Not Everything I Disagree with is Evil.

Indulge me:

I'm not going to post much on Pat Robertson. He's evil. He's built an empire by inciting and inflaming fear and hatred amongst people who are either too scared or unthinking to resist it. Fortunately for "us," He's also a net positive. He may have a lot of influence over "his people," but they'd be under someone's influence. No, he's a net positive because he makes the large portion of the populace look at him and say "they're crazy." It's a debate where I don't have to participate to win.

And then there's these guys:

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf

I neither like, nor agree with, their theology. In particular, I've been highly critical of some of their anti-Gay statements and decisions. Which is, sadly, only one of a handful of exclusions I disagree with. There is much to be disliked, if not opposed.

But unlike Robertson, they do good things in the world. Even to parts of the world they disagree with. They channel 89% of dollar they receive into food distribution, disaster relief, and recovery programs. And they distribute based on nothing other than need, asking nothing in return.

They are wrong, but they are not evil. And Haiti needs help.

Thank you for your indulgence.