Meet ‘General Butt Naked’ — the Cannibalistic African Warlord Turned Christian Evangelist
- Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:14am by
Billy Hallowell
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Don’t let the name fool you. General Butt Naked was one of the most brutal African warlords to hit “the streets.” His violent past is well-documented, as he traveled throughout Liberia in search of victims to kill and — eat. But after his years of torturous reign, the “general,” whose real name is Joshua Milton Blahyi, is seeking redemption.
Following his ruthless antics during Liberia’s 14-year civil war (between 1989 and 2003, 250,000 people were killed and one million were displaced by the inter-tribal war), he has left his violent past behind and reinvented himself as a Christian evangelist. It was in 1996, seven years before the war ended, that Blahyi converted to Christianity and suspended his murderous rampage. Today, he is married and has three children.
Contrary to his former life as a black-magic performing high priest, Blahyi, 40, now travels across Liberia preaching, working to expose cannibalism and trying to escape his horrendously-tarnished past. His mission transcends merely sharing the gospel, as he is seeking out the individuals he once victimized to find earthly forgiveness.
Now, you’re probably wondering how he got his name — “General Butt Naked.” Blahyi was known to fight only with his AK-47 and a pair of leather shoes. He and his child army (yes, they were all children) are said to have murdered thousands during the nation’s brutal civil war.
According to Daily Mail, Blahyi’s rampage started when he committed a cannibalistic initiation sacrifice on a little girl when he was 11-years-old. This action was the first in what he claims amounts to a total of 20,000 murders (though his rivals dispute this number). Daily Mail continues:
His crimes included child sacrifice, cannibalism, the exploitation of child soldiers and trading blood diamonds for guns and cocaine, which he fed to boy soldiers as young as nine. [...]
Having spent 14 years holding nightly conversations with the devil, he had a blinding vision of Christ who told him to end the killings and convert.
A screen shot from the "Redemption of General Butt Naked" film
A new film entitled, ”The Redemption of General Butt Naked,” follows the former warlord, while showcasing his efforts to fix the lives he destroyed. The Economist has more about the film:
The Redemption of General Butt Naked follows Joshua Milton Blahyi – also known as General Butt Naked – a brutal African warlord who has renounced his violent past and reinvented himself as a Christian evangelist. Today, Blahyi travels the nation of Liberia as a preacher, seeking out those he once victimized in search of an uncertain forgiveness. Filmmakers Eric Strauss and Daniele Anastasion track his often troubling path up-close, finding both the genuine and disconcerting in Blahyi’s efforts, raising questions about the limits of faith and forgiveness in the absence of justice.
Watch this special PBS clip that provides footage from the film:
In a 2010 interview with the Daily Mail, Blahyi discussed forgiveness. “I believe the Bible strongly and it says God has forgiven me,” he explains. He even says he’d be willing to be tried and hanged for war crimes at The Hague, should his situation culminate with such an action.
While his spiritual life may be sound, his earthly existence is certainly in jeopardy. His wife and children live in Ghana, where they are in hiding, as his mission to find forgiveness among those he wronged forges on.
You can read more about his fascinating story here.
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SHIPMONEY100TRILLION
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:25amDoes that mean Obama is going to legalize Cannibalism too. Does it mean Obama is a Cannibal and eats people at the White House? Has any of Obama’s meals at the White House opened with a real pesons head and the first corse.
Report Post »nobull14
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 9:30amSorry but your a dent head!!!!
Report Post »ZomBrad
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:11amJesus paid this man’s penalty on the cross! So yes, to all the mockers on here; this means General Butt-Naked is better off than the “mere” lyer, thief, or your run-of-the-mill murderer….
To all those calling for justice to be served….read the entire article……the man’s WILLING to be tried and hanged if the families of his victims see fit!
He’s not on the lamb….he’s not escaping to another country. He’s confronting his crimes head on!
Your ignorant comments mean absolutely nothing in light of this.
Merry Christmas ;)
Report Post »SgtB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:31amIt looks like he found a better way to control people. What is the richest city on Earth? Vatican city. It has no resources or industry other than the church. Should I also mention that the Vatican supports a one world gov’t and currency?
Report Post »Coolcat51
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:46amVatican City is not a City but a country. It has is own ambassador in D.C.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 9:36am@SGTB It looks like he found a better way to control people. What is the richest city on Earth? Vatican city. It has no resources or industry other than the church. Should I also mention that the Vatican supports a one world gov’t and currency? I can’t speak for if this man has actually gotten saved..He could be for real. But you are right in your assessment of the NWO
Report Post ».. I just spoke with a Marine last night who thinks that we need to be policing the world because he would walk across the street to help an old lady..I am sure that the military complex propagandises the military..He was an honorable man..but I don’t believe that our military men and women understand that the NWO that will be ushered in and in essence is causing them to throw their own and themselves “under the bus” The “World Summit” was just held.where in AGENDA 21 was discussed. They have big plans for us.. As I understand..the Global Warming Scam is going hot and heavy and they are looking to impose 100 new taxes upon us.. Some may think AGENDA 21 is a conspiracy theory..it is not..George H Bush signed it back in the 80‘s and Henry Kissinger was on Youtube I believe talking about it saying that they didn’t like talking about it because the American people weren’t going to like it. So we are in for the end times.. I am voting for a Constitutionalist for President…I do not trust any of the others.
ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 10:32am@COOLCAT51 ” Vatican City is not a City but a country. It has is own ambassador in D.C.”
Report Post »First I would like to address the Muslim people..they were murdering Jews from the beginning, that is why God ordered King Saul to take them out..but Saul fell short of obedience to God..then the Pope of that era wanted Jerusalem for the Vatican City and that is why he and the Augustinian Monks raised up Islam via Mohammad,,his wife and her cousin Waraquah.. This is highly refuted. …but just a few weeks ago the Vatican was trying to join all religions of the world together..and then just a 2 or 3 weeks ago..the spokeman for the Vatican was engaged with Bibi Netanyahu asking that the major holy sites in Jerusalem be turned over to the Vatican or there would not be peace in the Middle East….Now…what kind of power is that? This also lends credence to Rivera’s allegations about the role of the Vatican in the creation of Islam.
Vatican City is not a City but a country. It has is own ambassador in D.C.
ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 10:37am@COOLCAT Sorry..I was trying to post the website where you could verify for yourself about the Vatican trying to get it’s hands on Jerusalem..
Report Post »http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/150757
kenXIII
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:06amwelcome to Christianity general, marry Christmas!!
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:20amLet’s all stop arguing this Christmas Day……….Have a Merry Christmas!
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 12:37pmIf you won’t do the time… don’t do the crime. Redemption is the key to Heaven and not a get out of jail free card.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 1:03pmTheologically… Christ was Sin OFFERING… and Completed other OFFERINGS, as well… but this is NOT a Transferable ABSOLVEMENT nor ACCEPTANCE (necessary Pleasing to GOD). Only, GOD sits in JUDGEMENT!
Knight’s Templar: “kill em, and let God judge”!
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 1:12pmSo they are still practicing cannalbilism in Africa? That’s interesting.
Report Post »LIONANDTHELAMB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:05pmthe way i see it is … Jesus paid the price for this mans eternal salvation but earthly justice still needs to be served and it really shouldn’t be dependent on the victims families wishes but instead on the crimes committed. Earthly justice by man and forgiveness from GOD are two entirely different things.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:23pm@TECH So they are still practicing cannalbilism in Africa? That’s interesting
Report Post »I was thinking of you when I read this this morning..lol
Endstatism
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 3:24pmRemember Saul who became the apostle Paul who ended up carrying the gospel throughout much of the Roman Empire. The thief on the cross who repented and asked Jesus to remember him, he acknowledged his sins and crimes to our Lord even as he was dying.
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 4:59pmTECH- “So they are still practicing cannalbilism in Africa? That’s interesting.”
Report Post »Yes, in every nation in the continent of Africa has a human body on the dinner table.
Just to let you know, (even before European colonization) cannibalism was treated with great distain throughout the continent.
The horror of the collectivist mind.
BlesstheJews
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:04pmWell said! Merry Christmas!
Report Post »Mr.ManZ
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:32pm“To all those calling for justice to be served….read the entire article……the man’s WILLING to be tried and hanged if the families of his victims see fit! ”
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This monster does not deserve the dignity of a hanging, he deserves nothing less than the same death inwhich he dished out to the many poor helpless people of his past. ….. NO COMPASSION !
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 9:08pmHe is so not facing his crimes. This is why the world has laws for creeps like this. Normally people go to jail or prison but let me rape your family and sodomize them and when I am done Ill kill them and then after I jizzed where ever I want on them I will eat them. How does that sound to you. Oh but dont worry I will find Jesus and he will just forgive me but I wonder if you would say? Would it be “hey this man is a changed man and keep him free or he deserves the death penalty”
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 6:18amAmen.Only GOD knows his heart and is the Judge and we all will have our day in GODS court each to be accountable for whatever we have done. GOOD,BAD OR OTHERWISE. Everytime one of GODS children returns to him the angels in heaven REJOICE.Judge not lest ye be judged more harshly by GOD his words not mine.If we can’t forgive why should he forgive us again his words not mine but something very seriouse to think about.My prayers are with this man and his family and I leave the rest to GOD.ONLY HE CAN CHANGE HEARTS AND MINDS.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 8:23amThis_Individual: Is that what they told you? lol
Report Post »RodentKing
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 11:28amJesus didn’t pay a penalty for this savage devil. He paid for all good civilized humans.
Report Post »Remember the old testament said that Africans were not gods people.
DavidZion
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 11:34am@AshestoAshes I say this with a sincere heart and with love.
God bless you BUT !!! YOUR an IDIOT
1500 years between King Solomon and Mohammed
Solomon around 1009 BC
Mohammed 570 AD
Jesus between 1-4 BC
Go to at least one year of Bible school before you start blabbing on the internet. Your not helping the cause.
Report Post »DavidZion
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 11:51am@AshestoAshes
Abu Dhabi in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is the riches “City” in the world. Dubai is bigger but all the money families live in Abu Dhabi.
Report Post »ccfonten
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 1:34pm@SGTB: your lack of understanding is appalling. Jesus died for our sins…He did not say that we would be free of justice though. If this man has accepted Christ for the horrid sins against mankind and has repented of his ways, then in the eyes of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, he is forgiven. Man has laws, and he may/should have to answer for his crimes just as you or I would if we committed a crime.
Report Post »Your envy at the wealth of the Catholic Church is just another sin for you to confess and repent.
God will forgive you.
tearin4242
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 4:12pmI would like to add that anyone who is offended or upset by this man’s past needs to seriously read the bible and look at Paul, who was Saul, the man who killed many many Christians before his transformation. It appears this man has had his road to Damascus moment. This type of miracle is the type of thing which should increase your faith.
Report Post »SaraD
Posted on December 29, 2011 at 9:48amYou’re absolutely right, I look forward to spending an eternity in heaven with General Butt naked.
Report Post »cgnick
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 1:53pmThe General is just hiding behind god. He is like most high profile prachers in that they are doing it for personal gain. He turned evangelical while awaiting trial. Maybe he truely does feel remorse and is asking for forgiveness. True justice is blind to religion. He should pay the ultimate price for his crimes. I’m sure he will get what he deserves.
Report Post »hillbillyinny
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:10amHaving the penalty PAID for your SINS, and being guilty of a crime are TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS!
Jesus death on the cross paid the payment for the forgiveness of the sins of all man if we accept that gift. It does not change the sin, or does it in this world remove the sin, it removes it from God’s eyes and the pain of Eternal Punishment for that Sin(s). This man is still guilty in the eyes of human law and in the eyes of relatives and community members. Should he be put on trial, yes; should he be convicted if he is guilty, yes; will he have to pay payment on this earth for his deeds, probably, and God help him!
But, unlike mentioned so many times in this story, I do not believe he “reinvented himself as an evangelist”! I do believe that he is a new Christian and received forgiveness for his sins from God, as did I for my sins when I realized that I was a sinner. I’ve never killed anyone, I’ve never been a cannabal, I’ve never done anywhere close to what this man has done, but I AM A SINNER! And God says I will not stand in His presence in that state. I realize this, I asked for forgiveness and I celebrate any individual who comes to this understanding.
Again, Love the Sinner, NOT THE SIN!
Report Post »azghost
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:41amJesus died for all sins. If this man truly repented God know’s his heart, God make’s the call here not man. It‘s by God’s grace that we are saved not by the works we do. Every thing is about what Jesus did on the cross. Christian’s are preforming miracle not because they have the power, because of what Jesus did on the cross.It‘s not about what we do it’s about what Jesus did! God is the same yesterday today and for ever He doesn’t change, but he causes change. Merry Christmas, always remember Jesus is the reason for all the seasons, including this one. Happy blessed new year to all believers.
Report Post »NewLife56
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:32amThis reminds me of a Story in the Bible where a Certain King butchered Children, and adults, and God had had enough and was about to destroy him, then as God was about to pull the plug, the King bowed down and told God he knew not of God.
He asked forgivness, and not only did God let him live, knowing the King was truly sorry, he restored the King to power and gave him more.
Many don‘t realize God isn’t that concerned about this life, but the Life we will spend forever in. For what is 60-70 years here compared to Trillions of years? Hopefully by this man’s conversion, those he slain may have a place at the table of Christ. Praise to our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone
Report Post »Guns and Religion
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:47amI’m not sure if you are referring to the king of Ninevah or not, but that is another great example of the grace of God. For those of you not familiar with the ancient city of Ninevah just read the book of Jonah. I know some of you don’t believe the story of Jonah being swallowed by a whale, but that plays such a small role in the book that it’s not something you should worry about if you are trying to get a better understanding of the character of God. You should also look up the society that existed at Ninevah. They were as evil as they come. They were murderers and did all sorts of evil things to children and to the people they conquered and they were very similar to this Gen Butt Naked actually.
Jonah, as a Jew, was sent by God to preach to these people so that they would repent. Jonah didn’t want to see them repent because they were the enemies of the Jewish people and he, like so many, wanted God to judge these people for the unspeakable things they had done. Finally, Jonah preached repentance to these people and they fell on their knees and came to God although Jonah’s heart was still hard toward them. Generations later, the city of Ninevah fell back into great sin and they were judged, but their forerunners found salvation. Also check out 2nd Peter 3:9.
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:34amI’m taking names down, because the next time some woman slaps a kid on a bus or something small compared to what this guy did and you people start saying what you would do to her and what should be done to her, I’m calling all of you out that are saying “ this guy is saved and God saved him” or “ He can only be judged by God ” .. I will remind you all about this story and what was said… Hypocrites to say the least..
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 9:12amMy former pastor showed us a Christian movie once where a serial killer was murdering young women..they were doing the worldly things..partying..going out to bars and such..fornicating..Then when the serial killer is apprehended..he finds Jesus in prison..he is executed…the former serial killer’s souls goes to wait in rest in the heavenly realm…the girls’ souls wait in torment.. because these girls were not saved before their deaths..The only way to God is to accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour and in so doing…learning the will of God through his book..the Bible…it is only the Christians..believers in Jesus Christ..who being saved by grace and doing the will of God through obedience to His Son..will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Report Post »CoyoteDKM
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 9:48amBest comment here. Right on the mark. And Merry Christmas to you and anyone else who reads this, too.
Report Post »Guns and Religion
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 9:56am@Demint.Disciple
If you find me calling for something bad to happen to someone who has done less then I indeed will be a hypocrite, but it is a little premature to assume this is going to happen in the future isn’t it?
And there is an important distinction to be made when talking about a redeemed soul in the eyes of a God and someone who still may need to be punished by civil authorities. We all have to bare responsibility for the things we do in an earthly context, but denouncing someone who repents to Christ is another matter. We are not to judge souls, only to judge actions. If this Gen Butt Naked is tried and killed then he will have no one to blame but himself. If a man ends up in Hell, likewise he has no one to blame but himself regardless of what sins he committed.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 10:50amIn the tradition of Jonah….here’s something to cherish on Christmas Day..some of you may have seen this ..the little girl telling the story.. she is gifted and entertaining…enjoy!!
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb7FQ5PFYvA
techengineer11
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 1:10pmashestoashes: That’s sort of hard to get your mind around you know…
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:15pm@TECH…Hi Friend…Yeah I know that it is hard to wrap your mind around. believe me..it was for me too..but when you think about it..it is true..just like how everyone feels like they know what true justice is when it is not God’s justice..and just like how the military industrial complex propagandizes the military personnel because they have to believe in what they are fighting for..and how certain goers of certain churches are fully entrenched in their churches beliefs…but what we have to remember is what God tells us to do..we only have one shot at redemption and salvation..and if we don’t do it before we die our physical death…then God will judge us..we have no choice. Our mission on this earth is to find our way to Him..we are just in earth suits here…
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:05pm@Guns and Religion… No, my point is it happens ALL THE TIME ON HERE !!! That is what I was saying… I’m not going back to look but from this day forward I will be a reminder..
Report Post »cripplecreek
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:21amOnly God knows whether Butt Naked gets real redemption or not.
Personally I’ll keep my distance from him.
Report Post »RodentKing
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:04amMaybe Obama should invite this cannibal to the White House and prepare a surprise dinner for him.
Report Post »I’m sure Barrack and this Born Again Savage could talk about cannibalism back in the good old days.
RodentKing
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:56amThis ***** is a cannibal and a mass murderer. He should be hung and butchered in public.
Report Post »Duckhead
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:22amIf he broke the laws, you are right. He should stand judgement. If his life is taken for breaking those laws, he will be judged again. If Jesus Christ is Lord of his life, he will live for eternity in God’s presence. It is not possible to out-sin Jesus redemptive work on the cross!
Report Post »Susie
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:23am@ RODENTKING Who are you to judge ? I don‘t deny that this man’s sins are as red as the blood he shed, but likewise so are a lot of politicians, members of the UN, eco-nutzis, globalists and other modern despots – all of whom have a great deal of blood on their own hands.
Report Post »Careful RODENTKING, remember, one day it will be your turn to be judged.
demint.disciple
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:26amI mean it’s true.. People on here said what to do more about people who have done less.. Amazing , I guess they can pick the winners and losers.. pppfffttt …
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 10:46amDemint you are correct some people say different punishments for different people. This is why you can’t have a one punishment for all; it has to be taken on a case by case basis. It does not take a Rocket Scientist to know this. Don‘t confuse this man’s turn to God as absolution from the crimes he has committed. Nobody, is absolving him from this. He should be tried for his crimes, but we are not the one in the country. We are commenting on his turn to God and the fact he stopped his wicked ways. Whether God forgives him when the time comes, that is up to God. We can make judgments, but we also risk to stand in judgment.
This is the problem that atheist and elitist like you have. They can’t separate issues from one another. They feel this was said for this person, so it should apply the same to this person; sorry life does not work this way and the sooner you recognize this, the happier you will be.
You really must be sad and lonely to come to this site and “slam” people who might not write well or sometimes misspell a word or not use a punctuation well. If you are so damn perfect, please tell us now so we can critique you when you make an error and point out your flaws.
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:07pm@COFemale.. Pipe down shemale no one was talking to you.. You have no clue what I’m even talking about..
Report Post »RodentKing
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 11:34am@ Suzie, I can judge for I’m not a murderer or a savage cannibal and I the human race.
Report Post »This POS should be strung up.
The Old Testament said Africans were not gods people.. They were right . Every country blacks go to the rob and steal. There parasites who take but don’t add to society.
Check the countries where they live and immigrate to and you will see the statistics.
Guns and Religion
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:43amI doubt that a man who lived in such abominable evil is faking a conversion. This story is very reminiscent of the Apostle Paul who lived his life as a persecutor and murderer of Christians before Christ appeared to him in a vision and he converted. The fact that he is willing to be tried and hung if others see fit speaks volumes. The power to change, especially so drastically, is not found in men. It is of God and of Him alone and I hope this man will become one of the greatest witnesses of our time.
For those concerned that this man won’t receive justice you have to be mindful that none of us deserve salvation. We all deserve the pits of Hell and it is only by Christ’s sacrifice that we can enter into His kingdom. Christ died for all men including the most evil among us. We all need His forgiveness regardless of what our particular sin may be, whether it is murder or simple deceit. The Bible makes it clear that if you break one of His commandments then you might as well have broken all of them. God is our Judge. Trust Him, not yourself.
Report Post »grannyrecipe
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:37amI can only add this, that the Apostle Paul who wrote much of the New Testament also killed and tortured many before he was struck down by the Lord on the road to Damascus and thereafter became saved.
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:49amand that is exactly why I think Christianity and all religions are insane. Who kills a bunch of people and then says “its all good cause I talked to Jesus and now I realized I was in the wrong, so now Ill make people Christians? Paul wrote most of the New Testament. Who is to say that he did all of that cause he really found God? Did God tell you he was legit? Or do we just say that God wrote the bible. (totally not my point) Funny how tithing came from him in the New Testament and the way a church should be formed. Plus I dislike Paul and I dont know why they added him in the first place cause he contradicts Jesus. Regardless, I think there is a creator but I am sure as hell not a Christian. I hate religion…
Report Post »RodentKing
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:58amApostle Paul wasn’t a cannibal like this savage.
Report Post »Guns and Religion
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:59am@Shawnb
I can see you have a serious problem with the line of thinking that says this man can be forgiven. I’m not trying to be combative or condescending in any way, but I would just like to ask you a couple of questions. Do you think this man can pay for what he has done by having his own life taken from him? Would that be justice?
Report Post »Duckhead
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:33amMy conversion was not because of my wisdom, brilliance or understanding. God calls who He calls, when He calls them. It is His choice to reveal Himself to us and we are hopeless and lost until He does.
1 Corinthians 1:18
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
and if Christ was not resurrected, Paul says we are to be pittied beyond all others…
1 Corinthians 15:17
Report Post »And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.
Jenny Lind
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:12amShawnB, Even when we have a “mighty change of heart” and try to do right and fix what we did wrong to the best of our ability, we still live with the memories, true repentance comes with a tough price tag. We remember, and feel sickness in our souls and minds for what we did. We are our own toughest judge sometimes. His willingness to die if need be, I bet, is his willingess to be done with remembering and suffering inside for what he did. True conversion does that-puts our soul on the rack. We may have been forgiven-but its tougher to forgive ourselves.
Report Post »snooop1e
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:31amI just want to add one thing, Paul never suggested that he was “saved” on the road to Damascus. Paul said that he wasn’t aware of anything against him but he did not therefore stand acquitted. Paul constantly spoke about how salvation is a lifelong persuit not something that happens in one instant the moment you accept Jesus Christ into your life. Paul constantly warned about falling away from Christ and falling back into sin. Paul warned that only Jesus can judge us and we should not judge ourselves. Assuming that you are “saved” simply because you acknowlege Jesus is not biblical. Even the demons acknowledge Jesus. Jesus said not everyone who says to me Lord Lord will enter the Kingdom of heaven but only those who DO the will of my Father. Jesus didn’t say those who acknowlege me He said those who DO the will of my Father. Following Jesus is more than merely acknowleging that you are a sinner and accepting that Jesus died for you. We have to FOLLOW Jesus, take up our cross daily and deny ourselves. God Bless
Report Post »sdavidson
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 8:30pm@SHAWNB The definition of mercy is not giving to us what we deserve. The definition of grace is giving to us something we do not deserve. You first need to understand God’s grace and His mercy to understand why this is exciting news. Should he be held accountable here on earth for his prior actions, yes, he should. Only God knows the man’s heart, but we can judge by his actions whether his regeneration is true and authentic. I recommend you spend some time reading the first 3 chapters of Romans to see the condintion of man’s heart. Then spend some time reading through the 4 Gospels to see how God’s plan of redemption came to fruition in Jesus the Christ. As someone else wrote, there is no sin (other than blasphemy of the Holy Spirit) that God will not forgive. I hope one day you come to know Jesus and receive God’s gift of redemption through His grace and mercy.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:34amYour sins make you just as guilty as this man. Whether you know it or not, the death penalty is on you, unless you do as this man did. Do you harbor the same rage toward yourself?
Report Post »MacWell
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:21amWow Shawn, I wonder what you’re so angry at? I understand that you and many more cannot realize that a conversion such as this is really possible, and to some, such as you, who cry out for justice. The problem with that is that you cannot fathom eternity. You probably believe that when you die, that’s the end. We Christians believe in eternity. We believe that the end of this life on earth is only the beginning of our lives. Whatever this man did, God forgives him, you may not, that is your choice. As far as justice is concerned, that‘s God’s job, not us men.
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:38am@MacWell I respect your opinion with God but in this case I am extreamly upset when people act as if everything is okay. ITS NOT OKAY and this man should have a reward out dead or alive. What this monster has done to women, children and all his victims is the most evil and horrific thing someone can experience. For the victim and there families sake I hope some one brings down that as$ hole and kills him. He ate them and any human who killed to eat another human out of sheer joy should be killed. God will give him justice then some one out there needs to hurry up and arrange that meeting.
Report Post »Commonsense Libertarian
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:22am@shawnb:
This man is still alive for a purpose, it is the lords will not anyone else’s. Would you be so quick to loose your own soul by murdering this man in cold blood to speed up his ultimate judgement?
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:42am@commonsense how about all the people who in the USA who are serial killers? Tell me then sir what to do.I am pretty sure if we were able to release some of those true believers who where serial killers in prison as long as we gave them a lie decor test and found out that they were true Christians should they be let out of jail? If you used common sense then we would see that this man needs to be locked up or killed preferably. Tell me do you believe in Prison and the justice system. What if you had a 5 year old daughter who was raped, and then this sick son of a bit4 cuts her up and starts eating her. A few years later he is preaching the gospel and is good, what would you want then? If i killed your family would you want Jesus? But what if I found Jesus? Could i be free after I sodomized your mother and children and then ate them. I bet then you would say “well that’s different” but common sense it seems to me you lost your common sense!
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:33pm@SHAWN B All of the people whom this man brutalized were looking at him with hatred and contempt..Did you happen to see the last clip of Ted Bundy before he was put to death in Florida? He said that he was raised in a good Christian family who went to church regularly..that he had loving parents and that after being in prison..he truly became a Christian..he said that after being in prison for a number of years..that without exception..the common denominator in violent crimes is pornography..Now in Africa..it’s most likely because they worshipped Satan via voo doo.. That is also what Haiti was about..In fact I believe that Napolean Bonapart had something to do with that ..making Voo Doo their national religion..
Report Post »DavidZion
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 11:47am@AshestoAshes
The common denominator of violent crime is pornography?
Umm I have lived in Muslim nations where there is NO PORNOGRAPHY. And their is ALOT of violence.
Please explain?
Report Post »Pharmer1
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:13amRemember Bernard Nathanson, the co-founder of NARAL? He gave up aborting babies and eventually converted to Catholicism.
http://www.pregnantpause.org/abort/remember-naral.htm
Report Post »Jayms
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:32amThere’s nothing you can do to him – no pain that you could inflict – that would avenge all his crimes. That being said, I hope someone tries. This guy is the epitome of evil.
Report Post »Conservative Voice
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:20amForgiveness is a tough thing for people to understand…but how can you give forgiveness if you aren’t the one dead?
It maybe he found religion. In truth that is between him and God. It certainly helps that he is repentant…but like I said, there are two types of victims here…the dead and the dead’s family and friends. The family and friends can certainly forgive and therefore hold no malice…but how is he going to ask forgiveness from those he killed?
The one thing that many people get wrong with forgiveness…is justice still has to be served. The law still needs to be enforced. And if he be a preacher now, then let him preach behind prison walls until he dies. I am not holding malice toward him…it isn’t out of anger, rather its with respect for the law, for the people he killed, for those who he hurt.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:24amKill him.
How dare anybody give him a pass on this.
I promised myself that I would no longer comment on The Blaze but seeing a couple of posts here made my blood boil.
Care to let some nazi camp commandants off the hook? Kill him.
On sight.
Report Post »Jayms
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:34amI‘m not above some good ol’ torture and horrific, chilling fear instilled into him first.
Report Post »Grasshopper42
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:45am“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting” (Gal. 6:7-8).”Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting” (Gal. 6:7-8). The apostle Paul was complicit in many murders and was eventually put to death for other non-related non-crimes. But look what he accomplished before he died . . .
Report Post »drago
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:03am@Nzkiwi
Report Post »I agree, preaxhing or not, this animal has no redeeming qualities what so ever, kill him….
Btw, good to see you post, lets us know your still standing;p And a merry Christmas to you as well!
drago
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:10am@shawnb aka encinom
Report Post »Get back on your meds dude………..
Caniblism is why we have seperation of church and state? And btw, no where in the constitution does it say that……..
ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:25am@ Drag get back on your meds dude?………..Caniblism is why we have seperation of church and state? Well drag to answer your question I am not on meds and the reason why we have seperation of church and state is because half of these people on here think this man should be free and its good thing that we this because if not people could become believers of Christ and get off scott free. And “btw, no where in the constitution does it say that” Scott I know you must a have reading comprehension skills so Ill just tell you that no were in my paragraph I talked about the constitution. I was going off international laws which do exist. Yes Scott there are laws that are dare i say it “global” whether you agree or not they are there. Next time pick out something better to argue with. My point is all these people who say they bless him are sick in the head. ( I did not say you) (just in case you thought i was accusing you since you thought i was talking about the constitution) I just dont want to confuse you Scott
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:28amSorry if your name is not Scott. I was just trying to show you what you did but in a different context. See my point? Did you take your meds too Scott I mean Drag.. LOL learn some reading comprehension skills before you try to write all big and bad and make others look stupid.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:40am@ Drago
Thanks for the greeting. I guess I’m back. As you probably remember, I’m an atheist. From my family to yours, merry Christmas and may your God walk with you through coming year. And similar blessings and best wishes to all fellow Blazers.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 4:06amThere is absolutely nothing that can change a totally evil man into a good man, except the love of Jesus Christ. I believe this man’s testimony. His testimony is true with the proof being that he doesn’t love his old life even if it means dying. His actions are the test of if his faith is real or not. I’m confident God sees the same thing. This is a brother we can look to as an example. The light of Gods Spirit and Word dispells darkness. This is the kind of revival we need in America. One where we are not afraid to shout from the rooftops what or sins have been and how they destroy us. One where we plainly say what God has done for us through His Son Jesus….reguardless of the cost to us, knowing that we are in His loving hands even through the valley of persecution and death. We know death has no hold on us.
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:21amOr except that he might not want to go to jail for eating others…. I bet youre right and I am wrong
Report Post »DYNA
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 3:46amThere is a satan, there are fallen angels, there are demons, and there is walking in darkness. This all manifests itself in wicked behaviour. The occult runs strong in black Africa and this includes even many of its democratically elected leaders because those who engage in it think it gives them power.
In some twisted way it might, but satan destroys people in the process including those who chose the occult.
A couple years ago I saw a BBC program that reported that black warlords that had guns, trucks other financial means, attacking schools, killing and eating the teachers. If the students did not ‘
participate in eating the teachers flesh, the students would also be killed. These warlords had dominion over lands that had rich diamond reserves that a British firm wanted to mine. This British firm actually set up a classroom to teach the black adults not to eat people. It was bizarre.
For all those who have the spirit of the anti-Christ/satan, who impede the good news of Jesus and never repent, see where it gets ya. Choose between judgement or deliverance.
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:34amGod, I bet if i did not believe in jesus you feel its justified that i burn and be tormented forever. I could live a good life. Yet he eats people and goes to heaven……
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:36amGet help. I dont deserve to be burned forever if i dont believe in Christ. I know its not your call but just think about that. then think about him. ANTI CHRIST MY ASS!
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 3:38amWe all are sinners.. some are small in sin, some are large.. but God forgives whom He wishes.. Jesus died so He could save us all.. I leave this story with God! ‘Judge ye not, lest ye be judged’.. Some days its real hard doing that.. but I this one I will remain silent.. except to say,, if God can forgive him, so can I!
Report Post »1776freedomofspeech
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 4:53amI don’t know if I can agree with you 100%, but I will say you said and made you point beautifully. Very well said AbbyGirl1994
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:12amHe ate people crazy.. OMG i bet if it was here you would scream for the death penalty. WTF is wrong with you people. Then i propose a law that any prisoner here in the US who were serial killers be let out of jail if they truely accept the lord
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:26amGo to the prisons and meet the born again serial killers and forgive them and then write your governor to free them yea for jesus
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:29amSHAWNB, you can ‘t propose any laws unless you’re a Congressman. Are you a Congressman?
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:44amI was being sarcastic. WTF?????????? This man is nutty as hell and ate people and everyone thinks this is a miracle?
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 4:54pmShawn, there is one HUGE difference; If he commited those acts here, he would not be forgiven by our laws.
Report Post »Public Enema
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 3:09amI have never demanded revenge…..only justice….revenge is of man justice is of God.
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:37amYea that is another perfect reason why we have courts cause people like me feel that there needs to be justice. I wonder if you ever felt you needed justice?
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:42amIsn’t it supposed to be “buck naked”? Anyway, he’s just trading one militancy for another.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 3:34amI’ll pray for you!
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 1:55pmThanks Abby.
Report Post »Public Enema
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:38amit may be a “good story” but the death of 20,000 people and eating them……maybe God will forgive but I wont….own what you have done and yes….be hung at the hague…and anyone out there who thinks of this as redemption can use it as such and in Gods eyes he may be, but I hope that someone will make him pay for his crimes and “help” him meet God…and if he has truely repent he will go without struggle…..RIP….hopefully sooner than later
Report Post »RonPaul
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 3:25amMatthew 6:14-15 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
What many people don’t understand about the teachings of the Bible is that they have the same hearts as this man. We are all the same inside. No matter how well you hide it, we are all equally ugly before God. But when we have confessed our wretchedness and trusted in the blood of Christ, God completely forgives and we are all equally precious to God. If this man has truly trusted in Christ, he is pure before God. Whether he pays for His crimes is up to his government, but his slate is wiped clean before god. If you have trouble understanding this, than perhaps you need to settle a few things with God.
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:32am@ronpaul I think its funny how you all thinks its okay. HE ATE PEOPLE AND HE SHOULD BE DEAD. WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU. O HE IS A CHRISTIAN NOW EVERYTHING IS OKAY. YEA BUDDY. WHAT IF HE ATE YOUR CHILD? HMMMM I WONDER WHAT YOU WOULD SAY THEN?
Report Post »Link8on
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:43am“4 he is like the light of morning at sunrise
on a cloudless morning,
like the brightness after rain
that brings grass from the earth.’
5 “If my house were not right with God,
surely he would not have made with me an everlasting covenant,
arranged and secured in every part;
surely he would not bring to fruition my salvation
and grant me my every desire.
6 But evil men are all to be cast aside like thorns,
which are not gathered with the hand.”
2 Samuel 23:4-6
Report Post »gtrissel
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:33amy is cannibalism in more n more headlines?
Report Post »grannyjojo
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:33amWhat a story. Only the Lord can truly turn someone inside and out. I wish him luck and hope and pray that he becomes liberated from his past actions. God bless all and merry Christmas to all! Every knee will bow and every tongue confess”
Report Post »Public Enema
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:47amwish him luck?!!!!luck in what escaping justice…..he better prey his family is not found…..eye for an eye tooth for a tooth life for a life…….i wonder where rape and eating people fit in????
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:24amEvery sane tongue shall confess that you need help. That guy ate people and its all good now cause he has Jesus….. Amen Lets free all the people in prison who are serial killers. (only if they have Jesus)
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:27amAwsome conversion!!
Report Post »I would like to meet this man!
Rational Man
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 6:48am@ShawnB
I would rather meet him, than you!
I would try to explain why to you, but judging from your posts, there is not much use in trying to help you understand.
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 5:05pmDoes publically professing your repentance have the same effect as privately expressing the same to your God? I tend not to think so.
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 9:04pm@rational man I would like to rape and murder you family. After I am done raping and sodomizing your daughter. I will torture her. Then when I am all done I will eat her brains and disfigure her body. Give me a year after to find God and truly find Jesus and then forgive me and we can hang out. but Just like you would try to explain why to you, but judging from your posts, there is not much use in trying to help you understand. :) Explain to me then what we should do with the people like me if I did that too your daughter. I bet you would have a different opinion.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on December 25, 2011 at 2:19amI saw this story a few years ago.
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