Again, how would that effect my argument? Maybe I could be a callous crook who built an empire of misery on the bones of small suffering children, and then - r

Again, how would that effect my argument? Maybe I could be a callous crook who built an empire of misery on the bones of small suffering children, and then - repenting upon hearing the word of the Lord (or something), made these professions. Would it add or subtract from the truth value of what I said?