Then compare it to the amount being spent by religious organizations, such as FCBH and the Church of Scientology, specifically for the purpose of proselytizing to people who are dying and starving to death worldwide.

Thanks!

A Haitian man outside of Port au Prince emailed me with his location and said please send Audio Bibles because he and others would love to hear the words of God in their own language during this crisis. All the other Haitians we've communicated with have simply said, "Thank you, send more."

We are responding to THEIR needs and desire. The Haitians' well-being is in our best interest. That's why we are sending these solar-powered audio Bibles down with other groups who have room for them and will use them.

Note: THEY ARE NOT DISPLACING, DENYING OR DELAYING ANY EMERGENCY AID.

In fact, nearly 30 groups are now taking solar powered Audio Bibles to Haiti. From well-drilling teams to medical specialists and doctors to water purification experts, etc. Yes, they need food, water and essentials. We agree. We also know that the Haitian people can not survive at all without faith, hope and love. They are more than just living beings who need sustenance in times of crisis; they need emotional support, comfort, and guidance. And they are asking for it.

Again: THEY ARE NOT DISPLACING, DENYING OR DELAYING ANY EMERGENCY AID.

Regardless, some will see our actions as useless, wasteful, and opportunistic. There is much misinformation out there, and if anyone really wanted to know more they could just visit our website.

The Haitians have to deal with the loss of loved ones, the memories of what they’ve experienced and lived through, and a long reconstruction process. They know they need religion, comfort, and direction in this time. It would be inhumane, irresponsible, and inappropriate to deny them that.

The money for these has not and will not take away from any relief supplies. As a Bible organization, people who donate to us, give for Bibles and nothing else. We are legally bound to use their donations for Audio Bibles. We encourage all those who want to give financially to support Haiti to do so at http://www.ConvoyOfHope.org. They are disaster relief experts that are working in 110+ countries, providing food, water and other support in times of crisis.

Most religious groups also waste huge amounts of money (“literally” much more than atheists) on bus adverts, billboards and other various advertising to boast how moral they consider themselves to be and how immoral they consider none-believers to be? Sounds like a very empty argument. Hypocrisy and double standards once again.

If they want bibles, then what is wrong with normal book-bibles at around $1 a pop and then spend $99 on aid and oh yes, security. Maybe to help stop other religious groups stealing orphaned(?) children? Name an atheist organisation doing _that_.

All in your good lord’s name no doubt.

Governments and organizations are in a global initiative breaking their backs to get millions upon millions of dollars worth of that aid there. These devices are still in the U.S. being shipped out in small phases along with food, water, medical supplies, etc.

We are responding to requests by disaster relief groups, medical teams, native Haitian pastors, etc., they are calling us asking us for these audio Bibles. We are doing what we can to that response.

And, how do you proselytize an already predominantly Christian nation? These Bibles don’t have any preaching, teaching, doctrine, denominational nothing on them. It’s just the Bible. People listen then make up their own mind.

Some see this as opportunism, but our organization has been working in Haiti since 1986. We work in 150 other nations with their poor and illiterate too and have responded to other disasters by providing people emotional and spiritual healing through the Word of God.

As for the cost, which seems to be your major concern, we already had the audio Bibles. So, we will raise the money for these later from our ministry friends and donors. They cost about $100 each.

James, these aren’t mass distributed on the street like bottled water. They will be used a medical facilities while people wait, at water purification and feeding distribution points, by Haitian pastors who will use them at their religious services, and at Bible listening groups in those soon-to-be refugee camps.

We respect your right to believe or not believe and your right to disagree with our organization’s purpose.

The people of Haiti do not need books right now. They do not need proselytizing missionaries. They need water, food, shelter, medical assistance. They need someone to stop the trade in their children to other countries.

All of this is needed under your gods very nose and yet you think your god wants you to spread his word instead of actually saving lives?

This appalls me to my very core. At least you seem able to sleep at night by telling yourself what you have just told us.