Update: Pardoned Mississippi Alleged Killer Says It Was God's Doing

Anthony McCray says Governor Haley Barbour's decision to release over 200 prisoners was God's doing, not his own.  Mr. McCray sounding like a changed man, humbly explained how grateful he was to Governor Barbour.  He says he is saved, has been baptized and reads his Holy Bible.   He also mentioned on this following video, he worked along with other prisoners at the Governors mansion.  He says Governor Haley Barbour treated all of the prisoners as if they were his children.   Isn't this what Jesus Christ would do?

In this era, we see many African Americans care about homosexuals than they do their own race.  So, for those families of certain victims whom were black, it seems hypocritical not to understand Governor Barbour's generosity.   Governor Barbour is doing what Jesus Christ would do.    We have noticed so many preachers changing their ministries to a gay affirming doctrine and gospel of Inclusion doctrine, but will not even think about visiting and ministering to those in prison.   We have so many preachers preaching the prosperity gospel and focusing on expanding their church into a mega ministry and even those whom already have a mega ministry, but will not make it their business to take time out and visit those in prison.   Therefore, Jesus Christ had a lot to do with Governor Haley Barbour's decision and this shows He is still here on earth with us, in the midst of prejudice against those whom are completely holy and righteous and refuse to condone homosexuality, along with any other sin.

"I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not (Matthew 25:43)."

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Pardoned Mississippi killer says he wasn't on the run

From Martin Savidge and Rich Phillips, CNN

Jackson, Mississippi (CNN) -- One of four convicted murderers whose whereabouts had been unknown since they were controversially pardoned last week by Mississippi's governor insisted Friday that he hasn't been on the run, saying he is a changed man who deserved to be freed.

Anthony McCray, who was convicted in a 2001 murder, said he went straight from prison Sunday to the home of a relative in central Mississippi, where he has been since. He criticized the outrage over outgoing Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour's decision to grant clemency to him, along with nearly 200 other convicted criminals, in a final act before leaving office.

"I didn't do this. God did this," McCray said from a covered porch. "God touched Haley Barbour's heart."

The office of Mississippi's attorney general said late Friday afternoon that authorities have been in touch with three of the four convicted murderers -- McCray, David Gatlin and Charles Hooker -- who were pardoned and released Sunday. Nathan Kern, an armed robber...Read full article, here.

Update: Mississippi judge Blocks Release of Pardoned Prisoners

This is an update, regarding Governor Haley Barbour who has released 199 prisoners, according to CNN.  As we previously informed you yesterday, we deeply feel God is pleased with his consideration and we as born again Christians should not only support his decision, but we should understand his kindness for those whom are an outcast within society.  As the homosexual community always likes to mention, God is a loving God, well yes He is, also for those whom have been convicted murderers.   He will forgive, but as we all know, if they do not repent, they all will be cast into the lake of fire, along with homosexuals and other sinners.   There is a great possibility, they repented for their crime and some could have been innocent and serving time for no reason.   So, here is the update: because Governor Barbour desired to proceed with releasing prisoners, a Mississippi judge has stopped anymore from being released, but of course, it is up to God.

Of course, along with the prisoners, whether they have just been released or yet incarcerated, we send our prayers out for the families of the deceased victims.

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(CNN) -- A Mississippi judge Wednesday evening issued a temporary injunction forbidding the release of any more prisoners pardoned by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour.

Four convicted murderers and a convicted armed robber were released Sunday, but they must contact officials on a daily basis as the matter is adjudicated.

"We have ordered that they report to the Department of Corrections," said Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood. "It's a slap in the face to everyone in law enforcement and Gov. Barbour should be ashamed," he said.

A court hearing on the matter will be held January 23.

Hood said Barbour violated Mississippi's Constitution because the pardon requests for some inmates were not published 30 days in advance, as required...Read full article here.

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Outgoing Mississippi Governor Barbour Pardons Four Killers: Is This God's Will?

We sympathize with the families who are very upset, regarding their family member's alleged killers being set free.  However, we have got to think about God using Governor Barbour to set these prisoners free, regardless of the crime.   Governor Barbour can also being remembered for releasing the two African American sisters, 36-year-old Gladys Scott and Jamie Scott, 38-year-old who were allegedly both accused of murder and served 16 years in prison.  The only way the sisters were able to be released was for 36-year-old Gladys Scott's to give her kidney to Jamie, her 38-year-old sister, who requires daily dialysis, which was very thoughtful of the governor.  Now, before he leaves office he is just doing one more good deed for four more prisoners whom were accused of murder and serving life sentence, they will enjoy freedom, all because Governor Barbour set them free.   

As we mentioned before, Gladys and Jamie Scott were released from prison over a year ago.   The sisters were convicted in 1994 of leading two men into an ambush in central Mississippi the year before. Teenagers hit each man in the head with a shotgun and took their wallets - making off with only $11, court records said. Because civil rights advocates fought for their release, Governor Barbour paid attention to their plea.   Now, this case involving these four killers being released from prison, we feel possibly Governor Barbour is being led by God.   For those of you reading this post, you may not claim to have ever murdered anyone, but in God's Word, it says hatred in your heart for another human being is the same and God forgave every last person when they repented and then, they were totally set free (I John 3:15).  You may have not been incarcerated for hating anybody, but God could not forgive you, unless you forgave them.  Therefore, when prisoners are released from prison, it is a spiritual matter and God has a lot to do with Governor Barbour's decision to give them freedom.  When you are truly saved, you can see this scenario and you can easily minister to those in prison.  This is the very reason why many churches do not even consider those in prison, especially in this era of mega ministries whom are depending on tithes and offerings for their income. 

We feel there is a great possibility Governor Barbour is a born again Christian, which is unlike many politicians who do not have mercy on those whom have made very bad decisions in their lives.   Governor Barbour seems to care about humanity and has made a point to prove it before he leaves office.  

Our American society is very strange, many felt very sad when Michael Jackson died, regardless of him being accused of child molestation, but cannot understand Governor Barbour's consideration to release these four alleged killers and also the two sisters over a year ago.

It is time for children of God not to be a part of an unforgiving society, but to understand God is a merciful Creator and He has power to work through gentle hearts of mankind like Governor Haley Barbour.  He wants us to build His Kingdom by ministering to those who are outcasts in society, not just the alcoholics, drug dealers and drug users.  God is looking for us to win souls whom have committed the worst kind of crimes, even if the average person cannot agree or understand.  If this was God's will, we have to agree with it.

Of course, along with the prisoners, whether they have just been released or yet incarcerated, we send our prayers out for the families of the deceased victims. 

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(CNN) -- In his last days in office, outgoing Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned four men convicted of murder, a state official said Monday.

David Gatlin, Joseph Ozment, Charles Hooker and Anthony McCray received full pardons and were released at 1 p.m. Sunday, said Suzanne Singletary, spokeswoman for the Mississippi Department of Corrections. All four were serving life sentences and worked as trusties at the governor's mansion, she said.

"It is at any governor's discretion," said Singletary.

Gatlin was convicted of murder, aggravated assault and burglary of a residence, she said. Ozment was convicted of murder, conspiracy and armed robbery in a separate case. Both inmates were at minimum security level, she said.

Hooker was convicted in a 1991 murder, while McCray was convicted in a 2001 murder, Singletary said. The governor also recently pardoned Nathan Kern, who was serving a life sentence for burglary, she said.

Families of the men's victims told CNN affiliates WAPT and WLBT they are outraged by Barbour's decision.

Attempts by CNN on Monday to reach Barbour's office for comment on the pardons were...Read full article, here. 

Source: CNN 
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