MaggieD
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The Wounded Warrior Project, citing a conflict with the fundraisers policies, refused what was potentially $50,000 in donations from the Liberty Baptist Church and Academy in Fort Pierce, Fla.
"We must decline the opportunity to be the beneficiary of your event due to our fundraising event criteria, which doesn’t allow community events to be religious in nature,” read an email from the WWP community events team. “Please note your registration fee will be refunded within the next 7-10 business days.”
This is friggin ridiculous. If I were laid up in a hospital and receiving treatment for losing both legs, for instance, I wouldn't care if the money came from a religious event. I would just be happy I'm receiving the treatment. Hopefully this church can find another charity that caters to a similar cause. Maybe The Fisher House or something like that. This is a sad display of political correctness IMO.
Church Says Wounded Warrior Project Refused Their Money | FOX News & Commentary: Todd Starnes
I guess they don't need money. "Thanks, but your dollars aren't welcome here," is a stupid move no matter how they couch it. Shame on 'em.
Three years ago, I called my church and asked who to make a check out to in order to make food baskets available to congregation members who were having a tough time. I knew the church had a program -- I hadn't been to church in quite a while. Someone was going to call me back. The call back came later that day, "Maggie, if you're doing this to get publicity because you're a Realtor, you're not going to get any -- just so you know." What a #1 Asshat. I thanked her and hung up...sending my $200 to my village because they'd also put together a program for needies within the village.
I repeat: What a #1 Asshat. I've never been back to the church.
Is the Wounded Warriors group filled with Asshats? I'll reserve judgement, but I'm half-way there.