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F**k you too for taking a shot at those of us who feel differently and for assuming that we're clueless as to what's going on here.

I understand completely what's at stake here.

My previous posts have indicated that there are higher priority items out there than a Gideon Bible...food, water, medical supplies, etc.

Though some people may get comfort from a Bible, there are many many more who would get more comfort from a hot meal or a fresh change of clothes.

It's all about priorities - and right now for many many people out there, a Gideon Bible is NOT a priority.

In fact, the argument can be made that by shipping in Bibles instead of water, clothing or food, these items are being substituted.

No, they're not being substituted--these people are already getting necessary supplies in Houston. It's really not that difficult to understand.

Also, thank you for proving my point about your lack of intelligence by using naughty words. When someone's frontal cortex is damaged they oftentimes use foul language at increased frequency. Perhaps it is the same for those who never develop a frontal cortex.

"In fact, the argument can be made that by shipping in Bibles instead of water, clothing or food, these items are being substituted."

How is that? If I want to send 10,000 inflatable rafts... what is not going to get to New Orleans? Hot food or clean water?
It seems to me that the Bibles are *in addition* to everything else. Whats your arguement? Food, water and medical supplies are on there way.

No one hijacked a Poland Spring truck, dumped the water and loaded it up with "gospel books" to force conversion on the weak. (This isn't the Irish Famine where you can't have the soup unless you join the Church of England.)

Did it ever occur to you that some of the people whose houses are under water or can't find loved ones might be practicing Christians and would find a great deal of solace in reading some Christain text? Since the family bible (and everything else they ever owned)is probably under 20 feet of sludge...

It might not be a PRIORITY to YOU, but! if I were sitting down there for days in a virtual Armageddon I'd review the Word of God if someone offered me a Bible....(even a protestant one!)