[Petronski]

"Why do you want to make that the issue? That's not the issue. The issue is that we're here trying to help people," Cook said.

It certainly IS an issue. The issue is a bizarre and phobic fetish about the word "beer" printed on a can of water that people need.

[HairOfTheDog]

My initial thought was that this was a rather silly on this pastor's part. But I was reminded, by my good friend, on the other thread posted today, that these are just people, volunteering their own time and money to go help out down there and they don't deserve the grief. I think it's a shame that the SBC is getting this bad press because a reporter would rather report the 'scandal' than the good work.

[Between the Lines]

The issue is a bizarre and phobic fetish about the word "beer" printed on a can of water that people need.

The article never states that the people were not receiving water, they were just not getting this particular water. Believe me if they were doing without water, the press would be screaming it from the mountain tops.

The Red Cross is also handing out condoms in the relief effort. Do you think that the SB should pass them out also?

The SBC is the third largest privately funded relief organization in the world. They do a lot of good for a lot of people. If they want to do it their way, it is their money and it is their business. They should not be criticized for not wanting to advertise for anyone they do not wish to advertise for or be associated with a product that is contrary to their beliefs.

[The Red Zone]

The cans didn't say "beer."

[Oztrich Boy]

It certainly IS an issue. The issue is a bizarre and phobic fetish about the word "beer" printed on a can of water that people need.

The word beer isn't on the can. It's a phobia about brewers