![]() ![]() ![]() This issue has created misunderstandings and confusion about The Salvation Army. Many people have questioned why The Salvation Army holds certain positions on issues such as homosexuality. The Salvation Army has doctrine and beliefs that help guide members of the church in life and on a daily basis. We do not pick and choose whom we serve based on religion or any other factor, and no one should ever be turned away in need. ![]() We serve nearly 30 million Americans in need each year, from a variety of backgrounds. That has not changed in more than a century. The only qualification to receive help from The Salvation Army was to have a need. They were fueled by their love of God and their belief that God was leading them to do his work on earth. ![]() The Salvation Army is a Christian organization, founded by a small group of people in London in 1865 to serve those who were suffering. In particular, we face such questions as: How does The Salvation Army help people in need? Are we a church? Perhaps most important, is the organization truly committed to serving all those in need? Each year’s campaign brings heightened media attention to The Salvation Army, particularly regarding its beliefs and practices. This year’s Red Kettle Campaign has begun, the annual Christmas fundraiser that helps The Salvation Army collect money to meet human needs in local communities across the country. By Commissioner William Roberts, National Commander of The Salvation Army in the USA ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |