It makes me sick the way Salvos door knock for money. They are a cult organisation that brain washes desperate people. They recently evicted some squatters from some of their property investments making them homeless. Left it empty for almost a year and then built a private tenis court their for their hierachy. Most the good stuff that gets donated to them, like good furnishings donated by wealthy people, goes staight to the homes of their weathy generals. They operate at a profit and tax free. They hate unions and they hate poor people organising for themselves, they are a militaristic army of burn em in hell lovers of authority, wealth and power who are always screaming to make things illegal. Things like beer. Why do people get so easily sucked in by their weird P.R?
2007-01-06 01:37:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh your Americans, really, why assume that I'm talking about the American division of the Salvos, ask any Australian, I doubt that they is an Australian that has not had them knock on their door for money. We are bombared with adds for door know appeals by the Salvos on tv year after year. Secondly, my facts come from my personally experiences just like many of your own. Not everything comes from a book. Truth exists outside book and television.
2007-01-06 02:35:55 · update #1
WHAT? I've had three family members work for the Salvation Army over the years--one collecting money from big corporations, one helping with non-violent prisoner release through halfway houses, and one coordinating the "kettle kickoff" every autumn before the Christmas season. I've never met a wealthy "general," and I've never known SA's to knock at people's doors, only to stand by kettles ringing a bell. Maybe the rules are different in the USA? While "Salvationism" is its own division of Protestantism, I've attended SA prayer services (when I was on property) and funerals (of friends) and they never tried to convert me. I've ridden in a canteen truck through the remains of a tornado-destroyed trailer park, giving away food for no charge, and I've known people who were among the first (charitable) responders after the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building.
It's as if you're talking about a completely different organization.
EDITED TO ADD: Ah, apparently you *are* talking about a "different" organization, in that the "Salvos" of Australia apparently work very differently from those in the States. Sorry for missing that. The SA's in the States are cool :-)
2007-01-06 02:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically they can't. That is one of the prime ingredients of the 501(c) IRS clause. Costs must equal assets on the last day of business in the fiscal year. How this is done, is irrelevant. If they have $500,000 left over they can give it as a bonus to the President of the the Salvation Army, there is nothing illegal about that.
Most Charities only provide 30-40% of their income to the actual charity and the rest goes to costs of operation. That is also allowed by 501(c) which also doesn't restrict how much you pay a President or General Manager.
2007-01-06 01:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like any charitable organization, they have an hierarchy that runs the rank and file. They run within the fiscal guidelines that every other 501C organization does. Furthermore the Salvation Army does not go knocking on anybodies front door. Their solicitations are made in public places only.
2007-01-06 02:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need profit (money) to give to those in need.
I have never heard such claims against the Salvos.
I give to the Salvos when ever they come to my door, I give un-needed household and clothing to the Salvos and when I have been in need myself, they have been there to give me and my family a helping hand.
And guess what... the majority of Salvo workers do it out of the goodness of their hearts and even open up their own homes if need be.
2007-01-06 01:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by aingelic1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound like any members of the SA I know. Most of them make less money than me. A few years back, a guy stole a pair of shoes from a SA store. They had him arrested. My mom thought that was terrible. IF he had asked them, they would have given the shoes to him. But, theft is theft and should not be condoned. I have a strong feeling that there is a LOT more behind your story than you are (capable of) reporting. I have NEVER had SA knock of my door for a donation. YBIC
2007-01-06 01:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In it's early days it did wonderful stuff all base on Women helping the war efforts and such. Now its a self serving entity that does little and praises itself constantly. 1 example is it's illegal to sell Blood in the USA but the salvation army is allowed to get around this. What even worse is the older people in the country feel they can do no wrong!
They collected millions for the 911 disaster fund and bought computers for themselves.
2007-01-06 01:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by Timothy S 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have met many diligent and hard working honest people at the SA. They have helped many people at the mission, and around the town that I live by. I don't see them bathed in jewels, and driving fancy cars. Just people that want to make a difference, small or large in someones life.
2007-01-06 01:47:15 · answer #7 · answered by 2ndchhapteracts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they do a lot of good work, but like any other organization they are humans and do human things. There is a lot more corrupt "Christian" things than the Army. Take a look at Benny Hinn.
2007-01-06 01:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squatters have no right to occupy a property, and violate the Salvation Army's rights. They should be homeless.
The SA is a church, not a charity.
2007-01-06 01:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not the Salvos. For God sake give it a rest.
2007-01-06 01:49:54 · answer #10 · answered by Pilgrim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋