Christians Provide More Aid To Hurricane Victims Than FEMA

[Remodeling Maidiac]

One need only to read the USA link in the OP to see that the OP is a distortion. FEMA uses the "Faith Based" groups to distribute donations made by all religious and non-religious groups. Hence, the donations are not just from Christian groups, but a few Christian groups provide the "boots on the ground" so to speak for distribution purposes. It means that donations of food and household items donated by the Buddist Temples, Jewish Synagogs, Muslim Mosques, etc. will probably be distributed by Jehovah Witnesses or Methodists who operate and provide the volunteers at the distribution centers.

It really pisses you off that good people are helping strangers. So much so that you feel the need to dissect the article to find a path to denigrate those who are charitable.

 

[Pogo]

The Regressives are very cranky about this thread.

I am shocked. Shocked, I say.

Dunno about any "Regressives" but the fallacy hunters appreciate the low hanging fruit.

Which do you think provides more aid to hurricane victims --- those who indulge in low hanging fruit, or those wear green socks?

-- Those who ate a scone this morning, or those who have an aunt named Gertrude?

-- those who know how build a fire, or those who drive a Korean car?

 

[deanrd]

“Christian non-profit organizations have outdone FEMA and provided the vast majority of the relief aid to victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Faith-based relief groups are responsible for providing nearly 80 percent of the aid delivered thus far to communities with homes devastated by the recent hurricanes, according to USA Today.”

Like the many studies I have posted before, per capita Christians give more to help those in need than any other group.

Faith groups provide the bulk of disaster recovery, in coordination with FEMA

“FEMA – they have been a big blessing to us, they're an assistance to us," Harrison said Saturday. "For Hurricane Irma, the majority of our equipment has already been dispatched to Texas ... so our office in Canada is bringing their equipment across the border and FEMA was instrumental in helping us clear that with customs and getting all the paperwork done."

There are also other faith groups including Islamic, Buddhist and Jewish relief agencies at work in disaster zones.

"FEMA can not do what it does so well without the cooperation of faith-based non-profit organizaitons and churches," said the Rev. Jamie Johnson, director of the Department of Homeland Security's Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships. "It's a beautiful relationship between government and the private sector and it is something to behold."

FEMA brings the groups into its national command center to work with us because they have their people on the ground."

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I don't think the story you're trying to tell is the same as the story your article is telling.

 

[Mac1958]

The Regressives are very cranky about this thread.

I am shocked. Shocked, I say.

Dunno about any "Regressives" but the fallacy hunters appreciate the low hanging fruit.

Which do you think provides more aid to hurricane victims --- those who indulge in low hanging fruit, or those wear green socks?

-- Those who ate a scone this morning, or those who have an aunt named Gertrude?

-- those who know how build a fire, or those who drive a Korean car?

.

 

[deanrd]

One need only to read the USA link in the OP to see that the OP is a distortion. FEMA uses the "Faith Based" groups to distribute donations made by all religious and non-religious groups. Hence, the donations are not just from Christian groups, but a few Christian groups provide the "boots on the ground" so to speak for distribution purposes. It means that donations of food and household items donated by the Buddist Temples, Jewish Synagogs, Muslim Mosques, etc. will probably be distributed by Jehovah Witnesses or Methodists who operate and provide the volunteers at the distribution centers.

It really pisses you off that good people are helping strangers. So much so that you feel the need to dissect the article to find a path to denigrate those who are charitable.

Oh please. Republican right wing Christians are the same ones who support Nazi's and elect a president who says "some Mexicans don't rape".
If it weren't for FEMA, the ONLY people they would help are those white people who live by their church. We both know that for a fact.

 

[deanrd]

The Regressives are very cranky about this thread.

I am shocked. Shocked, I say.

Dunno about any "Regressives" but the fallacy hunters appreciate the low hanging fruit.

Which do you think provides more aid to hurricane victims --- those who indulge in low hanging fruit, or those wear green socks?

-- Those who ate a scone this morning, or those who have an aunt named Gertrude?

-- those who know how build a fire, or those who drive a Korean car?

.

Republicans have kicked out the moderates and welcomed the Nazi's, the Aryan Nation, the Alt Right and the White Nationalists. Listen to what they say. Look at what they do. Those things define who they are.

 

[Rustic]

I wonder how many muslims are helping the 'non-believers'?

I wonder who's doing more --- bricklayers or Sagittarians?

Vegetarians or those with blue eyes?

People whose last names begin with a vowel or those whose names begin with a consonant?

These are the burning questions of our time.

Point proven, the most selfish people on the planet are Muslims followed by Progressives… fact

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

One need only to read the USA link in the OP to see that the OP is a distortion. FEMA uses the "Faith Based" groups to distribute donations made by all religious and non-religious groups. Hence, the donations are not just from Christian groups, but a few Christian groups provide the "boots on the ground" so to speak for distribution purposes. It means that donations of food and household items donated by the Buddist Temples, Jewish Synagogs, Muslim Mosques, etc. will probably be distributed by Jehovah Witnesses or Methodists who operate and provide the volunteers at the distribution centers.

It really pisses you off that good people are helping strangers. So much so that you feel the need to dissect the article to find a path to denigrate those who are charitable.

Oh please. Republican right wing Christians are the same ones who support Nazi's and elect a president who says "some Mexicans don't rape".
If it weren't for FEMA, the ONLY people they would help are those white people who live by their church. We both know that for a fact.

Nonsense.

I don't even live in Texas or Florida and I offered to help. And I don't belong to any church.
I can't imagine going through life with such a defeatist attitude. When all you look for is the worst, that's all you're going to find.

 

[Pogo]

The Regressives are very cranky about this thread.

I am shocked. Shocked, I say.

Dunno about any "Regressives" but the fallacy hunters appreciate the low hanging fruit.

Which do you think provides more aid to hurricane victims --- those who indulge in low hanging fruit, or those wear green socks?

-- Those who ate a scone this morning, or those who have an aunt named Gertrude?

-- those who know how build a fire, or those who drive a Korean car?

.

Any idea what a "false dichotomy" is?

Whelp ---- that's where this thread lives.

So what'll it be --- rye toast, or gear oil?

 

[JoeB131]

Have you heard of Salvation Army? That's a Christian charity

You mean these charities that pay their executive six figures? Yawn.

The government will still be paying to fix things long after these "charities get bored or move on to the next thing.

 

[Mac1958]

One need only to read the USA link in the OP to see that the OP is a distortion. FEMA uses the "Faith Based" groups to distribute donations made by all religious and non-religious groups. Hence, the donations are not just from Christian groups, but a few Christian groups provide the "boots on the ground" so to speak for distribution purposes. It means that donations of food and household items donated by the Buddist Temples, Jewish Synagogs, Muslim Mosques, etc. will probably be distributed by Jehovah Witnesses or Methodists who operate and provide the volunteers at the distribution centers.

It really pisses you off that good people are helping strangers. So much so that you feel the need to dissect the article to find a path to denigrate those who are charitable.

The Regressives hate seeing Christians shown in a good light, at all.

But if we were talking about Muslims, well, you know the rest.

They're not even trying to hide it at this point.
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[JoeB131]

The Regressives hate seeing Christians shown in a good light, at all.

But if we were talking about Muslims, well, you know the rest.

They're not even trying to hide it at this point.

Naw, man, we just aren't islamophobic like you are.

We kind of don't care what they do in their own countries. and the only reason you care is because the Oil Companies and Zionists told you this was the worst thing, ever!!!

 

[Mac1958]

The Regressives hate seeing Christians shown in a good light, at all. But if we were talking about Muslims, well, you know the rest. They're not even trying to hide it at this point.

Naw, man, we just aren't islamophobic like you are. We kind of don't care what they do in their own countries. and the only reason you care is because the Oil Companies and Zionists told you this was the worst thing, ever!!!

... and all they can do to try to deny, is toss out straw man arguments and bumper sticker sloganeering.

They've made their choice, they will protect their favored pet constituent religion, no matter what the cost.

Makes sense, since they hate this country nearly as much as the Jihadists do. Kindred spirits and all.
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[JoeB131]

... and all they can do to try to deny, is toss out straw man arguments and bumper sticker sloganeering.

They've made their choice, they will protect their favored pet constituent religion, no matter what the cost.

Makes sense, since they hate this country nearly as much as the Jihadists do. Kindred spirits and all.

Uh, dude, only one of us has a DD214. If you haven't served, you don't get to lecture those of us who did on Love of Country.

Look, we've been at war with "Islam" or "Jihadists" for what, 16 years now. How is that going? Have they realized "Wow, what were we thinking? Our Religion IS silly!"

We are asking people who were toddlers when 9/11 happened to fight the "Crusade" you want to engage in, and at some point, like the original Crusades, someone has to ask if it's worth it.

 

[Mac1958]

... and all they can do to try to deny, is toss out straw man arguments and bumper sticker sloganeering.

They've made their choice, they will protect their favored pet constituent religion, no matter what the cost.

Makes sense, since they hate this country nearly as much as the Jihadists do. Kindred spirits and all.

Uh, dude, only one of us has a DD214. If you haven't served, you don't get to lecture those of us who did on Love of Country.

Look, we've been at war with "Islam" or "Jihadists" for what, 16 years now. How is that going? Have they realized "Wow, what were we thinking? Our Religion IS silly!"

We are asking people who were toddlers when 9/11 happened to fight the "Crusade" you want to engage in, and at some point, like the original Crusades, someone has to ask if it's worth it.

"The Crusades"



Joe is the prototype of the Regressives.

Too fuckin' funny.
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[Mac1958]

"Don't look at the latest Jihadist atrocity! Remember the Crusades, the Crusades!"

Holy crap. I say it, they do it.


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[Camp]

... and all they can do to try to deny, is toss out straw man arguments and bumper sticker sloganeering.

They've made their choice, they will protect their favored pet constituent religion, no matter what the cost.

Makes sense, since they hate this country nearly as much as the Jihadists do. Kindred spirits and all.

Uh, dude, only one of us has a DD214. If you haven't served, you don't get to lecture those of us who did on Love of Country.

Look, we've been at war with "Islam" or "Jihadists" for what, 16 years now. How is that going? Have they realized "Wow, what were we thinking? Our Religion IS silly!"

We are asking people who were toddlers when 9/11 happened to fight the "Crusade" you want to engage in, and at some point, like the original Crusades, someone has to ask if it's worth it.

After the Popes Crusaders were finally kicked out of the Mideast the Pope began launching official crusades in Europe against any kingdoms tribes or populations that did not agree to adhere to Catholicism and commands of the Pope.

 

[JoeB131]

"The Crusades"



Joe is the prototype of the Regressives.

Too fuckin' funny.

I know you like to pretend the Crusades weren't a thing.

 

[Camp]

... and all they can do to try to deny, is toss out straw man arguments and bumper sticker sloganeering.

They've made their choice, they will protect their favored pet constituent religion, no matter what the cost.

Makes sense, since they hate this country nearly as much as the Jihadists do. Kindred spirits and all.

Uh, dude, only one of us has a DD214. If you haven't served, you don't get to lecture those of us who did on Love of Country.

Look, we've been at war with "Islam" or "Jihadists" for what, 16 years now. How is that going? Have they realized "Wow, what were we thinking? Our Religion IS silly!"

We are asking people who were toddlers when 9/11 happened to fight the "Crusade" you want to engage in, and at some point, like the original Crusades, someone has to ask if it's worth it.

"The Crusades"



Joe is the prototype of the Regressives.

Too fuckin' funny.
.

Bush called the wars he started "Crusades". His words. Ann Coulter took it seriously and called for the forcible conversion of Muslims to Christianity.

 

[Mac1958]

... and all they can do to try to deny, is toss out straw man arguments and bumper sticker sloganeering.

They've made their choice, they will protect their favored pet constituent religion, no matter what the cost.

Makes sense, since they hate this country nearly as much as the Jihadists do. Kindred spirits and all.

Uh, dude, only one of us has a DD214. If you haven't served, you don't get to lecture those of us who did on Love of Country.

Look, we've been at war with "Islam" or "Jihadists" for what, 16 years now. How is that going? Have they realized "Wow, what were we thinking? Our Religion IS silly!"

We are asking people who were toddlers when 9/11 happened to fight the "Crusade" you want to engage in, and at some point, like the original Crusades, someone has to ask if it's worth it.

"The Crusades"



Joe is the prototype of the Regressives.

Too fuckin' funny.
.

Bush called the wars he started "Crusades". His words. Ann Coulter took it seriously and called for the forcible conversion of Muslims to Christianity.

Whatever deflects from Jihadism and your favored pet constituent religion.

Keep going.

The Crusades! The Crusades!
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