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Pouring Cold Water on the Bucket Challenge

I've been observing with fascination on television and social media the new fad called "the bucket challenge." Many of my family and Christian people whom I love and respect are taking this challenge. The other day I asked my wife what it was about. She informed it a fund raising scheme of the ALS foundation. I thought what better cause, "I would do that." I'm a Christian and a hospital chaplain. I have seen the suffering ALS brings. As a follower of Christ I look for opportunities contribute to good causes. Jesus healed many. I think often of the man who said, "Lord if you are willing, make me clean." Jesus responded, "I am willing be clean." and he touched him. The word translated willing implies that Jesus was so moved by the man's condition his bowels moved. He was personally stirred. He also touched him. No one was more committed to sacrifice of himself to heal the sick. Why would we not support ALS? I also notice on social med