Off-topic, but had you heard about this? (third paragraph)
"In May 2004, CCF became the subject of some contention when Christian charity watchdog group Wall Watchers sent a "donor alert" via e-mail to about 2,500 subscribers, informing them that the name of the charity -- Christian Children's Fund -- was designed to intentionally mislead its donors into thinking it was a faith-based missionary group.[5] Howard Leonard, a chief executive of Wall Watchers, was quoted by a magazine as saying, "It isn't Christian in the way we look at it. If you're going to be bringing help to these children, you should be bringing the Gospel."
A spokesperson for the group said that the organization does not proselytize any person to a faith, rather its name is derived from its founder, a Presbyterian minister who believed in "Christian principles," such as "love thy neighbor as thyself."
In 2008, CCF turned down a $17,000 donation from GenCon Live Game Auction, which took place in August at GenCon. The donation was made in honor of Gary Gygax, who passed away in 2008. Gygax listed CCF as his favorite charity. The money was instead given to the Fisher House Foundation, which helps military families.[6]"
"In May 2004, CCF became the subject of some contention when Christian charity watchdog group Wall Watchers sent a "donor alert" via e-mail to about 2,500 subscribers, informing them that the name of the charity -- Christian Children's Fund -- was designed to intentionally mislead its donors into thinking it was a faith-based missionary group.[5] Howard Leonard, a chief executive of Wall Watchers, was quoted by a magazine as saying, "It isn't Christian in the way we look at it. If you're going to be bringing help to these children, you should be bringing the Gospel."
A spokesperson for the group said that the organization does not proselytize any person to a faith, rather its name is derived from its founder, a Presbyterian minister who believed in "Christian principles," such as "love thy neighbor as thyself."
In 2008, CCF turned down a $17,000 donation from GenCon Live Game Auction, which took place in August at GenCon. The donation was made in honor of Gary Gygax, who passed away in 2008. Gygax listed CCF as his favorite charity. The money was instead given to the Fisher House Foundation, which helps military families.[6]"
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