Blogging and Bloggers Raise Disaster Relief Funds
Published December 28, 2004
Bloggers are an interesting lot. We have a lot to say about everything and anything. One noteworthy satirst however is doing something about the tsunami disaster off the coast of Sumatra, and not just writing about it either. Scott Ott, and ScrappleFace readers, have raised over $1,400 dollars in a matter of hours to assist the victims in Southern Asia. ScrappleFace, a primarilly satrical publication which normally satirizes current events, is redirecting some of it's energy, and reach of readership, to help victims through the Southern Baptist Diaster Relief fund. This is one example of the power of the internet and the new culture of self publishing that has arisen since the advent of Moveable Type, Blogger, and a myriad of other self publishing tools. One always needs however to be cautious when donating to charities and relief funds, but sometimes puttting your money where your mouth is can be worth the risk for the sake of others.
Not ScrappleFace's typical column today:
ScrappleFace: Asian Disaster Relief Via Evangelical Agency: "I have worked, briefly, side-by-side with crews from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief during a flood in Missouri and after the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief crews are organized, energetic and effective. They bring not only food, water, shelter and cleaning supplies to victims quickly, but they bring the kind of comfort that can only come from a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. They do not discriminate on any basis. Their help is freely available to all, without a litmus test or sermon." More...
Read the comments in reaction to his NON-SATIRICAL posting today. You will discover something about the blogosphere that may surprise you! I am sure there are skeptics out there, but many would prefer donating to a [Religious] Relief Fund, than to agencies such as the International Red Cross, appear seems to be politically biased of late. You make up your own mind. Just don't underestimate what happens when some 24,000+ people loose their lives in a natural disaster. It's gratifying to see that blogging power and the internet can do more than just raise presidential campaign money! By the way, we suspect you won't see this grass roots effort covered on the evening news any time soon!
Here are some links to follow that are ligitimate alternatives to the International Red Cross...
Other Links at vichaar.org (Thought Provoking Insights on India)
You can even contribute through PayPal off Scott's site if you are so inclined. [Not a solicitation]
As Scott says at the end of his article... "Many people worldwide have a distorted, inaccurate view of Americans and Christians. Let's show them the truth with our deeds."
After reading his article and the visitor comments, we challange you not to find it in your heart to step up and contribute in some way. — Z. Z. Bachman
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"After reading his article and the visitor comments, we challange you not to find it in your heart to step up and contribute in some way." -- Z.Z. Bachman
In some way... was meant to be YOUR way. The reader's way. What ever "way" that may be. And by the way, Save the Children, was listed for folks that are uncomfortable "representing Christians to the rest of the world". So send them a few dollars... or a organization of your choosing. In fact let us know what that might be... we'll check it out and link to it on our sites.
The spirit of Scott's article was one of concern. He happens to also wear his faith on his sleeve. I suppose some find that offensive. What's wrong with having that level of courage? No where in his article was he suggesting a missionary conversion effort for the victims. We assume the previous commenter did read his article.
General hypersensitivity to anything non-secular deserves an article and discussion in it's own right.
Wonder if there isn't a hidden, (or not so hidden), agenda afoot to stamp out all public expression of all religious beliefs... except of course the worship of Dead Gay Indians ? :) Let's not miss the point because the "Christ" word was used in an article.
Wonder if there isn't a hidden, (or not so hidden), agenda afoot to stamp out all public expression of all religious beliefs
Let's hope not, 'cause if Christians couldn't express themselves, how could I heckle them?
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As Scott says at the end of his article... "Many people worldwide have a distorted, inaccurate view of Americans and Christians. Let's show them the truth with our deeds."
After reading his article and the visitor comments, we challange you not to find it in your heart to step up and contribute in some way.
Sorry, not a Christian. Therefore I feel no need to represent Christians to the rest of the world.