Haven't they already suffered enough?

Most American groups, including those affiliated with religious organizations, strictly avoid mixing aid and missionary work. But scattered reports of proselytizing in Sri Lanka; Indonesia, which is predominantly Muslim; and India, with large Hindu and Muslim populations, are arousing concerns that the good will spread by the American relief efforts may be undermined by resentment.

From a New York Times piece on the disturbing efforts by religiously affiliated American "aid workers" to proselytize to victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

I'm sure getting a bible will serve these people better than rice or potable water. And it'll definitely do wonders to alleviate religious and political tensions that predated the disaster.