Faith groups making fast, lasting difference in Haiti

Two salient observations from Faith and Reason, Cathy Lynn Grossman’s blog at USA Today:

Faith groups offer the fundamental social network for education, welfare and health in a nation with virtually no government — and that was true before the quake.

- “Youth in lawless Haiti at risk for sex trade, slavery, murder” (posted Jan. 20)

Some evangelical chaplains beat most doctors in reaching Haiti — rushing in with spiritual care on the first flight along side medical teams and supplies from Samaritan’s Purse.

- “Faith relief moves fast:  Chaplains reach Haiti, solar Bibles enroute” (posted Jan 19)

Photo: CrossInternational.org

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