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For full disclosure, WorldVision is a Christian evangelical organization that only hires Christians for its staff: http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/hr-requirements...

I don't mean to deter anyone from donating. I just thought people might like to know about the charity before they donate.



This comment struck me as a bit ugly. Here is why.

First, it includes the word "evangelical", but nothing in the HR requirements says, "You must also spread the Word to those you help." I understand that some sects of evangelical Christians have been getting into the news for the last 10 years in negative ways (and I understand the reaction), but I have not yet seen a relationship between those extremists and this group.

Second, it promotes hate against a group. Why did you think this statement was important or relevant? You pose it, and the question that comes to mind is, "Wait... should we care?"

If you are going to post about a charity's effectiveness, post something relevant, such as documentation about where the money is going, what actions the group has actually taken. What a sad world when it is acceptable -- an upvoted comment! -- to judge a group by their religious preference rather than by their actions.


They're one of the efficient charities though:

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary...




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