A real Christian who genuinely repents his or her sin and seeks forgiveness from the LORD through Jesus Christ understands that he or she must still face the earthly consequences for that sin. Under no circumstance should "belief" in Christ become a "Get Out of Jail Free" card. If this person sincerely asked Christ for forgiveness of her sins, and truly repented, she'll have no problems getting into heaven even though she is being executed for murder.
An interesting read on this subject comes from the "Son of Sam" case, particularly the conversion of David Berkowitz. Berkowitz argues that he should spend the rest of his life in prison, and actively asks for his own parole hearings to be canceled. To me, this is true belief in Christ... not some sham to be used to stoke up sympathy in people.
Berkowitz understood what he did was wrong. Reminds me of Manson’s lieutenant, “Squeaky” who has consistently refused to exercise her parole options while the real killers keep trying to get out. She never killed anyone, but still chooses to remain in jail. Meanwhile the murderers keep doing one hearing after another and Atkins tried to get compassionate release for her brain cancer.
“An interesting read on this subject comes from the “Son of Sam” case, particularly the conversion of David Berkowitz. Berkowitz argues that he should spend the rest of his life in prison, and actively asks for his own parole hearings to be canceled. To me, this is true belief in Christ... not some sham to be used to stoke up sympathy in people. “
Very interesting to note, and evidence of a true conversion in my book.
Praise God.