Same here Theo . . . part of a prison ministry, pretty new in it. So far there seems to be a lot of error in doctrine or focus, lots of games being played, and lots of people that are honestly Christian. What takes me back sometimes is when I found out the crime of someone that seems to have an honest relationship with Christ. The other thing that takes me back is how much a prisoner can learn, and how quickly, when they have 10 or 12 hours a day to study the Bible. They have a month’s worth of my hour or so of Bible reading a day in their short term memory from just a few days of their reading.
God could use this terrorist and the terrorist could honestly be called or he could just be playing someone. That is between him and God ultimately.
I pray that the statements about his conversion are true. There is little to gain by a false profession (no parole) and a lot to lose (his family is at risk of being punished). Any time a person accepts Christ is a time for rejoicing and I hope this is a time for the angels in Heaven to sing. That having been said, he still deserves to be imprisoned for his crimes. May he be a light before those around him - both prisoners and staff. If he has become a believer, he can minister right where he is and be bless for his obedience.