Quote:it was apparent from public opinion that he was delusional.
What has public opinion got to do with reality, tack? Just because his delusions of god are more extreme than yours does not mean that yours are valid as evidence any more than his. You are correct when you say that his statements should be admitted as evidence. However, any defense attorney worth his salt would portray such statements as indicative of mental illness....not that 'god' said it was okay.
There are degrees of "crazy" you know. I would be willing to accept "personal experience" as evidence of mental illness.