Originally Posted by acker

I have no belief in heaven or hell. Therefore, I cannot wish him there.

However, I hope whoever did this dies a horrible, excruciating death if the theft was not absolutely necessary. If the guy was homeless or had people to support, I have a bit of sympathy for this guy, though he should get caught and sentenced. But if this guy was a druggie trying to feed his addiction...

...Well, most of you get the point. As for stealing from churches and other religious places (in fact, any place, religious or not), it truly depends case-by-case for me.