So there was an article in the news this morning about a parolee who has been ordained as a minister.
He was convicted 20 years ago for killing a homeless man - a thrill kill, random mindless violence perpetrated by teenagers.
I'm wondering two things about this. How close are we all, how close is each of us, to tapping into that well of evil that seems to be part of the human condition? Have you ever wanted to kill a stranger just to see what it was like? Ever wanted to hunt humans? Ever... well, fill in the blanks.
The second question is, having drunk from that well, is redemption possible? Whether you're religious or not - would you want a counselor/mentor/spiritual guide who had been in prison for a random act of violence?
Here's the article if you're curious.