Former Prisoner Anthony Gielty Found God In Solitary Confinement
One of Scotland’s most violent criminals Anthony Gielty became a Bible college student after reading about God in solitary confinement.
Anthony was jailed for a string of offences including attempted murder with a samurai sword. In prison, his violence continued and he even began dealing drugs behind bars.
The Scottish Prison Service had one solution – to send him on ‘the ghost train’.
“It consists of continuous solitary confinement for years on end,” Anthony said.
“A prisoner is taken from prison to prison and held in each establishment’s segregation unit for three months, before being moved to another solitary unit.
“This ensures the offender has very little time to settle into a routine, making it more difficult for them to plan any disorder or disruption.”
'What touched me was the kindness of the chaplains' - Anthony Gielty
However, in the midst of the chaos of prison life and violence, God reached out to Anthony and he saw the need for a relationship with his creator.
He said: “What touched me was the kindness of God’s people, particularly chaplains, who showed so much of his love.
... story continues
