Romans 6:6 KJV Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Romans 8:10 KJV And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Colossians 3:9-10 KJV Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; (10) And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Berkowitz seems to be interpreting the above verses better than most.
I report and link. You decide. - J :)
When asked what the David Berkowitz of today would say to the David Berkowitz from 1976, he said, "You're dead. You don't exist anymore. That's the old man who as far as I'm concerned is dead buried and gone, thanks to Jesus Christ."
From a WCBSTV .com [ch. 2, NYC] "topstories" article, World Exclusive: 'Son Of Sam' Speaks, video at link, more text below:
May 8, 2007 6:02 am US/Eastern [/] World Exclusive: 'Son Of Sam' Speaks To CBS 2 HD [/] Part I: David Berkowitz Speaks Of New Born-Again Life [/] Scott Weinberger Reporting
(CBS) FALLSBURG, N.Y. Locked away three decades now, David Berkowitz recalls life as the notorious "Son of Sam," the man who held New Yorkers hostage and in fear. [/] "I was just totally lost in despair, surrendered myself to those powers of darkness," Berkowitz recently told CBS 2 HD from Sullivan Correctional Facility.
It's been 30 years since New York suffered through one of the city's most sizzling hot summers ever, a summer that came to be known as the "Summer of Sam" in which the soaring temperatures that led to city-wide blackouts and destructive looting riots were overshadowed by a terrifying serial killer, the "Son of Sam."
Berkowitz, now 53, was arrested in August of 1977 outside of his Yonkers apartment, where he was said to quickly admit to being the feared gunman that had shot 13 people throughout the city, killing six of them. [/] An eerie paranoia spread across the five boroughs while he was on the loose, as brown-haired women wore blonde wigs, cut their hair, or dyed it another color because it seemed as if the killer, who was first known as the ".44 Caliber Killer" because of the bullets used in the shootings, targeted young women with long, brown hair.
"I dedicated myself to Satan and became a soldier and had the satanic bible and went through stupid rituals. It was just a ... that kind of sealed my fate. After that it was all down hill." [/] This is the Berkowitz of today, a self-professed born-again Christian. [/] "I'm living a whole new life today, even behind prison walls," Berkowitz said. "Because god is not limited by anything. He's not limited by prison walls.” [/] Berkowitz is considered a model prisoner, who spends most of his time-sharing the gospel with other inmates, and Christians all over the globe.
"I'm a man that doesn't even deserve to be alive, but its God who delights to show mercy," Berkowitz said. "He's the one who I believe has chosen me for this time we're living in to let people know that he does forgive sin." [/] When asked if he feels in god's way he can forgive a killer, Berkowitz said, "oh sure, absolutely. "
[...] However, not everyone is buying Berkowitz's transformation. [/] "It's a total con job," Joe Coffey said. "I've never seen one of these people who were sincere in what they did."
Thirty years ago, Coffey, then an NYPD detective sergeant, interrogated the "Son of Sam" and he remembers a disturbed man who he said enjoyed every minute of his detailed confession. [/] "He went through killings like you and I were talking about going out for a cocktail, or going shopping," Coffey said. "He never voiced any remorse whatsoever."
When asked what he wants people to know about who David Berkowitz is now, he said he's taken responsibility for his horrific actions. [/] "... I deeply regret with all my heart the pain and suffering I’ve brought, through my criminal actions," Berkowitz said. "I'd do anything if I could go back in time and change that."
When asked what the David Berkowitz of today would say to the David Berkowitz from 1976, he said, "You're dead. You don't exist anymore. That's the old man who as far as I'm concerned is dead buried and one, thanks to Jesus Christ."
For years many have questioned whether David Berkowitz acted alone. CBS 2 HD asked that question. He surprised us with his answer. We will have a lot more when we continue our exclusive interview with Berkowitz on Tuesday at 11 p.m. [My ellipses and emphasis]
