Where did it start? Who founded or started it? What is the main guiding principle of Salvation Army? Who is the Head of this group?
2006-10-26 03:25:38 · 8 answers · asked by Bendix 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Salvation Army is an evangelical Christian denomination founded in 1865 by one time Methodist minister William Booth. The mission of The Salvation Army is to win the world for Jesus, bringing the whole world under the lordship of Jesus Christ. This mandate is based on the Army's interpretation of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament. The Salvation Army believes, as stated in their first doctrinal statement, that only these scriptures, "constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice." It is led by General Shaw Clifton, who has held this position since April 2, 2006 after the 2006 High Council elected him as the next General January 28, 2006.
2006-10-26 03:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by sangheilizim 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Salvation Army is an evangelical Christian denomination founded in 1865 by one time Methodist minister William Booth. It is more famously known as a charity and social services organization. The international headquarters is at 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, England, with thousands of branches around the world. As a denomination, it is not as widespread. It is sometimes affectionately referred to as the "Sally Ann" in Canada, "Sally Army" in the New Zealand and the UK, and the "Salvos" in Australia and the US.
The rest is at the link below.
2006-10-26 10:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All I know is the Salvation Army is a wonderful organization and helped my community tremendously after Hurricane Katrina. They are true Christians.
2006-10-26 10:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.salvationarmy-georgia.org/history.htm
Just go to Google and type in Salvation Army history.
2006-10-26 10:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were a Victorian non-conformist sect (i.e. not part of the church of England) who were formed to spread Christianity amongst the poorer classes of Britain by providing charity, education etc.
2006-10-26 10:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Old comedy sketch
Man "Do you save fallen women"
S A "Yes"
Man "Well, here's a pound, save one for me"
2006-10-26 10:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have absolutely no idea. But this should help you out.
2006-10-26 10:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by Ciaoenrico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like all crack pot religions in somebodys head.
2006-10-26 10:28:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋