Salvation Army Answers
Can you work for Salvation Army but not be Christian?
Q. I hear The Salvation Army is a religious organization but also social service. Are they group focus there belief on others? Can someone who doesn't go to church still try to help out without being um convert or changed in this organization?
Asked by Creek S - Sun Dec 13 16:07:01 2009 - Community Service - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Salvation Army is indeed a church before anything else. The charities that you see come from it are all branches of the church. No you do not have to be a christian to work there. Anyone is welcome to come help/volunteer with different programs regardless of their religious beliefs.
Answered by Sam - Mon Dec 14 08:05:35 2009
Q. I hear The Salvation Army is a religious organization but also social service. Are they group focus there belief on others? Can someone who doesn't go to church still try to help out without being um convert or changed in this organization?
Asked by Creek S - Sun Dec 13 16:07:01 2009 - Community Service - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Salvation Army is indeed a church before anything else. The charities that you see come from it are all branches of the church. No you do not have to be a christian to work there. Anyone is welcome to come help/volunteer with different programs regardless of their religious beliefs.
Answered by Sam - Mon Dec 14 08:05:35 2009
Do you know of any Christian charity organizations that don't try to get people to become religious?
Q. In other words, I'm looking for Christian charity organizations that provide services to the needy (hungry, homeless, abondoned, etc.) that don't actively try to get the people that they are helping to join the church. (i.e. Helping just for the sake of helping.) An example would be a charity that gives gifts to needy children without throwing in religion-related materials. I'm pretty sure there are some Catholic soup kitchens and shelters that fit the bill, but I don't know the names. Thanks for your answers, if you choose to share.
Asked by Psalm 139 - Thu Sep 2 12:02:34 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 13 Answers - Comments
A. there aren't any. they all work towards conversion on some level. itsa nice thought tho
Answered by - Thu Sep 2 12:05:49 2010
Q. In other words, I'm looking for Christian charity organizations that provide services to the needy (hungry, homeless, abondoned, etc.) that don't actively try to get the people that they are helping to join the church. (i.e. Helping just for the sake of helping.) An example would be a charity that gives gifts to needy children without throwing in religion-related materials. I'm pretty sure there are some Catholic soup kitchens and shelters that fit the bill, but I don't know the names. Thanks for your answers, if you choose to share.
Asked by Psalm 139 - Thu Sep 2 12:02:34 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 13 Answers - Comments
A. there aren't any. they all work towards conversion on some level. itsa nice thought tho
Answered by - Thu Sep 2 12:05:49 2010
What would you call someone who is a believer/christian/religi ous person yet counteracts society?
Q. I'm looking for two words that contradict each other...that are basically describing a person OR a way of being. For example, the disturbed christian, or the fat rose, or the mischievous goody-two-shoes, or ordinarily mischievous... Thanks guys!
Asked by Fire and hail - Tue Nov 9 02:43:49 2010 - Words & Wordplay - 4 Answers - Comments
A. the holy devil the saintly rebel
Answered by - Tue Nov 9 03:00:04 2010
Q. I'm looking for two words that contradict each other...that are basically describing a person OR a way of being. For example, the disturbed christian, or the fat rose, or the mischievous goody-two-shoes, or ordinarily mischievous... Thanks guys!
Asked by Fire and hail - Tue Nov 9 02:43:49 2010 - Words & Wordplay - 4 Answers - Comments
A. the holy devil the saintly rebel
Answered by - Tue Nov 9 03:00:04 2010
How should the marriage look like in the modern society not controlled by any religious organizations anymore?
Q. I mean a modern worldwide society of our future.
Asked by Mambinka - Sun Jul 26 05:39:56 2009 - Marriage & Divorce - 2 Answers - Comments
A. we don't need organization...it's the feeling u know...
Answered by nomokomoyo - Sun Jul 26 05:57:21 2009
Q. I mean a modern worldwide society of our future.
Asked by Mambinka - Sun Jul 26 05:39:56 2009 - Marriage & Divorce - 2 Answers - Comments
A. we don't need organization...it's the feeling u know...
Answered by nomokomoyo - Sun Jul 26 05:57:21 2009
Do you have to be christian to join the salvation army or christian aid?
Q. If yes is there any similar organization not requiring specific beliefs to allow you to join? Obviously you can donate.
Asked by Detective C - Sat May 24 04:30:41 2008 - Community Service - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Hi there. You can volunteer to help Christian Aid without being Christian, Oxfam is a good one too, but the Salvation Army is not only Christian but has a strict interpretation. Good luck, Steve.
Answered by Steve J - Sat May 24 04:39:53 2008
Q. If yes is there any similar organization not requiring specific beliefs to allow you to join? Obviously you can donate.
Asked by Detective C - Sat May 24 04:30:41 2008 - Community Service - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Hi there. You can volunteer to help Christian Aid without being Christian, Oxfam is a good one too, but the Salvation Army is not only Christian but has a strict interpretation. Good luck, Steve.
Answered by Steve J - Sat May 24 04:39:53 2008
Is the rate of child abuse greater in religious organizations than in the rest of society?
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Asked by Desiree - Thu Jun 18 22:58:26 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 15 Answers - Comments
A. Absolutely. Because brainwashing is child abuse. And we know how much believers love to pass on their own religion to their kids. Heaven forbid the child should make up its own mind when it's ready to. Then there's the built-in Christian excuse for child abuse: "Spare the rod and spoil the child". How many kids were ruined by that verse?
Answered by Seeker - Thu Jun 18 23:01:49 2009
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Asked by Desiree - Thu Jun 18 22:58:26 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 15 Answers - Comments
A. Absolutely. Because brainwashing is child abuse. And we know how much believers love to pass on their own religion to their kids. Heaven forbid the child should make up its own mind when it's ready to. Then there's the built-in Christian excuse for child abuse: "Spare the rod and spoil the child". How many kids were ruined by that verse?
Answered by Seeker - Thu Jun 18 23:01:49 2009
ATHEISTS: Why is it considered virtuous to be a Christian/spiritual/relig ious in western society?
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Asked by - Thu Mar 24 13:20:32 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 21 Answers - Comments
A. Propaganda. Always keep in mind that in the USA, 'christians' are proportionately overrepresented in prison and jail populations. People who say they are holy, and then get caught doing the most unpleasant things are the typical 'christian'.
Answered by - Thu Mar 24 13:21:40 2011
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Asked by - Thu Mar 24 13:20:32 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 21 Answers - Comments
A. Propaganda. Always keep in mind that in the USA, 'christians' are proportionately overrepresented in prison and jail populations. People who say they are holy, and then get caught doing the most unpleasant things are the typical 'christian'.
Answered by - Thu Mar 24 13:21:40 2011
Why do atheists view a Christian, religious moral society as a bad thing?
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Asked by - Thu Jul 7 05:38:23 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 18 Answers - Comments
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Asked by - Thu Jul 7 05:38:23 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 18 Answers - Comments
How can we as a reasonable society even entertain religious organizations?
Q. I've been to church, Sunday school, read the bible, talked to many many people and as an educated, intelligent, reasonable man I find the "stories" in the bible to be childish, intellectually simplistic, fantastic, unreasonable and uneducated. Christianity is based on this book. People tell me they use this book as their "moral compass". Politicians want this story book to be taught in schools. Some want the constitution amended to include Christian values. How can we as a society even discuss this? Men living inside the stomach of whales? Stories that contradict themselves or are so vague that they are interpreted differently depending on who reads it?Scientific and Social research and hard evidence being simply… [cont.]
Asked by VoiceOfReason - Sun Apr 27 14:55:13 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Who said we were a reasonable society? ;-) But I agree with you.
Answered by Looney - Sun Apr 27 14:58:53 2008
Q. I've been to church, Sunday school, read the bible, talked to many many people and as an educated, intelligent, reasonable man I find the "stories" in the bible to be childish, intellectually simplistic, fantastic, unreasonable and uneducated. Christianity is based on this book. People tell me they use this book as their "moral compass". Politicians want this story book to be taught in schools. Some want the constitution amended to include Christian values. How can we as a society even discuss this? Men living inside the stomach of whales? Stories that contradict themselves or are so vague that they are interpreted differently depending on who reads it?Scientific and Social research and hard evidence being simply… [cont.]
Asked by VoiceOfReason - Sun Apr 27 14:55:13 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Who said we were a reasonable society? ;-) But I agree with you.
Answered by Looney - Sun Apr 27 14:58:53 2008
Are religious organizations allowed to discriminate against other beliefs in hiring?
Q. Are religious organizations allowed to require you to be a Christian and even say in the ad that they require "an oath of Christianity" as a pre hiring requirement?
Asked by - Mon Oct 31 03:04:39 2011 - Law & Ethics - 3 Answers - Comments
Q. Are religious organizations allowed to require you to be a Christian and even say in the ad that they require "an oath of Christianity" as a pre hiring requirement?
Asked by - Mon Oct 31 03:04:39 2011 - Law & Ethics - 3 Answers - Comments
what do you think about the Salvation Army requiring you be a Christian to be allowed there?
Q. why so? btw, anyone been to the Salvation Army? what do you do there? how is it? and what things you have to do to be allowed to stay there? are you made to stay there by p.o.'s? why so?
Asked by you know it!! LOL!! - Thu Apr 16 20:54:08 2009 - Polls & Surveys - 16 Answers - Comments
A. First it's simply not true. Second, they are a private organization that accepts NO government funding. Therefore, they can set their own rules. It's no different than Sam's Club not allowing non-members to shop there.
Answered by Greg - Thu Apr 16 21:00:35 2009
Q. why so? btw, anyone been to the Salvation Army? what do you do there? how is it? and what things you have to do to be allowed to stay there? are you made to stay there by p.o.'s? why so?
Asked by you know it!! LOL!! - Thu Apr 16 20:54:08 2009 - Polls & Surveys - 16 Answers - Comments
A. First it's simply not true. Second, they are a private organization that accepts NO government funding. Therefore, they can set their own rules. It's no different than Sam's Club not allowing non-members to shop there.
Answered by Greg - Thu Apr 16 21:00:35 2009
Imagine what will happen the day religious organizations start holding hands and working for one india?
Q. rss//muslim league/christian organizations join hands and spread brotherhood. Put your country first then religious identity later, our weaknesses will become strengths. We can see more resolve in these organizations than congress anyday. They just need to learn to channelize their potential to a bigger cause.
Asked by The F word - Sun Aug 30 03:46:22 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments
A. It sounds great, but it's not possible. It's human nature to create conflict with those who have different views than you do, and true harmony cannot exist because of our many flaws.
Answered by John F - Sun Aug 30 04:05:36 2009
Q. rss//muslim league/christian organizations join hands and spread brotherhood. Put your country first then religious identity later, our weaknesses will become strengths. We can see more resolve in these organizations than congress anyday. They just need to learn to channelize their potential to a bigger cause.
Asked by The F word - Sun Aug 30 03:46:22 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments
A. It sounds great, but it's not possible. It's human nature to create conflict with those who have different views than you do, and true harmony cannot exist because of our many flaws.
Answered by John F - Sun Aug 30 04:05:36 2009
Are other faith-based organizations besides Christian and secular involved in helping the needy?
Q. I always hear of Christian organizations or non-religious organizations like red cross and such helping people in need around that world. Out of curiosity I googled for other faith-based organizations that help needy people not just evangelize only, I couldn't find anything when skimming. Are there any Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist faith-based organizations that help the poor and needy with food and shelter and stuff?
Asked by Gelle - Fri Jul 3 15:16:43 2009 - Community Service - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Yes Muslims Relief organizations are actively involved in helping third world countries and they even helped other major disasters such as Katrina but they do not have so much propaganda and are not as much organized as the christian groups basically because their values slightly differ. Though the was against terror initially had limited those activities somewhat, they have started to pick up again as better means of identifying funds to terror is better now.
Answered by Steadfast - Fri Jul 3 15:37:12 2009
Q. I always hear of Christian organizations or non-religious organizations like red cross and such helping people in need around that world. Out of curiosity I googled for other faith-based organizations that help needy people not just evangelize only, I couldn't find anything when skimming. Are there any Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist faith-based organizations that help the poor and needy with food and shelter and stuff?
Asked by Gelle - Fri Jul 3 15:16:43 2009 - Community Service - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Yes Muslims Relief organizations are actively involved in helping third world countries and they even helped other major disasters such as Katrina but they do not have so much propaganda and are not as much organized as the christian groups basically because their values slightly differ. Though the was against terror initially had limited those activities somewhat, they have started to pick up again as better means of identifying funds to terror is better now.
Answered by Steadfast - Fri Jul 3 15:37:12 2009
Will charitable organizations like the Salvation Army come into your home to pick up furniture?
Q. I have put things outside before, but was wondering if they would come in to pick up furniture that I can't put outside (too heavy for just me), I also have a dresser upstairs. And, are there things they won't pick up like my queen size sofa sleeper or washer and dryer in the basement. I can't call today, no one is answering.
Asked by Mrs. Spock - Sun May 1 13:47:51 2011 - Community Service - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Yes The Salvation Army will pick up most thing if they are in good condition. It's best to try and contact a charity shop as opposed to an actual church but if you contact your local church they will give you all the details you need. :) Although they might not pick up electronics because of certain restrictions that they have in place.
Answered by - Sun May 1 13:50:47 2011
Q. I have put things outside before, but was wondering if they would come in to pick up furniture that I can't put outside (too heavy for just me), I also have a dresser upstairs. And, are there things they won't pick up like my queen size sofa sleeper or washer and dryer in the basement. I can't call today, no one is answering.
Asked by Mrs. Spock - Sun May 1 13:47:51 2011 - Community Service - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Yes The Salvation Army will pick up most thing if they are in good condition. It's best to try and contact a charity shop as opposed to an actual church but if you contact your local church they will give you all the details you need. :) Although they might not pick up electronics because of certain restrictions that they have in place.
Answered by - Sun May 1 13:50:47 2011
Can a Christian (Salvation Army) and a Catholic get married and be happy?
Q. I go to a Salvation Army church and have since I was little. My boyfriend is Catholic and I love him to bits, but I know there are some differences in our religions (such as my church doesn't like alcoholism, and his church drinks a fair bit). I like attending his church and I don't have a problem with his religion, but will this be a problem if we get married? :( Yes I am aware that Catholics are Christian.. but the religions do have differences.
Asked by - Tue Nov 1 04:50:22 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 12 Answers - Comments
A. Hi. Catholic and Christianity are fairly similar in a way. I personally do not view catholic the same as Christians. They do have some major differents, and depending on the sector the severity may differ. They have a pope... some view the pope as too high... so therefore they lose God... because Christianity is all about Jesus... so if the pope is valued too highly... its negative. Secondly the believe in prayer through mary... Mary being their mediator... if they value mary too high once again is a major difference. Because Jesus is whats it's all about... just keep that in mind and make sure you and your bf don't have any major conflict between religion before marriage.
Answered by - Tue Nov 1 07:36:34 2011
Q. I go to a Salvation Army church and have since I was little. My boyfriend is Catholic and I love him to bits, but I know there are some differences in our religions (such as my church doesn't like alcoholism, and his church drinks a fair bit). I like attending his church and I don't have a problem with his religion, but will this be a problem if we get married? :( Yes I am aware that Catholics are Christian.. but the religions do have differences.
Asked by - Tue Nov 1 04:50:22 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 12 Answers - Comments
A. Hi. Catholic and Christianity are fairly similar in a way. I personally do not view catholic the same as Christians. They do have some major differents, and depending on the sector the severity may differ. They have a pope... some view the pope as too high... so therefore they lose God... because Christianity is all about Jesus... so if the pope is valued too highly... its negative. Secondly the believe in prayer through mary... Mary being their mediator... if they value mary too high once again is a major difference. Because Jesus is whats it's all about... just keep that in mind and make sure you and your bf don't have any major conflict between religion before marriage.
Answered by - Tue Nov 1 07:36:34 2011
Have Watchtower Society's religious leaders made themselves indispensable to the salvation of mankind?
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Asked by Nina, BaC - Tue Oct 7 18:09:20 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments
A. They State that Membership and good standing in their organization is required for surviving Armageddon.
Answered by worker4IAM <'>< - Tue Oct 7 19:19:11 2008
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Asked by Nina, BaC - Tue Oct 7 18:09:20 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments
A. They State that Membership and good standing in their organization is required for surviving Armageddon.
Answered by worker4IAM <'>< - Tue Oct 7 19:19:11 2008
Do Ethiopian orphans have to convert to Christianity to receive charity from those Christian organizations?
Q. Now that I think of it, whenever I see little orphans being educated in schools, I also happen to see, without fail, a bible somewhere on the TV screen. Let's say the people of Ethiopia refused to believe in Jesus Christ (hypothetically), would these Christian organizations still try to help them? If the answer is yes, then that's not charity. That's religious slavery. @Linda J, I couldn't if I wanted to. I've got school.
Asked by Terry the Klown - Tue Feb 3 23:29:34 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 12 Answers - Comments
A. I don't think so. That would be awful charity. True Christian charity would provide charity without obligations. Obviously, though, Christians want to influence them to be Christians while they're giving the aid. Not through force, but through love. Love is really what the charity is all about. Love is the most effective way to spread Christianity in my opinion, not force.
Answered by Eric B - Tue Feb 3 23:34:12 2009
Q. Now that I think of it, whenever I see little orphans being educated in schools, I also happen to see, without fail, a bible somewhere on the TV screen. Let's say the people of Ethiopia refused to believe in Jesus Christ (hypothetically), would these Christian organizations still try to help them? If the answer is yes, then that's not charity. That's religious slavery. @Linda J, I couldn't if I wanted to. I've got school.
Asked by Terry the Klown - Tue Feb 3 23:29:34 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 12 Answers - Comments
A. I don't think so. That would be awful charity. True Christian charity would provide charity without obligations. Obviously, though, Christians want to influence them to be Christians while they're giving the aid. Not through force, but through love. Love is really what the charity is all about. Love is the most effective way to spread Christianity in my opinion, not force.
Answered by Eric B - Tue Feb 3 23:34:12 2009
Has anyone ever been turned down my the Red Cross, The Salvation Army or relief organizations ran by various?
Q. churches because you were not "needy" enough? Where does the money come from to fund these relief efforts? Curious to find out the truth! Thanks!
Asked by Elphaba - Thu May 8 12:47:25 2008 - Community Service - 7 Answers - Comments
A. When I worked for a Baptist association's ministry center, we had income caps for our clients. However, if someone had a good income but also colossal expenses--such as medical bills--we took that into account. Our funds came from offerings and tithes of churches and individuals. My husband worked for the Red Cross. If someone's house burned down, they got a certain amount of aid no matter how rich they were, but they took into account if the person had homeowner's insurance. For other things, there were income caps. Most charities look at income, necessary expenses (NOT satellite TV and gym memberships, those aren't considered necessary), disability, and number of people in the family when making decisions about how much aid to dispense.… [cont.]
Answered by - Thu May 8 13:11:46 2008
Q. churches because you were not "needy" enough? Where does the money come from to fund these relief efforts? Curious to find out the truth! Thanks!
Asked by Elphaba - Thu May 8 12:47:25 2008 - Community Service - 7 Answers - Comments
A. When I worked for a Baptist association's ministry center, we had income caps for our clients. However, if someone had a good income but also colossal expenses--such as medical bills--we took that into account. Our funds came from offerings and tithes of churches and individuals. My husband worked for the Red Cross. If someone's house burned down, they got a certain amount of aid no matter how rich they were, but they took into account if the person had homeowner's insurance. For other things, there were income caps. Most charities look at income, necessary expenses (NOT satellite TV and gym memberships, those aren't considered necessary), disability, and number of people in the family when making decisions about how much aid to dispense.… [cont.]
Answered by - Thu May 8 13:11:46 2008
Should one wash clothing donated to organizations like Goodwill & Salvation Army?
Q. I was wondering if "they" re-wash the clothing that is donated even after we wash them before donating. Anyone know? Thank you all for your answers. I learned something today.
Asked by Daisymae - Tue Jun 21 10:16:51 2011 - Senior Citizens - 20 Answers - Comments
A. i actually dont think they do. I know at the goodwill where i drop off clothing, i need to wash it first because i see them take the bag and just place tags on everything for resale tomorrow. hope this helps!
Answered by - Tue Jun 21 10:18:49 2011
Q. I was wondering if "they" re-wash the clothing that is donated even after we wash them before donating. Anyone know? Thank you all for your answers. I learned something today.
Asked by Daisymae - Tue Jun 21 10:16:51 2011 - Senior Citizens - 20 Answers - Comments
A. i actually dont think they do. I know at the goodwill where i drop off clothing, i need to wash it first because i see them take the bag and just place tags on everything for resale tomorrow. hope this helps!
Answered by - Tue Jun 21 10:18:49 2011
Why do the most dangerous people to society, whether Muslim, or Christian, always come from religious fundies?
Q. It seems that, from terrorists, to the Waco wackos, the most deranged people ever come from overzealous religious nuts. Isn't it about time to banish religion? Before it destroys us all?
Asked by Anon - Tue Mar 6 04:17:56 2007 - Religion & Spirituality - 26 Answers - Comments
A. Fundies follow dogma without question...they are sheep. They cannot use common sense or personal judgment, they are slaves to their dogma and whatever dim witted leader is spewing this poison. Even if you banish religion, you can never banish ignorance...and that is the basis of all fundamentalism.
Answered by Logon17 - Tue Mar 6 04:31:05 2007
Q. It seems that, from terrorists, to the Waco wackos, the most deranged people ever come from overzealous religious nuts. Isn't it about time to banish religion? Before it destroys us all?
Asked by Anon - Tue Mar 6 04:17:56 2007 - Religion & Spirituality - 26 Answers - Comments
A. Fundies follow dogma without question...they are sheep. They cannot use common sense or personal judgment, they are slaves to their dogma and whatever dim witted leader is spewing this poison. Even if you banish religion, you can never banish ignorance...and that is the basis of all fundamentalism.
Answered by Logon17 - Tue Mar 6 04:31:05 2007
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