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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3
wait wait wait, you're comparing telling kids the christmas story while giving them gifts to hitler and pedophilia?
you sir, win the prize.
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The problem is that the group is doing FAR more than telling the Christmas story. (Isn't it amazing that after one person uses that expression, subsequent posters state it as a fact?)
If you had clicked the original link provided you'd have read this:
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“Shoe box gifts are distributed along with The Greatest Gift of All, an illustrated booklet that gives a clear presentation of the true meaning of Christmas—God’s love and salvation in Jesus Christ. The booklet has been printed in 65 languages. Local churches and ministry groups help us deliver the gifts and Gospel booklets…” - The November, 2002, Samaritan’s Purse Canada Newsletter
“Our outreach to these children and their families may begin with a shoe box gift but our ultimate goal is to open doors to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and to open hearts to receive Him as Lord and Savior." - Franklin Graham
“That’s one of the things about Samaritan's Purse,” Michael, an OCC representative, said. “It’s not just about giving the boxes so the children can receive presents. Giving the boxes actually evangelizes more than people think."
“It’s not just a big gift. It’s not just humanitarian aid. It is a tool for evangelism so thank you for helping us evangelize our people.” - OCC representative, Kosovo
"We are in a Third World War... It's a global fight against Islamic fundamentalism" - Franklin Graham, Oct 17, 2004
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It's clearly not as innocent or altruistic as you and others have suggested, is it?