Bryan Kohberger's pastor reveals how he prays with Idaho suspect in prison library on Sundays
IDAHO, MOSCOW: While preaching that even the worst sinners can be pardoned by God, ministers meeting with Bryan Kohberger in the Latah County jail also acknowledged that the alleged quadruple murderer cannot be saved from the criminal justice system.
Pastor Mike Hall, head of the group that sends lay ministers to the jail, told DailyMail, "We do not tell folks that this will relieve them of their responsibility for their crimes. Regardless if you're in for some offense like that or some drug offense, we're all on the same plane in terms of our need for grace and forgiveness from God."
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As per reports, Kohberger, who is accused of murdering four University of Idaho students by stabbing them to death on November 13, has discovered God while incarcerated. The 28-year-old is currently being held without bail at Latah County Courthouse's jail in Moscow, Idaho. While in jail, Kohberger has been meeting with members of Project Hope for one-on-one sessions, since early January, as per reports.
Project Hope in Idaho is a Christian organization that sends a dozen lay ministers to county jails and prisons to offer gospel services and classes on Sunday nights. On Sundays at 7:00 pm, Kohberger leaves his cell to meet with the pastor, who leads him in prayer in the prison library.
Kohberger is 'difficult stuff, for sure'
Project Hope board member Steve Otto described the choice to share the gospel with Kohberger as "difficult stuff, for sure." He said, "I found myself praying quite a bit about truth and justice." He added, "My heart goes out to the victims' parents. I can't imagine the pain they're feeling. We want justice done."
'Welcome to receive God's forgiveness and grace'
He further added, "God is a God of compassion and that is extended to everyone. That's my personal hope and that's my faith." In the end he said, "I would say that he (Kohberger) is welcome to receive God's forgiveness and grace," as reported by DailyMail.
Hall refused to discuss the specifics of the meetings, but he did acknowledge that members of the group have not spoken about the murders with the accused. One of the other disclosures is that Kohberger has access to television throughout the day and watches the news to keep up with coverage of his own case, as per reports.