The following post was scheduled for Saturday, but couldn't get published. Divine retribution for my tongue and cheek gall, do you think?
Anyway, along the lines of justifying ones actions “because God said so,” comes a story from Connecticut where a man was has been accused of breaking into a stranger’s home because God made him do it.
He didn't break in to steal anything but proceeded to use a fireplace poker to smash statues — including a Roman soldier figurine — and a marble table.
The homeowner returned to find that the man had also taken a shower and dressed himself in the clothing of a former resident who had died. When confronted he said "a light from above told him to do this," and that "God wants me to help the world." He told the homeowner that he meant no harm.
When the homeowner fumbled with the phone as he attempted to call 911, this “actor of divine instruction” proclaimed that it was proof that “God will not let you use the phone.”
I think God later changed His mind because the call did go through and the police made an appearance without any more incident.
When questioned by police in custody he told the cops that he'd smoked "a strange strand of herb." You think?
The man was charged with burglary and criminal mischief. He has since been released on $50,000 bond and is due back in court on July 6.
God Willing.
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