Comments on: Charles W. Colson, 1931-2012

By: Raymond Takashi Swenson

Raymond Takashi Swenson — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:26:40 +0000

In accepting Christ and reorienting his life, he was a follower of Paul, who not only accepted grace but saw the need to offer it to others, including those who did not yet understand their own need. He was a great contrast to those many public figures who regret they got caught, but never used it as an opportunity to repent and humble themselves before the throne of grace.

By: martine

martine — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:03:21 +0000

Well, he did break the law. So, I suppose losing the right to vote was the expected outcome. I am sure the presidential candidates of today do worse. But he did get caught. He really was an influential man one way or another all his life. It would be nice if he could have stayed with us longer, but he earned his place in heaven, and thats where he is.

By: Kelvin

Kelvin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:54:26 +0000

Actually, Therese, his voting rights were restored about a decade ago; I believe it was a direct action of Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida (his legal residence of late), not an automatic thing. I’m sure he particularly cherished his ability to vote after having lost it for so long.

By: Therese Z

Therese Z — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:43:01 +0000

It just hit me that since he was a convicted felon, he could not vote any more. All that wonderful work done, all that earnest and sincere outreach among the faithful to make a better society, and he couldn’t even have the satisfaction of marking a ballot.

He was a pretty darn great man.

By: Truth Unites... and Divides

Truth Unites... and Divides — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:09:10 +0000

Thank You Lord for Redeeming Chuck Colson and using him so mightily for Your Glory.

Good tribute, Tom.

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:50:35 +0000

WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing this touching video.