>(Ian 6/17) Well, I threw in the 'soldier' bit. I guess they call themselves
>members but whoever heard of an army without soldiers? You'll have to check
with
>Dave or Steve for a clarification of the teminology. Surely you knew the SA
was
>more than a collection of thrift shops? They have church services and missions
>where they take in the homeless and really do a surprising amount of good.
It's
>one of the few religious organizations I respect -- within reason.
>
>
(Larry: 6/17)
I have lived next door to the head of the Salvation Army here for 23
years and as far as I know they still call themselves soldiers, wear uniforms,
have ranks like Major and Captain, and are transferred regularly. I have
often wondered why anyone would pattern a religion after an entity that is
dedicated to killing people.
(DAVE 6/18) Larry: Armies are formed to liberate people - to free people.
Larry
I too used to think highly of them but now if I have anything of value
to dispose of, it goes to Paralyzed Veterans or Goodwill.
(DAVE 6/18) Larry: A good cause - I just gave a couch to them actually.
Regards.
Dave.
"The Salvation Army is one of the few Christian organizations in Europe that
enjoys the respect of the secular culture. Though the culture may reject
the religious convictions of the Army, they are aware that when a crisis
occurs and people are in pain, the Salvation Army is there. That kind of
reputation is what the Church is supposed to have and will have when it
takes its priestly task seriously in a community."
- Sproul