There are those who dislike the University of Notre Dame. Some dislike them because they are so darned good at sports. There are others who dislike them for the Catholic religion. Do you think religion came into play in the mind of this thief?

Do you think stealing from a church is any worse than other types of theft? Do you think this thief might be going to Hell? Here is the story.

The paint was chipped and faded, the facade aged and worn. Yet, nestled quietly in a secluded, wooded alcove, a statue of Saint Francis stood ever vigilant and welcoming for nearly four decades. Generations of parishioners at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church grew up praying and reflecting in its midst. Then one morning two to three weeks ago, it was simply gone.

It's one thing if it's a lawnmower or something you can use, but a statue? What's a person going to do with a statue? As crazy as it sounds, this wasn't the first time. A week before Saint Francis vanished, another statue, this one of Saint Therese, was stolen from among the vegetables and flowers of the church's Garden of Saint Therese.

Do you think this is metal theft? Why on Earth would someone steal a religious icon that has no real value on the resale market? I would hope this thief comes to his senses and returns the stolen property. I would also recommend a good online stop theft class to help them cope with the any theft-like thoughts.