Where is GOD?

Where is GOD?
The Reason Why You Shouldn't Give Money to Big Charities
By David J. Stewart

I am disgusted with America's charities, who pay their executives 6-digit salaries. Children International asks for donations of $22 per child, per month, to provide food, medical, education and other needs. Yet, their CEO was paid $374,935 in 2008! It is appalling to me that an organization that stresses how far a mere $22 will go per month, pays their CEO $374,935 a year! That's just plain wrong in my opinion. Anything can be justified, but that doesn't necessarily make it proper or ethical.
Friends of the World Food Program is another fat cat charity, who compensated their CEO $301,828 in 2007. All these fat cat, tax-exempt 501c3 charities, show the public all the poor and starving children; but they don't show you where their CEO's live, the fancy cars they drive, the exquisite lifestyles they live, the exorbitant money they spend on themselves. If the public saw the truth, they'd never give them a dime.
I hate to say it, but it's nonetheless true, most people are gullible. They see images of starving children and give donations on impulse. Even when people see the large salaries paid to charity CEO's, it really doesn't sink it. But if you could see the life of Riley that they enjoy, with the swimming pools, fancy cars and boats, luxurious homes, wine and dancing, frequent lavish vacations, then you'd get upset and stop giving them money.
The Salvation Army isn't quite as bad, they only paid their CEO $175,050 in 2004. No doubt, they have all kinds of excuses to justify such outrageous salaries; but no one needs that kind of salary, and it is certainly unbecoming of a so-called "charitable organization." I realize that top executives are often paid high salaries for their fund-raising abilities and expertise; yet, it's just inconsistent with all the plethora of ads we see begging for our donations, which might mean "life or death to some child." If that's the case, just think how many more children's lives could be saved if the CEO's of these fat cat charities were to give back 80% of their salary, God forbid, and actually have to live on $75,000 a year! My, oh my, how would they survive?
What gets me is that a charitable organization can actually pay their CEO $350,000 a year and still be rated by the BBB as a great company. Not in my book! The BBB is a joke in America! Many companies who support the BBB are given preferential treatment. In my opinion, you can't trust information from the BBB, nor from America's big charities.
Red Cross and United Way are even worse. The top CEO at Red Cross pulled down a $651,957 salary in 2003! According to Forbes, United Way's top executive made $629,950 in 2004! Why do people support these fat cat charities?
A lot of people give money to charities to boost their public image, feel good about themselves or to find a tax write-off. It is a sore evil in America. While an estimated 18,000 children continue to starve to death daily throughout the world, and others eat bugs to survive, America's biggest charities continue to pay their top executives outrageous salaries. It is a false balance in God's eyes. America's charities have become lucrative businesses.
~My advice to people is to find some poor person and give the money directly to them. There are many poor people today, and others who have lost their jobs, or are homeless, and you can be a blessing to them directly. And best of all, you know that 100% of the money is going to charity, and not helping to pay someone's $600,000 salary! Really, it is insane to pay someone that kind of money in a so-called "charity."
Who do you think will appreciate your money more... some fat cat charity or a struggling family who has no income?
If you DO decide to support any charity, demand a financial report of where the donations are being spent. This way you can see first hand where your money is going, and can make sure that you're not buying someone a mansion in the suburbs. Don't accept a vague summary, kindly ask for specifics. If they don't disclose such information, give elsewhere. Honestly, too many people are abusing the system today, living extravagantly on donations, because people don't think.
Please stop giving to big charities and start giving money directly to the poor.

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[YemSom]

ATTENTION HATER!

YOU ARE ONE PATHETIC INDIVIDUAL

YOU SIT BEHIND YOUR PC ALL DAY WAITING FOR FATIMA TO UPLOAD A VIDEO SO YOU CAN RUN TO MARK MY VIDEO DOWN. DO YOU REALLY THINK I GIVE A DAMN ABOUT RATINGS? THINK AGAIN!

SEEMS TO ME YOU CAN NOT GET YOUR SATISFACTION BECAUSE YOU’VE BEEN DOING THIS FOR SO LONG LOOOL!

WHAT? OBVIOUSLY YOU CAN NOT TAKE REJECTION HUH! SEE YAH ON MY NEXT VIDEO!!

[hailabg]

Fattum very good video bringing the suffering of multitudes to the front but I can not agree with the title....GOD IS ALWAYS THERE it is us humans to blame for all the misery here on earth so even though I like the video I do not agree with your title as I feel strong connection with our CREATOR!!!XXX!!!~X~!!!~O~!!!HA

[slickerflicker]

GOD did not cause this, it is the work of man and up to man to show the mercy that is needed, very sad...

[antoniariquel]

What happens in Africa and Haiti and other areas is a spot in awareness of human beings,is not God, we are all greater or lesser degree, for our indifference, to market speculative, the Western consumer, the time occupied in political power dispute that divide people, and not to take the real problems of humanity of one right way peaceful and effective.

Thanks for the important video about very sad realility .Thank you for sharing it.

[LeoBertolino]

Love you

[brianjohnson1984]

Gosh...I cannot imagine what those people are going through. Horrible. ;( What a touching video...very sad reality indeed.

Thank you for sharing it.

-Brian

[YThemertY]

Dear Fatima a touching upload I know is the reality in Africa.

My daughter was there 1 month to help this childrens.

A cruel reality. when she back only tears.

Thank you for to show the world whats happen in Africa and how much they need help.

All my love, Maria



[leon38588]

Yesterday we were priviliged to give some pesos coins to a man in the streets of Buenos Aires , a man who was not begging but waiting for ??? I had to open his hand and ask him if me was allowed give him coins for sandwich , he aproved ...

Our wish we can do the same one day soon in all world , ask the homeless and hungry people if we allowed to share our food and houses . We hope someday all people stand up against misery . You are one of THEM , standing for equel share , FATIMAAAA , L & A ♪♥♪

[sandraslavka]

AND...

MAN SHOULD NEVER FORGET THE SUFFERING IN AFRICA DEAR FATIMAl! AFRICA WILL FIND REST AGAIN ONLY WHEN THE LAST "EUROPEANS"IS BURIED IN AFRICA ...!!!

BECAUSE MAINLY EUROPE IT DEBT THAT AFRICA IS EXPLOITED ....!!

[sandraslavka]

A quote from Mother Teresa .. "Poverty is not created by God, they is man's work. We can only eradicate poverty, if we are willing to share. " There lot of truth in it!

I embrace you and your good heart, my sweet friend Fatima♥

[Rose1963ful]

We reached the 21st century and the misery, the disease and ignorance still exist to promote the "Industry of Charity" ...

God is in every one of us, if we want ...

The description of your video and the video itself need no further comments ...

Congratulations for this work!!!

[tps607]

where is the justice in this world?