On his way to Bible study, a good Christian shows God's love by attempting to murder those around him. No wait, that's not how it is supposed to work.

It's also concerning that the defense seems to be he picked up these ideals or issues in the military.

A former soldier ran a child over in an intersection - intentionally, it seems - and his lawyer thinks we should let him off instead of insist that those who protect us abroad *also* not attempt to murder children at home. I know everyone's entitled to a vigorous defense, but I hope this line doesn't work.