Comments on: Nanaimo teachers’ association Operation Grinch

By: Linda Burbank

Linda Burbank — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:36:48 +0000

Can it make sense to look at the amount of good, the degree of charity, an action results in as opposed to where it originates? Someone once told me to look only at what the end result of an action is rather than questioning the motivation. And even if we were to know the motivation and come to realize that we don't share it, does it necessarily mean that the amount of good done still doesn't outweigh the intention? It may not...but yet then again it may.

This isn't to say that we don't have the right to know exactly where our charitable donations go and exactly how they'll be used. We do. But perhaps it doesn't need to go much further.

A former teacher...

By: Just my two cents

Just my two cents — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:24:33 +0000

While I am not too keen with charitable events (due to organizations that work to make money off of other people’s charity), as long as the event is legit, and the children can choose whether or not they want to be a part of it- not pressured into to it, I feel that these events can be very beneficial to the children in poverty stricken countries.

I do, however, feel sad when people feel that they must block and destroy any form of good-will towards others, because it “may” have religious connections. Basically, the religion that rears it’s ugly head in this case was that of “agnosticism” or people of the anti-religion faith. People like this are quick to say “don’t force your religion on me”, yet when people try to practice what they believe, they are met with intolerance.

Really, think about it. How many kids are going to be “brainwashed” by the Christian faith, just because they get a box of toys during the Christmas season? And would it be any different if the presents came during a period of good faith from other religions? I don’t think it would. It would be one thing if the teachers were sending “good will” packages any other time of the year, on their own accord, but as far as we know, they didn’t. I think that this is just an excuse for teachers to not wanting to have to bother with the hassle (of collecting the presents and explaining the situation to parents).

Just my two cents

By: Trouble

Trouble — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:23:08 +0000

Much as I support the idea of charitable acts directed to those less fortunate, I think this program is a bad idea. The separation of Church and State is more important than helping a dubious charity. As soon as we start allowing Evangelical churches a foothold in our schools, we’ll be as bad as the US.

If you want to donate to a registered charity, please do. Donate as much as you can and as often as you can afford to, just don’t bring religion in any form in to our schools. We’re not all Christians and we don’t want Christian agendas shoved down our throats.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:56:02 +0000

It is true that many of these evangelical “Churchs” are pretty fanatical and in many ways look and act a little bit like cults trying to tell others people how to conduct their lives and what to believe in.

However when they try to do something good we should leave them alone.

By: free1

free1 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:55:08 +0000

as long as ALL proceeds go to children in other countries then let them have their fun and cheer
… but if one penny goes to church or someone’s pocket then shut ‘em down, and quick