volunteerministers.org — Typhoon Durian has strained the resources of the country past capacity, with a quarter of a million families displaced from their homes.Durian hit late in typhoon season, which usually ends in December. But if locals had hoped this would be the last typhoon of the year, they were disappointed when the nation was blasted by another one today.
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jbasoonDec 13, 2006
Thank you for posting this. It's really important for everyone who can go to contribute to this.
carterbearDec 15, 2006
So... What have YOU done to help? Other than make negative comments about the guys who ARE helping???
zombie_punk_cptDec 16, 2006
Comments such as "What have you done to help?" are avoiding the issue - I, as previous posters have stated, believe the problem is accepting money from an un-ethical and harmful organisation.The problem is not with their beliefs, but their lies. If they want to believe in extra-terrestrial overlords, then go ahead - but explain to people in the beginning that this is what you believe - then see how many people, and the type of people, whom want to join such an organisation.Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, even less mainstream religions such as Wicca and other forms of Paganism clearly state what they believe - while it may differ between denominations or even individuals - there are strong core beliefs everyone acknowledges and is informed on from square one.People complain that Christianity and Catholicism are wishy-washy and choose which items they choose to believe and adhere to. Why are more people not up in arms that a known: socio-pathic liar (Millitary History, Education, America's 1st Nuclear Scientist...?), Fiction writer (Science Fiction at that) and con-man ("the best way to make a million would be to start a religion") that created a "Religion" where one of the main tenants posits "If it is not true to you, it is not true" - read...believe what you will, it doesn't matter - ?I don't feel anger or hatred to these misinformed and misguided souls, but pity and sadness that they should be lied to and accept so easily...
newenglandJan 31, 2007
I love this site. I can't living through a typhoon and it is great people want to help
anonakittyMar 16, 2008
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