[markomalley]

H/T to Fox and Friends

Since this charity has decided that it no longer wishes to be known as a Christian charity (even in name), I'm certain that there are other charities to whom Christians can contribute.

And, by the way, according to the article, "The organization shed its religious teachings more than 30 years ago"

I wouldn't have known that, by watching the commercials.

[cbkaty]

The board that made this decision....should fall to their knees and pray for forgiveness because of all the kids that will suffer due to their insane decision.

[scan59]

I sponsored a La Paz, Bolivia child with them for four years, stopping only when they decided the adult-portion of the project was built up enough for the recipients to stand on their own, and they removed the children from the program. (Had to write a goodbye letter. Heart-wrenching, but they don't let any personal addresses go past the translator to keep the pervs away from the children.)

I'd always thought that they were teaching the kids Christianity. Looks like I was wrong.

[Doogle]

Muslims were offended

[Prospero]

Don't you just love those guilt-inspiring commercials, now so obviously and deliberately manipulative, with the tragically hip bearded Apostle-looking guy, squinting out at you in some flith-encrusted Latin American hell-hole?

We're supposed to feel guilty for having once had a rich and productive social order?

I really hate that guy, and the ignorance on both sides of that transaction.

[A_Former_Democrat]

“If any person is ashamed of me and my teaching, then I will be ashamed of that person. I will be ashamed of that person at the time I come with my glory and with the glory of the Father and the holy angels.
Luke 9:23-26 (ERV)

[tiki]

There is the Catholic equivalent the “Christian Foundation for Children and Aging”. My child just termed out and I need to choose another one.

[Momto2]

How sad :( I sponsored several children over the years - when I was single..... haven’t had one recently but when I do it again I will definately choose another organization!! Every day its something else!!

[Jubal Madison]

I stopped giving to charities on TV a long time ago. While I’m sure there are some worthy ones, I give exclusively through my church. That way I have more assurance that my money is used in a manner consistent with my faith. It is a shame about Christian Children’s Fund. My understanding of the Gospel is we are to share the Good News of Christ AND help the less fortunate. It isn’t an either/or proposition. We are told to do both.—JM

[CitizenM]

Christian Children's Fund's income from international donors has increased over the last five years, Goddard said. Of the $230 million Christian Children's Fund raised last year, roughly one-third came from international donors.

So, changing the name is a new "strategy" over one that was working and apparently very successfully. Yep, sounds like a REAL good plan - not!

I didn't care so much about the children being taught Christian values. I cared that they were being fed and clothed. Now I will find needy families through local churches myself and box items to take to them. No more international charities for me.

[Flash Bazbeaux]

Maybe they need a new logo. A light hidden under a bushel basket would work.

[Gopher Broke]

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