I spent 4 years in prison over something I shouldn't have done. I can assure you that you wouldn't think twice about me handling your money, your family, or your church duties. Your assumption that all men who have once broken the law are untrustworthy is just silly.
Christ didn't treat the publicans and sinners that way did he? Paul was guilty of murdering Christians. Matthew was a tax collector/thief at the time. The thieves on the cross were forgiven on the spot, would you have refused to associate with them when Jesus said they were forgiven?
When your Christianity doesn't forgive it's worthless. We all have sinned. We all have come short of the glory of God. There is none righteous, NO NOT ONE. That means you too my friend. For you to pompously sit in judgment of men who have done wrong, paid their price, and are trying to go straight just nullifies any Christianity you think you possess.
Don't worry, there are 1000'S of men out there just like me who have a record and you don't know it. Fortunately you are WRONG. We are ok to associate with. Despite what people like you say.
By the way, getting hired after the fact is not impossible, it just takes a little proving of yourself. How about you admitting you are not and never will be perfect and stop looking down your nose at men who have been caught, and are still valuable in God's eyes even if you are too good for them.
Hey, I’m not saying I’ve made no mistakes.
But the fact is, most companies and people are less likely to hire somebody knowing that they have a criminal history. If I knew you, maybe I’d hire you. If all I knew about you was that you were in prison I’d be less likely to do so. You may well be an extremely trustworthy person, but the question remains - what, in general, can be done to help felons get back into productive society?
Agreed Christians ought to be forgiving and all, but can the government ban corporations from discriminating against people who have been arrested or convicted? I’m asking for ideas here, not saying everybody who’s been behind bars is forever a horrible person.