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Unlike government welfare programs, no one is forcing you to give your money to them. You can give elsewhere instead if you wish. So, what's the problem again?
In this season of giving and seeing the bell ringers of the Salvation Army outside of stores, let us all remember that the Salvation Army at it's heart, is still anti-gay and still in it's approach, a Christian organization. For those of us who are secular and non religious, it's still disheartening to know that many don't know how just how this organization really thinks of those in the gay community. I for one will never donate to this organization.
Not everyone is going to agree with every view you have. It's likely that the Salvation Army has done more good in the last two weeks than you have in your entire lifetime.
Get over yourself, stop casting stones, and move on.
In this season of giving and seeing the bell ringers of the Salvation Army outside of stores, let us all remember that the Salvation Army at it's heart, is still anti-gay and still in it's approach, a Christian organization. For those of us who are secular and non religious, it's still disheartening to know that many don't know how just how this organization really thinks of those in the gay community. I for one will never donate to this organization.
That is the liberal response to everything isn't it? Let's boycott Chick-FilA and bell ringers, but ignore the treatment of gays by Muslim extremists.
With the jihadists, if you're not one of them they'll kill you.
But you're right, leftists seem more more offended by some big bad Christian who says they don't personally approve of gay marriage or abortion. Yep, that's much scarier!
In this season of giving and seeing the bell ringers of the Salvation Army outside of stores, let us all remember that the Salvation Army at it's heart, is still anti-gay and still in it's approach, a Christian organization. For those of us who are secular and non religious, it's still disheartening to know that many don't know how just how this organization really thinks of those in the gay community. I for one will never donate to this organization.
After my home was devestated in Sandy the Salvation Army was out there in full force helping victims with no question of religion or if gay or not.
I dont recall any of the numerous gay and lesbiian organzations out in full force at Jersey Shore, Long Beach or Rockaways helping victims. I would say those organizations discriminate against straight people.
Are you attempting to cause strife and ruin an organization that helps a myriad of poor people?
Are you attempting to cause strife and ruin and organization that does charity the right way - which is through private means by people giving according to their free will - rather than the heavy handed government tax and redistribute approach?
What do you really want here?
I'm attempting to let people know just how discriminatory and bigoted this organization really is. I'm not gay myself but I do not support any groups that take an anti-gay stance. Many LGBT people are rejected by this evangelical church charity because they're "sexually impure." They also have a history of actively lobbying governments worldwide for anti-gay policies - including an attempt to make consensual gay sex illegal. My point is that this Christian charity is not what some people think it is.
After my home was devestated in Sandy the Salvation Army was out there in full force helping victims with no question of religion or if gay or not.
I dont recall any of the numerous gay and lesbiian organzations out in full force at Jersey Shore, Long Beach or Rockaways helping victims. I would say those organizations discriminate against straight people.
Wow. Good angle to take on that in showing who the real bigots are. +1 from me.
It's one thing to disagree with a principle, but still help and do what you do despite the actions of others. It's another thing to stonewall others totally based on the principles held by others.
I'm attempting to let people know just how discriminatory and bigoted this organization really is. I'm not gay myself but I do not support any groups that take an anti-gay stance. Many LGBT people are rejected by this evangelical church charity because they're "sexually impure." They also have a history of actively lobbying governments worldwide for anti-gay policies - including an attempt to make consensual gay sex illegal. My point is that this Christian charity is not what some people think it is.
Let's say you are the match that started a public firestorm that severly hurts what the Salvation Army does - and therefore, many people would no longer receive aid from the Salvation Army. You OK with that?
The Salvation Army is an organization that doesn't hesitate to help anyone that needs it in their mission. They don't ask about any personal information, if you need help they are there.
The Salvation Army is the only organization I do donate to on a regular basis because they are the most even handed and non-judgemental group I have ever found.
Yes, as Christians that follow the teachings of the Bible they don't approve of homosexual behavior. That doesn't mean they won't give a homosexual man a meal or a homosexual woman a place to sleep if they need it.
I know there are several political action groups that target the Salvation Army each year to put pressure on them to turn their backs on their religion for policial purposes, and because of that I usually drop at least $100 in various kettles when I see them besides the money I donate at other times of the year like when I get my taxes back.
They are a good organization with good values and a non-judgemental approach to helping those in need. They are an organization I will support and continue to support because they are doing the work they are called to do, helping the poor, the disadvantaged, feeding the hungry and offering shelter and comfort to those in need.
Donations can be anonymous, and you can rest assured they will be put to good use instead of buying limos and suites for the head of the organization like so many other "charities" do.
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