On Thu, 23 Jun 2005 17:44:05 +0100, William T Goodall wrote > Indeed I find the whole idea of faith-based 'charitable' > organisations getting involved with vulnerable people utterly > obnoxious. They quite plainly have a not-so-hidden agenda, and aid > being tied to evangelism is simply disgusting and reprehensible.
So we should leave it to the people who are half as likely to do *anything*? Let's see, that would reduce the number of people helping the needy by two- thirds. I don't support or approve of religious organizations that demand some sort of piety before they'll help the needy. Thank goodness, though, I don't see much of that at all in my world. I see organizations like the Salvation Army, homeless shelters and soup kitchens, where everyone is welcome, regardless of their beliefs. Feeding the hungry is evangelism enough in itself, as I believe most Christians believe. Virtue is its own reward. Nick -- Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Voicemail: 408-904-7198 _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
