and when is ms Washington coming back. just posted a vid to your page and cant get to it. I was saying what villainous people george and especially Vanessa are. just the worst to target and prey on the homeless. i mean, we are at our worse. big help
Thank you for this I was reminded of your Army whilst on an unofficial missing persons" page. Which saddens me to see so many people looking for so many people, legitimate or not Anyway you found my uncle in Canada in the early seventies. Nice to have an explication of The Salvation Army. An army that works discreetly but surely Thank you for all you do
Something I'd like to see in these videos (if there is room) is a brief statement on a denomination's praxis in addition to their doctrine. For example, the Salvation Amry is known for providing a lot of social services like shelters and food kitchens funded by their Christmas bucket drives, as well as youth summer camps and their chain of low cost thrift stores. I'm also curious about demographic and geographic data on churches. For example, I am curious if there are many remote rural SA Corps, or if they tend to only be in urban centers.
To clarify, the thrift shops help fund the rehabilitation programs(97cent/dollar, rest is employee cost) , and they don't go towards the social service office/Corp
You said that The Salvation Army has no position on Creation and Evolution. However, our 5th doctrine states that "We believe that our first parents were created..." And where this is not a full, in-depth statement, it is enough to establish that The Salvation Army does believe that the world was created, placing it in the creationist camp.
When my new neighbor moved in couple years ago he said he was in the army. Him and his wife had a barbeque at his house and he was introducing people as Sergent so and so, and said they were all in the army. Then he casually mentioned the Salvation Army church they go to close by. Wow I didn't know people were allowed to claim to be in the army without full disclosure. His wife of 20 years took off on a midnight move and he is now selling the house and being very hateful.
There may be some theology differences, but from my understanding the basics of Jesus being born human, died for the world, rose from the dead should be the same throughout all of Christianity. If someone from the Salvation Army feels they are being(as the SA says) "called" to baptism, they are free to do so.
Initially, the Salvation Army wasn't intended to be an actual church. It was just in 1865 that the main churches would be kicking the patrons (that William Booth would send their way) back out on the streets.
I am a Salvation Army officer and I say no. In order to be a soldier, you need to profess faith in Christ and make lifestyle commitments that are in line with Salvation Army values. You must be a Christian first before you become a soldier in the Salvation Army.
@@meganmoretz2680 Thank you for your reply. I was once told by a young Salvation Army soldier that in order to join One had to first have heard God's voice calling them to service. This has stayed in my mind ever since. Over the years I've seen many officers in uniform and it astonishes me that God has spoken directly to each and every one. The officer of whom I speak is now a prominent figure in the Church, commanding a great many soldiers and lesser officers. He has even rewritten the Bible, replacing Yashuas name with his own. He also insists that he is addressed and referred to as 'Father'. Is this behaviour typical of all Salvationists I wonder?
No but what it represents is, Blue represents the purity of God. Red stands for the blood of Jesus who died to save people. Yellow symbolises the light and fire of God's Holy Spirit
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Well,I there is a lot of information that I was not aware of. Too bad they don't read the Torah god clearly states the seventh day is the Sabbath. Sunday is the first day of the week🙏❤
@@colinmerritt7645 A document created by the Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission called "Study Guide on Racism" claims that white people are responsible for "unconscious bias" an idea thought up by Critical Race theory.
How about asking the Gov to send the homeless of this country into a nice hotel room , 3 square meals, personal healthcare from the nhs & some cash to buy cigarettes rather than ask the cash strapped tax paying people to donate a specific amount of money?
Not sure why that's funny, brother. I'll try to answer your unspoken question though: We use pseudo- military themes because we consider ourselves in a state of perpetual war. Our enemies are not of this world however. Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers (types of , in this case fallen, angels), against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Look into the darkness, where poverty brings suffering, addiction twists into madness, sorrow to despair and hate. That's where we fight. I don't give a rat's hindquarters about secular wars, and if someone chooses not to add to the sum of human suffering... I have no problem with that.
They may not perform them, but they don't deny members from participating on their own at other places that do. They still preach the same things but focus more on the spiritual aspect of Salvation, more than the rituals/ceremonies. From my experience, that is.
Symbolic, both of them. As humans we do love our symbols and the SA is as prone as anyone else, but don't confuse symbols with faith. Plenty of 'Christians' out there have been baptized and taken communion, but they have not given themselves to Christ.
They hate Catholic school students apparently. My sister went to my father's uncle's funeral and afterwards his brother in law called her all the four letter words in the book, dad was not close to his uncle and our cousin had to comfort her.
Never in my life have I heard personally of a Salvation Army officer hating on people. I grew up in the church and have seen more hateful comments about the Army than the Army toward anyone else.
That is not true. The RC high school is right beside our Corps and the kids and teachers are constantly at our place helping in the food bank, cleaning the place and doing whatever is needed. We love these kids and are thrilled they and their leaders are part of our group.
Just to affirm you, the corps I grew up in most definitely hated Catholic individuals (and all other sects of Christianity). I have very extensive trauma from the Army and as such I stay the hell away from them these days. It’s literally a cult and I thank my lucky stars everyday I got out.
I hope you look closer. As mentioned the SA is also a church with many social programs such as pantry, kitchens, youth and adult recreation, camps, daycare and music depending on local resources and need. You will find us in the midst of every major disaster including Hurricane Katrina and 9/11. We are also in over 100 countries, some who don't like the US very much, helping out.
Um..no, we don't do that. We believe in inclusion as we are all children of God, but no one has ever challenged me on race. Indeed, I've never seen a community so skilled at making race a non-issue.
@@colinmerritt7645 Inclusion is word WOKE people use to make their skewed view sound good. why is the SA guide telling whites to apologize? Short answer = they have been taken over by idiots!
And now you know why I will never put another dollar in another one of your Santa buckets. When the southern states were in the eye of disaster upon disaster, where were you? Evangelizing people? That helps no one. In fact, the only people I saw helping, and helping is an understatement, was Samaritan's Purse. Hereinafter, I'm only opening my purse for their purse. Good luck with your bell ringing. And helping... whoever it is you help.
William and Catherine started out a great Godly organization...... Todays SA is woefully Heathen , Ungodly, Money Hungry, Paganistic, Organization ..... Im sure there are many christians still in there today, but, I wouldnt give em a wooden nickle.
I really have to challenge this. There are no neo-pagan elements in our doctrine or worship. In fact, we're careful to place Biblical writing ahead of man's interpretation as men are fallible.
I know you might not be this way but in all your videos you have this sanctimonious look on your face. I don’t see humility I am sorry if I offend you. I really like your videos and learn a lot from you. God bless you my fellow bond servant in Christ Jesus.
@@isanyoneelseheretoday I said he might not be this way but it looks like it. You have Proverbs 29:11. going on. I like listening to him. I even said sorry if I offended him.
@@ericwalker6546 no point in slinging mud back and forth over the internet. God bless you, and may we both keep in mind that short form comments/responses over a platform like UA-cam never fully convey earnest answer seeking and useful feedback in the way that we intend.
@@isanyoneelseheretoday if I came across that way to people. I would want to know. If I talk and have a pompous or arrogant haughty look on my face. People can see it. Just like people can see it when you are humble. I watch his videos and that is the thing that keeps me from being a subscriber. Besides I said it to him not you. I like him and want to continue watching him. But I see what I see. That’s why I asked and also apologized if my perception was wrong.
This, of course, is only my opinion, but there are MANY other people on UA-cam who give me the impression of being much more overconfident and dismissing of people who might not agree with them.
Again with the woke. If you mean we don't discriminate on race, then I embrace it. We believe we are all children of God able to achieve salvation if they accept Jesus. Heaven doesn't have a separate "Darkies enter here" door.
When you donate to any charity that raises money for food and clothing , you’re basically just giving money to the black communities that are already on welfare and are housed with the working man’s tax dollars.
My girlfriends parents are Captains in the Salvation Army and this helped me understand a little deeper into their philosophy, thank you
Run guy!
How'd that turn out?
There is so much information in just four minutes. Wow!
and when is ms Washington coming back. just posted a vid to your page and cant get to it. I was saying what villainous people george and especially Vanessa are. just the worst to target and prey on the homeless. i mean, we are at our worse. big help
the pause button really helped!
Fun fact: the salvation army was the first Christian denomination that allowed women in all their position.
Iam from Pakistan Punjab salvation army has helped my grandparents alot god bless them very much ❤️🙏
Thank you for this I was reminded of your Army whilst on an unofficial missing persons" page. Which saddens me to see so many people looking for so many people, legitimate or not Anyway you found my uncle in Canada in the early seventies. Nice to have an explication of The Salvation Army. An army that works discreetly but surely Thank you for all you do
Thank you for this video. A friend of mine has a grandparent who was part of The Salvation Army.
Something I'd like to see in these videos (if there is room) is a brief statement on a denomination's praxis in addition to their doctrine. For example, the Salvation Amry is known for providing a lot of social services like shelters and food kitchens funded by their Christmas bucket drives, as well as youth summer camps and their chain of low cost thrift stores.
I'm also curious about demographic and geographic data on churches. For example, I am curious if there are many remote rural SA Corps, or if they tend to only be in urban centers.
cant say a lot for the first question but yes, there are a lot of small corps in rural areas especially here in the indian eastern territory.
There are in alot in the rural throughout The African Continent
To clarify, the thrift shops help fund the rehabilitation programs(97cent/dollar, rest is employee cost) , and they don't go towards the social service office/Corp
Work or volunteer there, you’ll find out how phony this place really is.
Lots of good information.Very, very good and informative and the speaker very clear and articulate. 👌
You said that The Salvation Army has no position on Creation and Evolution. However, our 5th doctrine states that "We believe that our first parents were created..." And where this is not a full, in-depth statement, it is enough to establish that The Salvation Army does believe that the world was created, placing it in the creationist camp.
I dont know where u got your information at but you clearly wrong about have of the stuff..
@@toosillyjay3524 bro as someone who has been raised in the salvation army i can assure u that that is what the 5th doctrine lol
@@toosillyjay3524Soldier here, brother. You may want to review the SA doctrines and see how many times 'created' comes up versus 'evolved.'
@@toosillyjay3524I have no idea if you're correct or not, but your bluntness made me laugh. No offense to the original author
everything was created. The question is whether you assume things the way they are now, are the same as the beginning.
Thank you very much for your work. I value it very much. Please do a video for Adventist Church. Greetings from Argentina.
When my new neighbor moved in couple years ago he said he was in the army. Him and his wife had a barbeque at his house and he was introducing people as Sergent so and so, and said they were all in the army. Then he casually mentioned the Salvation Army church they go to close by. Wow I didn't know people were allowed to claim to be in the army without full disclosure. His wife of 20 years took off on a midnight move and he is now selling the house and being very hateful.
Could be in US Army.. anyone can attend Salvation Army Church. Open to non members.
I'm an officer in The Salvation Army and I must say that is very odd! I hope you don't judge the entire Salvation Army by one personal experience.
@@tsedaqah1 Do you go around telling people your an officer in the army?
@@jazziez6467 I tell them I am an officer in The Salvation Army.
@@diannejohnson2001of course they can attend
With great love from the state of Mizoram, India Eastern Territory
Are those figures at the end, worldwide or only in the US?
Worldwide
Thank you moderator, his presentation answered all my questions.
"Speaking in tongues is not required" - why would this even be a default option?
Pentacostals believe you are not saved unless you speak in tongues so he was just saying Salvation Army does not agree with that.
0:39 - Why would someone get baptized into a church they didn't belong to, or share beliefs with?
There may be some theology differences, but from my understanding the basics of Jesus being born human, died for the world, rose from the dead should be the same throughout all of Christianity. If someone from the Salvation Army feels they are being(as the SA says) "called" to baptism, they are free to do so.
Initially, the Salvation Army wasn't intended to be an actual church. It was just in 1865 that the main churches would be kicking the patrons (that William Booth would send their way) back out on the streets.
Someone may change denominations. I've been baptized twice before finding Jesus through the SA.
I agree l00% with you. The Army should rethink this stand.
SA should have a hose spraying where they spray large groups down with water. This is more efficient.
Please do one on church of Christ
Volunteering here was awesome.
It is interesting that they use a military theme while also opposing real world militarism / war.
Salvation volunteers are needed.
Do not quit keep faith in God . How you going success of you quit. Bible tells say so. 😊
I was told by a Salvation Army officer that in order to join One had to be invited directly by God.
Is this still the case?
I am a Salvation Army officer and I say no. In order to be a soldier, you need to profess faith in Christ and make lifestyle commitments that are in line with Salvation Army values. You must be a Christian first before you become a soldier in the Salvation Army.
@@meganmoretz2680 Thank you for your reply. I was once told by a young Salvation Army soldier that in order to join One had to first have heard God's voice calling them to service. This has stayed in my mind ever since. Over the years I've seen many officers in uniform and it astonishes me that God has spoken directly to each and every one.
The officer of whom I speak is now a prominent figure in the Church, commanding a great many soldiers and lesser officers.
He has even rewritten the Bible, replacing Yashuas name with his own. He also insists that he is addressed and referred to as 'Father'.
Is this behaviour typical of all Salvationists I wonder?
Please do a video on church of christ
Adherents, Soldiers, and Junior Soldiers are all enrolled members of the salvation army
is flag really important for the salvation army?
Which flag?
No but what it represents is, Blue represents the purity of God. Red stands for the blood of Jesus who died to save people. Yellow symbolises the light and fire of God's Holy Spirit
They have a song called, “There’s Only One Flag for Me.” I’d say it was pretty important. (I am a former officer.)
Helpful.
i went to the salvation army church when i was a kid i remember them being a holy roller type church
I suppose in all fairness individual experience may vary, but I've not seen it.
Fun fact , it is a separatist race based front.
Their emblem lets you know who's behind it.
Please, do a video on Evangelical Friends!
Even in a short treatment of their beliefs, their stance on ECT should be noted.
i have be The Salvation Army of 10 years now
God bless you💋
Do the adventist church
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If one reads the Bible and completely follows the Bible, its states the Sabbath. The Sabbath is no Sunday.
I went to the Salvation Army church today and was saddened to find out they don't do holy communion.
Well,I there is a lot of information that I was not aware of. Too bad they don't read the Torah god clearly states the seventh day is the Sabbath. Sunday is the first day of the week🙏❤
thank you!
Family dontated over 275,000 they cant even return calls or meet needs....
They also have come out as "WOKE"
In what way? We believe we are all children of God and don't discriminate on race. That?
@@colinmerritt7645 A document created by the Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission called "Study Guide on Racism" claims that white people are responsible for "unconscious bias" an idea thought up by Critical Race theory.
Lawd. Can a person penetrate the back door in sex? (Butt). Asking for a friend. What do SA permit?
How about asking the Gov to send the homeless of this country into a nice hotel room , 3 square meals, personal healthcare from the nhs & some cash to buy cigarettes rather than ask the cash strapped tax paying people to donate a specific amount of money?
Losing salvation is calvinism
It's a military themed denomination but helps with conscience objectors? How interesting. Lol
Gods Army is a theme I believe.
Not sure why that's funny, brother. I'll try to answer your unspoken question though:
We use pseudo- military themes because we consider ourselves in a state of perpetual war. Our enemies are not of this world however.
Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers (types of , in this case fallen, angels), against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Look into the darkness, where poverty brings suffering, addiction twists into madness, sorrow to despair and hate. That's where we fight.
I don't give a rat's hindquarters about secular wars, and if someone chooses not to add to the sum of human suffering... I have no problem with that.
No baptism. No Communion. Not Christians
lol who are you to say that. you dont even know the meaning of Christians though go back in your false teacher!
They may not perform them, but they don't deny members from participating on their own at other places that do.
They still preach the same things but focus more on the spiritual aspect of Salvation, more than the rituals/ceremonies. From my experience, that is.
Agree
They believe Baptism but not baptism by water is not the real salvation....
Symbolic, both of them. As humans we do love our symbols and the SA is as prone as anyone else, but don't confuse symbols with faith. Plenty of 'Christians' out there have been baptized and taken communion, but they have not given themselves to Christ.
I am salvationist ....... I love The Salvation Army so much
hi
They hate Catholic school students apparently. My sister went to my father's uncle's funeral and afterwards his brother in law called her all the four letter words in the book, dad was not close to his uncle and our cousin had to comfort her.
Is that true? I'm a son of TSA officer. And i went to catholic school.
Never in my life have I heard personally of a Salvation Army officer hating on people. I grew up in the church and have seen more hateful comments about the Army than the Army toward anyone else.
I'm sorry your sister had a bad experience. That doesn't represent our view, which is that Catholics are brothers and sisters in Christ.
That is not true. The RC high school is right beside our Corps and the kids and teachers are constantly at our place helping in the food bank, cleaning the place and doing whatever is needed. We love these kids and are thrilled they and their leaders are part of our group.
Just to affirm you, the corps I grew up in most definitely hated Catholic individuals (and all other sects of Christianity). I have very extensive trauma from the Army and as such I stay the hell away from them these days. It’s literally a cult and I thank my lucky stars everyday I got out.
Salvation Army is to me, a group of people who run thrift stores and ring bells for donations at Christmas.
I hope you look closer. As mentioned the SA is also a church with many social programs such as pantry, kitchens, youth and adult recreation, camps, daycare and music depending on local resources and need. You will find us in the midst of every major disaster including Hurricane Katrina and 9/11. We are also in over 100 countries, some who don't like the US very much, helping out.
Very naive.
The Salvation Army says asking Me to apologize for race, I will not !
That doesn't make any sense? Where is this?
Haven’t ever seen that..?
Um..no, we don't do that. We believe in inclusion as we are all children of God, but no one has ever challenged me on race. Indeed, I've never seen a community so skilled at making race a non-issue.
Dog… I’m here to see how the business works and found out the Salvation Army is a cult 😂
Sho nuff?
Why did the Salvation Army go WOKE? I dont know, but I am finished donating anything to these fools.
News to me..?
What do you mean by woke? We believe in inclusion as we're all children of God and don't discriminate. That?
@@colinmerritt7645 Inclusion is word WOKE people use to make their skewed view sound good. why is the SA guide telling whites to apologize? Short answer = they have been taken over by idiots!
@@colinmerritt7645what is the truth of salvation army
Ant Racism isn't WOKE
Salvation dirt bag army 😊
And now you know why I will never put another dollar in another one of your Santa buckets. When the southern states were in the eye of disaster upon disaster, where were you? Evangelizing people? That helps no one. In fact, the only people I saw helping, and helping is an understatement, was Samaritan's Purse. Hereinafter, I'm only opening my purse for their purse. Good luck with your bell ringing. And helping... whoever it is you help.
William and Catherine started out a great Godly organization...... Todays SA is woefully
Heathen , Ungodly, Money Hungry, Paganistic, Organization
..... Im sure there are many christians still in there today, but, I wouldnt give em a wooden nickle.
I really have to challenge this. There are no neo-pagan elements in our doctrine or worship. In fact, we're careful to place Biblical writing ahead of man's interpretation as men are fallible.
Examples please
Their pastors are set up with homes and cars on the millions of pennies we throw into their donations.
Lawd say it ain't so.
Then Satan took this over,with his digital bar code.
SATAN
Ordained women is sin
I know you might not be this way but in all your videos you have this sanctimonious look on your face. I don’t see humility I am sorry if I offend you. I really like your videos and learn a lot from you. God bless you my fellow bond servant in Christ Jesus.
Excellent opinion
@@isanyoneelseheretoday I said he might not be this way but it looks like it. You have Proverbs 29:11. going on. I like listening to him. I even said sorry if I offended him.
@@ericwalker6546 no point in slinging mud back and forth over the internet. God bless you, and may we both keep in mind that short form comments/responses over a platform like UA-cam never fully convey earnest answer seeking and useful feedback in the way that we intend.
@@isanyoneelseheretoday if I came across that way to people. I would want to know. If I talk and have a pompous or arrogant haughty look on my face. People can see it. Just like people can see it when you are humble. I watch his videos and that is the thing that keeps me from being a subscriber. Besides I said it to him not you. I like him and want to continue watching him. But I see what I see. That’s why I asked and also apologized if my perception was wrong.
This, of course, is only my opinion, but there are MANY other people on UA-cam who give me the impression of being much more overconfident and dismissing of people who might not agree with them.
Woke
Is it a bad thing to be "alert to racial prejudice and discrimination" ?
Again with the woke. If you mean we don't discriminate on race, then I embrace it. We believe we are all children of God able to achieve salvation if they accept Jesus. Heaven doesn't have a separate "Darkies enter here" door.
@peteryatesy
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Anti Racism isn't WOKE
When you donate to any charity that raises money for food and clothing , you’re basically just giving money to the black communities that are already on welfare and are housed with the working man’s tax dollars.