So, interestingly, a parish used to buy useful items for their communities & then eventually just outright gave money to those in need. The fact that these 'modern day' Christians don't even do what was done 200 years ago for aid is insane... Oh wait, no, it's on par for corporate greed in America.
"Find peace in the knowledge that God the Almighty could have prevented this flood but had it happen for reasons!" is a message only an idiot would believe.
This is actually considerably *less* useful than 'thoughts and prayers'. The sheer waste of resources this took, which could have been directed to actual help...
Went to a christian/Lutheran middle school, and one year they decided for a church donation project they were going to send mp3 players with the translated Bible to place like Africa. Everyone knew it was bullshit why not send food and water etc but whatever. Years later I met a guy who was on mission during that time so I asked him whatever came of that. Turns out local warlords didn't like people having them and it got quite a few people killed.
As an atheist I would gladly take that book, because in a pinch the paper can be used for other purposes (kindling, toilet paper, paper airplanes, etc.,)
Using it for marketing is cringe, but in their (thin) defense, that's not all that's in there. It's also got a pretty good spread of basic, daily needs items. ... and a bible, because they literally can not just do good for others without an ulterior motive.
Reading material while waiting for news of missing loved ones. If newly homeless, fire starter since wood is still wet. Toilet paper. You have to use what little you have on hand. God would understand. Christian MAGAs not so much.
Had a similar argument once with a representative of an org that was providing aid to poor kids in Africa as a charity, but the kids had to study the bible to get the aid. I asked if they would still provide the aid if they weren't allowed to proselytize, no of course not. So they aren't providing AID, they are bribing people with food to become christian, he couldn't see how that was wrong!
Targeting people when they're at their most vulnerable isn't okay to me. I understand some people may see it as providing comfort but that requires a complete lack of understanding that other people may not see it the same way as you.
I don't know why so many people are under the illusion that the assholes thumping bibles and the constitution have read either. Those documents are just tools for them to abuse others as they see fit.
Kind of like how gluttony originally meant hoarding resources. The people committing it didn't want their congregations to know they were sinning, so they carefully reframed it as eating way too much.
"How about sending us food instead of bibles?" "Sorry, we're people of god, not some crazy atheists." "That is what Jesus would have done. It's LITERALLY what he did." "That doesn't work anymore." "What do you mean 'doesn't work anymore', we are here and we are hungry." "If you're so ungrateful, maybe we won't send anything next time."
BLESSING BUCKET ITEMS: 5 Gallon Bucket w/ Lid Bible Personal Note to Recipient 3 Bottles of Water Ready-to-Eat Food Toothbrush Feminine Products Toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo (15-16 oz) Bar Soap (Indv. Wrapped) Comb Body Wipes Hand Sanitizer Razor Full-Size Thin Bath Towel Washcloth Toilet Paper Paper Towels Disposable Cleaning Wipes Small Flashlight w/ Batteries First Aid Kit Latex-Free Examining Gloves Tissue Pack (Pocket Size) All-Size Ziploc Bags Trash Bag (30 gal)
They are welcome to use it for kindling if they want, or emotional, or spiritual support. Some would appreciate it and the fact is, it is not a bucket of bibles…
Or you send your children to the food pickup point, not being able to imagine the occupying army could be so monstrous as to kill CHILDREN, and then never seeing your children again because... yes.. the occupying army does indeed shoot, murder, maim, explode CHILDREN.... on PURPOSE.....
That one should be broken more often. We have been too tolerant towards the intolerant. And now they have taken over and are killing people. We failed the people who are being deported, killed, threatened by the intolerant.
I remember seeing a clip of some deep red republicunts around a book burning pile, a few years ago, and then someone showed up, said something about a book with murder, sex, incest and so on - and then threw a bible into the fire.
woozle
vissago
cool, kindling for the campfires!
MightyUrto
Way to ABSOLUTELY violate the teachings of Jesus
joenationwide
Imagine being conservative and thinking you can commit hurtful and evil acts as long as you make an attempt to force your beliefs on your victims.
sbro11
as the flood was an act of god in the first place, it makes little sense praying to him, and hint: there is no god.
livurz
Victims, immediately turn to Acts 4:32-34: Wow. We're all doing literally the opposite!
Grimmy32
So, interestingly, a parish used to buy useful items for their communities & then eventually just outright gave money to those in need. The fact that these 'modern day' Christians don't even do what was done 200 years ago for aid is insane... Oh wait, no, it's on par for corporate greed in America.
zubax
Hmmm grilled Bible. Lucky bastards
DarthAndy
Shaows
The extra cheap bibles too, all paperback and they couldn't afford to spell out "New King James Version" on the cover.
Starfox5
"Find peace in the knowledge that God the Almighty could have prevented this flood but had it happen for reasons!" is a message only an idiot would believe.
EaNasirsExcellentHighGradeCopper
at least they're providing toilet paper to people in need. Which is more than can be said for most conservatives.
BosunMark
widiwi
also makes it easier to light a fire.
Karma1970
JustLettingPeopleBeWrong
This is actually considerably *less* useful than 'thoughts and prayers'. The sheer waste of resources this took, which could have been directed to actual help...
jj999124
Went to a christian/Lutheran middle school, and one year they decided for a church donation project they were going to send mp3 players with the translated Bible to place like Africa. Everyone knew it was bullshit why not send food and water etc but whatever. Years later I met a guy who was on mission during that time so I asked him whatever came of that. Turns out local warlords didn't like people having them and it got quite a few people killed.
DinosaursCameFromSpace
What good is doing charity if your deity doesn’t know about it?
PerthAussieMike
All the 'Thoughts & Prayers' do NOTHING to help the victims. It only helps them feel better about themselves that they believe they have 'Helped'.
suffyr
Containing a story about a flood that was sent to punish the wicked
patismaximus
As an atheist I would gladly take that book, because in a pinch the paper can be used for other purposes (kindling, toilet paper, paper airplanes, etc.,)
lightfoot2
toilet paper
BosunMark
Woke bibles??? Those should be TRUMP bibles!!!!!
TylerDarko
Fuck every christian that tries to force their delusion on anyone.
aThingWithTheStufAndTheJunk
johnelway
debob
That's a really interesting cover to choose to give to victims of a deadly flood.
hehe3301
What a great bucket! It comes with toilet paper, a fire starter, a shim for that one wobbly stool at the bar....
kJerAFK
When you're drowning and someone literally hands you a book.
Redbaron1079
Flood victims:

SavageDrums
That's worsen than the time I went to a new therapist, and she gave me a bible to "help" me.
ZoidbergIsGreat
... report her to the board please because that is INSANELY INAPPROPRIATE! Holy shit...
SavageDrums
I got funding through, and was referred by my college. I sure as shit let them know I was super uncomfortable with it. And I never went back
aThingWithTheStufAndTheJunk
Well at least she did it right away so you could move on.
Moto42
Using it for marketing is cringe, but in their (thin) defense, that's not all that's in there.
It's also got a pretty good spread of basic, daily needs items. ... and a bible, because they literally can not just do good for others without an ulterior motive.
Hawkgirl203
Reading material while waiting for news of missing loved ones. If newly homeless, fire starter since wood is still wet. Toilet paper. You have to use what little you have on hand. God would understand. Christian MAGAs not so much.
WhoIsBoop
That space could easily be used for extra MRE's, bags of water, etc. Y'know... like what Jesus would have put in there.
Banhammer72
"We are here to save you with printed toilet paper!"
varonicaED
Had a similar argument once with a representative of an org that was providing aid to poor kids in Africa as a charity, but the kids had to study the bible to get the aid. I asked if they would still provide the aid if they weren't allowed to proselytize, no of course not. So they aren't providing AID, they are bribing people with food to become christian, he couldn't see how that was wrong!
CurbYourClassWar
It’s fuckin evil, I don’t care what they add to it. Repulsive to use this as an opportunity to proselytize.
DeguRatface
Targeting people when they're at their most vulnerable isn't okay to me. I understand some people may see it as providing comfort but that requires a complete lack of understanding that other people may not see it the same way as you.
gayvillian
Using religion to make yourself look better or for personal benefit is taking the lord's name in vain, a mortal sin.
CoqRoq
I don't know why so many people are under the illusion that the assholes thumping bibles and the constitution have read either. Those documents are just tools for them to abuse others as they see fit.
Shaodyn
And yet, we're often taught that "taking the Lord's name in vain" is using it as a swear word.
Kaleopolitus
The people who commit the sin don't want their congregation to know that.
Shaodyn
Kind of like how gluttony originally meant hoarding resources. The people committing it didn't want their congregations to know they were sinning, so they carefully reframed it as eating way too much.
ChiLLeCheeze
If the worst I've ever done in God's name is say, "God dammit", I'm ahead of the game.
DoctorCaptainProfessorAmazing
Weird how thats a sin for me, but not for the people saying, "God damn those gays/trans to hell for their immoral lifestyle!"
GrandmasterSpank
Imagine being super hungry no fresh water, then finally reaching an aid point and some idiot hands you a bucket of bibles.
Willowofwisp
orp0piru
they'll really enjoy
https://biblehub.com/ezekiel/4-12.htm
Toqom
There are so many bible versions lol
TheWombatStrikesAgain
"How about sending us food instead of bibles?" "Sorry, we're people of god, not some crazy atheists." "That is what Jesus would have done. It's LITERALLY what he did." "That doesn't work anymore." "What do you mean 'doesn't work anymore', we are here and we are hungry." "If you're so ungrateful, maybe we won't send anything next time."
Toqom
I would throw that bucket into the face of those jerks
Wheee12
Toilet paper, just as they intended.
PoppyBee
Toilet paper! Thanks!!
AlfredtheOK
Not just bibles, bibles and hope.
smooshiebanana
Two seconds on google…
BLESSING BUCKET ITEMS:
5 Gallon Bucket w/ Lid
Bible
Personal Note to Recipient
3 Bottles of Water
Ready-to-Eat Food
Toothbrush
Feminine Products
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo (15-16 oz)
Bar Soap (Indv. Wrapped)
Comb
Body Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Razor
Full-Size Thin Bath Towel
Washcloth
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Disposable Cleaning Wipes
Small Flashlight w/ Batteries
First Aid Kit
Latex-Free Examining Gloves
Tissue Pack (Pocket Size)
All-Size Ziploc Bags
Trash Bag (30 gal)
smooshiebanana
PLAY PAIL ITEMS:
3 Gallon Pail with Lid
Coloring Book
Crayons
Toy / Stuffed Animal
Backpack
Blanket
Towel
Baby Shampoo
Baby Lotion
Baby Wipes
Small Flashlight w/ Batteries
Comb
Brush
Washcloth
Child’s Toothbrush
Child’s Toothpaste
DejDek
Their bullshit book has no business being in a relief bucket.
It’s a catch for all their “help,” which is trash.
At best, that book is kindling since there is so much infrastructure down there.
smooshiebanana
They are welcome to use it for kindling if they want, or emotional, or spiritual support. Some would appreciate it and the fact is, it is not a bucket of bibles…
lospaturno
I'd probably stick one of them in his ass.
Krossis
I'd throw the Bible on the ground in front of them
zylokun
I'd start beating the pig with the Bible until his body stopped twitching
UncleRat
It could be worse. You could be shot by another country's army while you're trying to get food for your starving children.
BeefiusMaximus1
Yeah, it could always be worse, you could be kidnapped by human centipede guy. I didn't know it was a race to the bottom.
GrandmasterSpank
Or you send your children to the food pickup point, not being able to imagine the occupying army could be so monstrous as to kill CHILDREN, and then never seeing your children again because... yes.. the occupying army does indeed shoot, murder, maim, explode CHILDREN.... on PURPOSE.....
DocNitro
This scenario......I think it Is real....
See what I did there?
GrandmasterSpank
Maybe I'm stupid but I don't understand what you mean :| English is not my 1st language maybe I'm missing something.
DocNitro
Is Real - Is Rael. Israel. They pulled that stunt in Gaza, at the 'Aid Distribution Posts' that they insisted were being set up.
CurbYourClassWar
I would break several of the commandments.
mikeatike
There isn't a specific commandment about using bibles as kindling, right?
magichal
I would only break one.
GrandmasterSpank
That one should be broken more often. We have been too tolerant towards the intolerant. And now they have taken over and are killing people. We failed the people who are being deported, killed, threatened by the intolerant.
magichal
Don't forget "renditioned to torture prisons and concentration camps."
Chereazi
They might be cold too at night, and they burn just fine!
lospaturno
also, toilet paper.
GrandmasterSpank
Yeah lets burn those people handing out bible buckets! I'm with you !
Canigetbannedagain2
I hate to talk about burning books, but in this instance. Burning them to stay warm might be the better choice.
DocNitro
I remember seeing a clip of some deep red republicunts around a book burning pile, a few years ago, and then someone showed up, said something about a book with murder, sex, incest and so on - and then threw a bible into the fire.
TheGriffin
Oh I imagine that went over well
alittleglassvial
Toilet Paper too?
PostMoThoin
And joint papers
isthissatire
Holy smokes!
alittleglassvial
Ugh I did that in Vegas once I’d rather use an apple or a potato 🥔