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Beware the Red Kettle: The Salvation Army and Abortion
Catholic Stand ^ | December 12, 2014 | Birgit Jones

Posted on 12/13/2014 5:24:46 AM PST by NYer

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To: Gaffer

“we must look at material cooperation as well as monetary support.”

and what was listed by the article. The article did not tell us anything about any material cooperation or monetary support between the two orgs. Nothing.


61 posted on 12/13/2014 7:36:10 AM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: GeronL

I agree, but nonetheless the implied connection (wholly baseless) still leads the reader to wonder about “THE CONNECTION.” The wording was intended to convey a connection that did not exist.


62 posted on 12/13/2014 7:40:36 AM PST by Gaffer
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To: NYer

Alas, “Catholic Charities” need the same scrutiny.

I’m Catholic and Mom has warned me since the 70’s that too many violate their faith by their allocation of resources.


63 posted on 12/13/2014 7:42:14 AM PST by G Larry (Amnesty imposes SLAVE WAGES on LEGAL immigrants & minorities)
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To: Eepsy

There will never be such a government, Revelations makes that clear. Then we will have Jesus return as King and all this earthly crap will be forgotten like a bad dream.


64 posted on 12/13/2014 7:52:53 AM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: NYer

The Salvation Army sold old ages ago. I gave up on them same as the Red doubleCross.


65 posted on 12/13/2014 7:55:03 AM PST by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Patriot365

Best if you check these things before you make claims which border on slander.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VIxhUWTF8lA

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/wounded-warrior-project-spends-58-of-donations-on-veterans-programs/2132493

http://cironline.org/blog/post/charity-investigator-wounded-warrior-project-4968


66 posted on 12/13/2014 7:56:27 AM PST by drbuzzard (All animals are created equal, but some are more equal than others.)
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To: drbuzzard

I should clarify what the links I provided say. All sources I can dig up say the Wounded Warrior Project spends about 58% of revenues on programs for the intended recipients (wounded veterans).

The 97% spend on administration claim is a blatant falsehood.


67 posted on 12/13/2014 7:58:23 AM PST by drbuzzard (All animals are created equal, but some are more equal than others.)
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To: NYer

“What Does the Salvation Army Teach About the Sacraments?”

It teaches what most actual Christian denominatons teach about the “Sacraments”, i.e., there are no sacraments in Christian theology. Cults make up extra-biblical stuff such as “sacraments”; Christians do not. There are no sacraments in the Bible. More made-up stuff.


68 posted on 12/13/2014 8:02:49 AM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: WVKayaker; NYer; Salvation; Gamecock; metmom; daniel1212
I thought it had sunk low, but now seems to be getting more desperate. The Roman clan apparently will post anything that casts a negative light on anything Protestant, to try and make their cult look better. This constant barrage of spamming RC promotion should be eliminated from this site. It seeks to be something it is not. FreeRepublic is designed to be a uniter of like-minded people, but the incessant promotion of Roman Catholicism is more a divider.

This article is based on nothing but speculation and denigrates one of the most charitable CHRISTIAN institutions on Earth. Whereas most Catholic Priests live in good housing and eat the best foods, the Ministry of the Salvation Army is to provide for the needs of the poor and help with disaster recovery. They are usually first on the scene with food, clothing, and a warm hand and a smile. Yet, their salaries and stipends are extremely modest. The money put into those kettles is used for providing services, not for building fancy edifices and gilt idols of worship. There are lies, and damn lies. This one is lower than that!

This display of Roman Catholic bigotry is disgusting!

Well, you know what they say...."When in Rome...."

69 posted on 12/13/2014 8:13:00 AM PST by Alex Murphy ("the defacto Leader of the FR Calvinist Protestant Brigades")
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To: metmom; NYer; Religion Moderator; Jim Robinson; Elsie; daniel1212; Mark17
Slamming the Salvation Army in an attempt to promote their own Catholic organization is certainly suspect at best. The good the Salvation Army has done over the years certainly outweighs any "statement" on the part of it's founders. The author of the article also gives no evidence of the Salvation Army giving any assistance to abortion or any other abhorant behaviour.

As far as the comment in post #32 which you pinged me to regarding discontinuing religious posting I would say that the opportunity to publicly discuss the errors of the Catholic Church or any other Church is one of the opportunities Free Republic offers that others don't. I feel it's a great service and hope it continues. I, for one donate to this site because of it. I congratulate Jim and his RMs for having the courage to continue and thank them for the service they provide.

70 posted on 12/13/2014 8:14:21 AM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: WVKayaker; Second Amendment First
This is an "open" thread on the Religion Forum, meaning posters may argue for or against deities, beliefs, religious authorities and yes, even the Salvation Army.

If that type of debate offends you, then ignore the open RF threads altogether and instead post to threads labeled "caucus" "ecumenical" "devotional" or "prayer."

If you feel inundated by pro-Catholicism threads, then feel free to post all the pro-Protestantism threads you'd like.

Finally, if you do not wish to see RF posts, do NOT use the "everything" option on the Free Republic browse option list. Instead, browse by "News/Activism." When you log back in, the browse will reset to "everything" - so be sure to set it back to "News/Activism."

71 posted on 12/13/2014 8:19:37 AM PST by Religion Moderator
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To: MayflowerMadam

The Sacraments were instituted by Christ to give grace. They are wonderful gifts.


72 posted on 12/13/2014 8:23:22 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Eepsy; Gamecock; metmom; GeronL; boatbums; Iscool; WVKayaker
>>As a Catholic Monarchist I want to say that, though I believe that a faithful Catholic monarchy is the best form of government and that one day there will be such a government<<

With that comment can there be any doubt that one day most will follow a one world religion?

73 posted on 12/13/2014 8:24:09 AM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: NYer

My mother grew up in very extreme poverty... and she always remember the Salvation Army would help them.. ..I always give....

sorry but the Catholic Church tend to be an extremely rich church with a lot of very poor members.. funny how that works out


74 posted on 12/13/2014 8:25:13 AM PST by tophat9000 (An Eye for an Eye, a Word for a Word...nothing more)
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To: CynicalBear

Yes, led by the anti-Christ


75 posted on 12/13/2014 8:25:19 AM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Irenic

Thank you for posting the link. I, too, will continue to support this fine organization.


76 posted on 12/13/2014 8:26:42 AM PST by glennaro
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To: GeronL

Actually led by the false prophet. Now keep your eye on how the Catholic Church and all other religions are mysteriously cooperating.


77 posted on 12/13/2014 8:30:23 AM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: GeronL

Under the leadership of the Catholic Church I might add.


78 posted on 12/13/2014 8:31:34 AM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: Eepsy; Gamecock
As a Catholic Monarchist I want to say that, though I believe that a faithful Catholic monarchy is the best form of government and that one day there will be such a government, in the meantime I fully support making do with the system we currently have. Any drastic change is entirely up to the will of God.

"Making do", unless you get something better? I believe that a functional, constitutional representative republic is the best form of government over any country, at any time in history. I say that as a conservative, as a student of history, as a student of Reformed theology, and as a Protestant Christian.

79 posted on 12/13/2014 8:36:27 AM PST by Alex Murphy ("the defacto Leader of the FR Calvinist Protestant Brigades")
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To: NYer
Not necessarily Christmas-based giving but a good charity that is in the middle of everything--Voice of the Martyrs. I know my money is well spent with them.
80 posted on 12/13/2014 8:36:35 AM PST by rabidralph
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