is that 90% of the Obama bumper stickers are now off the road.)
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To: SJSAMPLE

LOL, thats what I was thinking...this was a story about how a CCW holder offed another of the criminal class.


10 posted on 10/21/2009 9:07:28 AM PDT by 556x45
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To: christianhomeschoolmommaof3

I agree with you.


11 posted on 10/21/2009 9:09:33 AM PDT by bogusname (Banish All Lliberals)
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To: bogusname

Thanks at least someone does! ;)


12 posted on 10/21/2009 9:10:46 AM PDT by christianhomeschoolmommaof3 (Best thing about Cash for Clunkers is that 90% of the Obama bumper stickers are now off the road.)
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To: bogusname

I see this video and I think, “there is some hope after all”.

My heart goes to him, and I wonder about the pain he must be in to do that. I’m thankful that he didn’t harm that lady, even though it appears that-that was his original intent.


13 posted on 10/21/2009 9:17:17 AM PDT by papasmurf (RnVjayB5b3UsIDBiYW1hLCB5b3UgcGllY2Ugb2Ygc2hpdCBjb3dhcmQh)
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To: christianhomeschoolmommaof3

I agree, but remember, if this young man is a new believer, he has a lot to learn. A lot of young believers don’t get basic truths at first. Just because it may seem logical to them doesn’t mean that they have attained to the mind of God.


14 posted on 10/21/2009 9:22:20 AM PDT by twigs
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To: twigs

“if this young man is a new believer, he has a lot to learn.”

He already knew that what he was doing was wrong. That is why he apologized to her and broke down.


15 posted on 10/21/2009 9:29:19 AM PDT by christianhomeschoolmommaof3 (Best thing about Cash for Clunkers is that 90% of the Obama bumper stickers are now off the road.)
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To: christianhomeschoolmommaof3

My guess is that someone has been storming heaven for the salvation of this young man. God works in mysterious ways.


16 posted on 10/21/2009 9:39:24 AM PDT by twigs
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To: twigs

You could be right about that!


17 posted on 10/21/2009 9:44:52 AM PDT by christianhomeschoolmommaof3 (Best thing about Cash for Clunkers is that 90% of the Obama bumper stickers are now off the road.)
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To: bogusname

more amish armed robberies?


18 posted on 10/21/2009 9:48:40 AM PDT by sten
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To: listenhillary

Has to graduate to stealing the childrens’ lollipops, to get into politics ...


19 posted on 10/21/2009 10:05:45 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Dems, believing they cannot be deceived, it is impossible to convince them when they are deceived.)
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To: bogusname
The pair began discussing God and before long Smith was on his knees in tears, praying and being hugged by her. He eventually stole only her mobile phone and $20.

I guess they didn't get to the Ten Commandments during their little talk about God.

Not to worry though, I'm sure he'll be back for another talk about God -- and another $20.00!

20 posted on 10/21/2009 10:37:35 AM PDT by Condor51 (The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits)
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