Saul (later named Paul) was taught by the famed Gamaliel that once told the religious leaders that if the apostles are inspired by God, then fighting the apostles would be the same as fighting God. Saul approved of the actions of the religious leaders in having Stephen stoned to death. He followed this action by going house to house looking for followers of Jesus in order to put them in jail and be subjected to punishment. [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – Acts 8:1-3]