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CNN
@cnn.com

When a would-be burglar broke in to a California church on Thanksgiving, he encountered an unexpected obstacle: A pastor trained in martial arts and determined to defend his house of worship.

cnn.comPastor fights off Thanksgiving would-be burglar using MMA training | CNNWhen a would-be burglar attempted to break in to a California church on Thanksgiving day, he encountered an unexpected obstacle: A pastor, trained in martial arts and intent on defending his chapel.

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Fyrelyzard66
@begatton.bsky.social

Think how bad off a man's life is to steal from a church. Now, think of the value of a few stolen items from a church compared to the value of a man's soul. This preacher squandered the opportunity to do real miracles but chose to protect the wrong thing.

TamTamblog🛖
@0ttb.bsky.social

"let the one who steals steal no more, rather let him do hard work, doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share with someone in need." Ephesians 4: 28

Astitva
@sarcastitva.bsky.social

Talk about divine intervention! A pastor with martial arts skills? That burglar never saw that coming. Guess the only thing he’ll be stealing now is a lesson in respect!

Lynne Jackier
@yourneighbor57.bsky.social

I like the story from Les Miserable. When Jean Valjean is caught by police leaving the church with valuables, the pastor tell them that the items were actually gifts. This act of charity and forgiveness changes the course of Valjean’s life.

ddhurley.bsky.social
@ddhurley.bsky.social

Good honest reporting...framing this in the possessive form, ie, the Pastors property. The Pastors actions from the Christians ethics perspective, is an epic fail. I could reference several NT scriptures, or episodes of Kung Fu.