For a priest in northern England, the commandment that dictates "thou shalt not steal" isn't exactly written in stone. The Rev. Tim Jones caused an uproar by telling his congregation that it is sometimes acceptable for desperate people to shoplift _ as long as they do it at large national chain stores, rather than small, family businesses. Jones' Robin Hood-like sermon drew rebukes Tuesday from fellow clergy, shop owners and police. More here.
Question: Do you agree with Rev. Tim Jones that it's okay for the poor to shoplift sometimes, as long as they do it at alarge national chain store and not mom-and-pop businesses?
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.
For a priest in northern England, the commandment that dictates "thou shalt not steal" isn't exactly written in stone. The Rev. Tim Jones caused an uproar by telling his congregation that it is sometimes acceptable for desperate people to shoplift _ as long as they do it at large national chain stores, rather than small, family businesses. Jones' Robin Hood-like sermon drew rebukes Tuesday from fellow clergy, shop owners and police. More here.
