...the Salvation Army?
Overtly Christian. They're 'Bible Thumpers', although polite, they are.
Does it bother you that they apply the 'Golden Rule' and preach worldwide?
http://www1.salvationarmy.org/ihq/www_sa.nsf
2007-10-19 05:41:58 · 19 answers · asked by super Bobo 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely not. I've done a lot of charity work with the local one, a friend of mine used to work there.
I don't mind the helpful, friendly, courteous religious folks. It's the judgmental ones that use their faith to validate their own hate and bigotry I don't like. Most Christians I associate with also don't like them. :)
2007-10-19 05:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi....
Well, the Salvation Army at least seem to actually do some good in society, helping homeless and drug addicts etc etc.
I don't see many other, so called christian groups or individuals doing much to practically help anyone else, except to try and convert everyone to their cause!!!
Although when the Salvation Army do help, i am sure that they 'also' try to convert those helped!!
So, in a way, at least a small percentage of the so called 'saved', will eventually be giving money 'back into' the church!!
So, there is a price to pay for salvation!!!?
2007-10-19 05:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by Paul222@England 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're annoying at times if they're too pushy but I have real problems to worry about so they're pretty far down the list.
This doesn't mean I'm going to donate anything to them. Before the current administration my donations were pretty regular and broadly distributed. Now I think enough of my tax dollars goes to "faith based initiatives" so I have narrowed my donations to those who are often shunned by religious groups. I'm judging no one but I give to those who need it most.
I only wish all Christians would follow the golden rule. Pretty much anyone trying to convert can not claim to follow the golden rule because I doubt they would be very open to being converted.
2007-10-19 05:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by Demetri w 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 04:07:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem with the salvation army. When I go in there to either donate things to or to buy, they don't push anything on me. I come, I go, the only thing that has to do with god is the pamphlets in a stack on the counter, which I leave for someone else that might be interested.
2007-10-19 05:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate the Salvation Army. Biggest scam artist I've ever seen. I no longer put change in their red buckets. I'd put poop in there if I could.
I don't object to other Christian organizations though, just that one.
2007-10-19 08:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no objection to the Salvation Army; they're not really the "in your face" type of people.
2007-10-19 08:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No problem with the Salvation Army whatsoever, although I will say that my friend who worked there got treated like crap by her bosses after they found out she was pregnant out of wedlock.
2007-10-19 08:46:39 · answer #8 · answered by Linz ♥ VT 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would I? One of the sweetest people I know is allied to the Sally as was my cousin - in laws family. I am not religious, They and I are Human beings and that is all I care.
2007-10-19 05:48:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it does.
they apply the "false golden rule".
the do onto others crap.
the real golden rule as known by all bankers and moneylenders is: "whoever has the gold makes the rules".
that is a universal truth.
I do have a problem with any religious group prostheletizing under the guise of help.
2007-10-19 05:45:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋