our heart is with Japan

True

And our brains too

not sure how much our heart helps but our charity and money is what they really need right now.

No, what they really need are physical places to live and things to eat.

I hope Japan can handle thier own situation.

i assume if i give money to X, then X will buy food and help build shelter... 

Buy it from where? The market that has collapsed in on itself? The hardware store that is sold out?

Ok, let's just forget what they need and go back to feeling good about ourselves by feeling bad for other people.

'The exodus of foreigners contrasts with the stoic resignation of millions of Japanese around them. Despite the supposed threat of nuclear Armageddon, black-suited salarymen can be seen going to work every day as usual. Housewives calmly queue for bread, water and petrol around the city.' - quote from Independent. Strange ppl these Japanese I'd run like a rath.

 Fezzik do you really think tht Japan needs financial support???  I would rather give money to build wells in Africa. Ofcourse it's a disaster but I am sure Japanese as a very resorceful nation can manage.

prayers?  like it's been said, they need food and shelter.  prayers might make you feel good but prayers don't fill bellies.

If anyone feel the need to give money for  good cause: thewaterproject.org 

Dude... you may want to check your t.v., it seems to be a week behind!

(Seriously though, t&p to the Japanese).

and i'm not trying to be heartless, i just think talking about prayer doesn't do anything for the people who need supplies now.  shame on people who didn't pray in time to stop this disaster (sounds silly right?)

 Ok I understand that people (including myself) can feel sympathy to Japanese an feel the need to solidarize with them somehow - some want to give money. But how can you seriously think that economical superpowers like U.S. or Japan can't manage crisis themselves?

not sure what you mean.  this isn't about government, it's about people.

 I mean that I am confident that government of economical superpower like Japan can take care for all who need help> with so many resources at their disposal

i don't disagree.  i also think donating is right.

 I'm starting to think that few more posts and i'm going to be eaten alive by all those who want to pray and give money. LOL

LisaV just prayed to Jesus i think

Let's hope that'll help a bit.