JRod wrote:Here's what I will criticize, where are those Christian who during the election said they cared about morals and values. The should be on the top of every donation list not just with thousands or even millions. If they can turn out to vote and change the direction of this country where are they now.
Uh, who do you think has donated the majority of the money to the different relief funds out there? Where do you think the majority of the money and time supporting the down-trodden of the world come from? I have Christian missionaries in my family who have recently sacrificed their time and money living in the most devasted regions of Haiti and Costa Rica. Where do you think the money comes from to fund these programs and help these people? The answer should be obvious.
I guess I forget its not about being Christ-like its about power.
I still waiting for the Evangelicals to donate millions.
Your anger at Christians seems to be at a very small percentage of the public that you see in positions of power. I can assure you that the vast majority of Christians are not the stereotype that you are describing. However, it is sad that the media, and any other hypocritical Christians you have come in contact with have warped your mind to the point that you would be so prejudiced and so angry.
As for Christians changing the direction of the country, keep in mind that 76% of the US is Christian down from the 96% as of the 1900 census. Only 14% of the US population classifies itself as non-religious. Also, chalk me up as another Christian who did not vote for Bush.
Peace to you brother.We are not all holier-than-thou, power hungry homo-phobes.
Additionally, having it publically documented what anyone gives to any charitable cause is always a no win situation regardless of the amount, and regardless of the % giving vs. your income/worth/etc.
The people I respect the most are those who quietly give of their money and time because they are doing it for no other motive than to help those less fortunate. That's not to say that Sandra Bullock, Bush, Shumacher, or anyone on these forums have motives besides "helping", but it leads to less speculation and if I was a public figure I would never make known how much I give to any charities or causes.
It's great what anyone gives to any noble cause, but it's what we should ALL be doing on a regular basis anyway. Anonymous giving is always the best kind of giving. A great philosopher once said:
So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
