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Personal Messages of lnspirationand Faith

Edited by Norman Vincent Fella

. 37. RELIGION HELPS U! COMBAT CIIIE

By Edward Tbempsu

Lawbreakers can change into useful citizens. Judge Edward 'I"‘ompson, youngest magistrate in New York city. dramatically illus- trates how the courts are helping offenders find a new outlook on life. '

What can be done today to stop the increase in crime and lawless- ness. The problem is so big and complex that there is no one so- lution.

we in the courts are trying to do something about it.

We are trying to reach inside many offenders to help them find a new self-respect and a new ms as law-abiding citizens. To do this we have to use weapons much more tangible than laws and court orders. The needed inspiration and incentive to change criminal ways won't necessarily come from man-made laws. . . '

But from God.

Take the case of Mary smith. That isn't her real name, but her story is real and it happened very recently. she stood before me one day, her clothes wrinkled and dir- ty, a tired, sullen look in her eyes. The charge -- disorderly conduct.

Fantastic Record

Her record was fantastic. Mary Smith, 54 years old-- with as pre- vious convictions! The offenses, all minor, were ,, "y the ‘ of intoxication.

How could one human being so consistently degrade herself? Upon looking at her more closely, though, what I saw in her eyes was hope- lessness, not an incurable vileness.

"Mary, what can I do for you? I asked her kindly.

Something vague flickered in her eyes. "Judie. you can give me another chance."

Snickers drifted through the courtroom. Mary was well known as an oft-convicted offender. Her request seemed ll lly funny.

"Mary.” I continued. "tell me what is the difference between this occasion and all the others?"

“Judge, this time I'm in love."

Outright laughter greeted this surprising statement. The idea of tawdry, unkempt Mary in love

ludficrous at that moment. I felt sorry fon her. but the situa- tion was not without humor.

"Who is the lucky man?" I asked gently.

Mr. Otto Schmidt,” she said after some hesitation.

A New spirit

More smirlrs noon the now in- terested court. hr the first time, however. there was s new spirit in Mary's eyes as she flashed a defiant glance about her. The mention of this man's name rous- ed her from he: apathy.

I frowned over my court with rising . tment. Mary might be a hopeless offender, but the was a human being with feelings, and I did not intend to let the at- mosphere of levity trample her spirit.

"Mary, is Mr. Schmidt in court?" I asked.

In reply 1:. tall. elderly man arose and moved forward, causing a new buzz of comment. Mr. Schmidt. a gentleman in his seven- ties, was well dressed with a pois- ed, distinguished appearance.

As Mary saw Mr. Schmidt com- in: forward she began to smooth down her untidy hair in some agitation. Something in his eyes suddenly seemed to reassure he‘. however. and her “oulders straightened.

"Mr. Schmidt." I began. “Mary has stated that she is in love with you, that because of that love she would ‘like another opportunity to prove she can become a good citi- zen, How do you feel about this?"

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"No Criminal"

"I have loved Mary for three years now. She is no criminal," he said simply.

“Then why did you let her com- mit this offense?"

"I was away on a business trip Judge, if you will check the re- cords. you will notice that this is her first arrest during the past three years."

A woman with 53 previous con- victions certainly didn't seem ii e a fit subject for probation. Prank- ly I was reluctant to go out on a limb for Mary. yet what possible good would another prison sen- tence do? I felt t t any person who had the capaci y for love could not be incorrigibiy bad. sudden- ly I knew. tifat the only po~sibie ‘way of salvaging Mary was to give her a chance to do it herself.

“Mary," I said, "I'm going to put you on indefinite‘ probation be- cause I believe you can and will become a good eitisen. nut these are several things I want you to do. First, you must give up drink- ing. Give it up completely."

she nodded vigorously.

"Go To church"

-*"I‘he other thing I want you to do, I continued. “is to go church regularly and give God a chance to help you overcome your desire for alcohol. You may not was it but loving Kr. ashrnidt

Now try church--loving God--and ‘see if it doesn't help you find a new self-respect and hap- DIIIOII-"

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she clasped her hands togethzru and I saw her .‘.ps move in a silent prayer.

I had pinned my hopes on a powerful ally in religion, though. I was sure that if Mary took an active part in church life. as the reports stated she was doing. she would feel the effects in her n life. For living close to C evitably brings on cleanliness, both of body and mind. in addition to self-respect.

Several months later I returned from another assignment. The court attendant greeted me in my office. "Mary was back." he deed- panned.

something seemed to sag in- side me. then came a sharp sense of futility. "I guess I should have known better than to let her off," I said unhappily. _

Going West

"'oh. she wasn't looked up. she mic Just to see you. We didn't ognise her at first. Mary had on and looked like a million. she had the Probation mot’: okay to go out West with her new husband--that Mr. ‘Schmidt--but she wanted to thank you again before leaving.” “And, Judge." said the attendant with a knowing wink. "she she wanted to kiss you good-bye!’ I laughed hewily. The Nine

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But the great dynamic comes from God.

'l'OMol‘tl‘\OW — A widely known theology professor. William L. Btidger. tells the inspiring story of his father, a saintly man whose devotion to his family gave them a rich life.

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