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...everyone thinks the overt approach is the way to win friends or converts. Ibrahim Hooper of the Council on American Islamic Relations says the two groups are "seeking to exploit people in their moment of vulnerability." Nonevangelical Christian outfits like the Mennonite Central Committee and Catholic Relief Services forbid preaching. And at least one major evangelical player expects his fieldworkers to show restraint. Says Clive Calver of World Relief, an agency owned by 43,000 American churches: "We're obviously not against spreading the Christian Gospel. But I don't want to be involved in anything where you give...
Americans watched in relief at the sight of U.S. soldiers hugging and feeding Iraqi children at last, hoping that the end of the war had at least begun. But the rebirth of a nation is messy and humbling, especially when it was brought about through battle. Many Iraqis were celebrating, but some were still shooting; some were pausing to rejoice on their way toward revenge. Baghdad was free for exactly one day before the first suicide bomber appeared; a few days later, 40 more bomb-stuffed vests were found in an elementary school. The Red Cross had to suspend operations...
...leaned against his parked car to catch our breath, Mohammed began to shake. With relief, I thought, but no, it was rage. "Why you do this?" he shouted, "Why? Why?" He was too well brought up to curse, but I could see he was tempted. I couldn't offer him any sensible explanation...
...despite any controversy surrounding their work, says Mohler, what the missionaries are doing in Iraq is completely in line with the traditional role of Christian relief agencies. "Christian organizations have been involved in organized relief efforts throughout the history of the United States. You can look at almost every significant military endeavor and find precedence for Christians being actively involved in relief efforts," and often, he adds, actively invited to solicit. If you went to Afghanistan today you would note that (missionary group) Samaritan's Purse is largely responsible for setting up hospitals in the region, without a great deal...
McAteer, who had pitched 1.2 innings of scoreless relief in the first game, only suffered one blemish in the first three innings of game two—a solo shot by May in the second...