Posted on 11/29/2021 1:18:44 PM PST by Wilderness Conservative
The Salvation Army has withdrawn its controversial "Let's Talk About ... Racism" guide following criticism and donor backlash over the text that asked white supporters of the charity group to deliver "sincere" apologies for their race and the past sins of the Church.
As a result of some of the guide's more extreme positions becoming public, donors and supporters across the country have been rescinding their support of the organization.
In a statement titled "The Salvation Army's Response to False Claims on the Topic of Racism," the 156-year-old organization denies that the purpose of the guide or subsequent discussions revolving around the guide were meant to tell anyone "how to think." However, the group has also opted to withdraw the guide for "appropriate review."
The group is perhaps best known for collecting coins and paper money in red kettles outside of stores during the Christmas holiday season with a member ringing a bell.
The statement, in part, also reads: "The Salvation Army occasionally publishes internal study guides on various complex topics to help foster positive conversations and grace-filled reflection among Salvationists. By openly discussing these issues, we always hope to encourage the development of a more thoughtful organization that is better positioned to support those in need. But no one is being told how to think. Period."
A few paragraphs later, it continues: "We have done our best to provide accurate information, but unfortunately, some have chosen to ignore those efforts. At the same time, International Headquarters realized that certain aspects of the guide may need to be clarified.
"Consequently, for both reasons, the International Social Justice Commission has now withdrawn the guide for appropriate review."
LOL
“What were they thinking?”
Looks like they weren’t.
I’m guessing they tried to be “PC”.
IMO you can’t do that and follow the Bible
Makes you now wonder where all that money collected really goes. Certainly not to those racist white people who may be down and out.
Well, that’s all good and fine…but they have shown us their soul, haven’t they?
I’m glad they changed their minds.
I will still never donate to them again.
Get woke, you’re dead to me forever.
I heard you the first time,SA. No more contributions from me. Ever.
So what?
Too late.
Just like when I read years ago Catholic Charities was giving money to an ACORN group that was passing money to Planned Parenthood. No more donations from me.
Yep, will never, ever, even if I live another 100 years - see another penny from me.
Just the fact that they have an International Social Justice Commission is all I need to know.
Will not be dropping a single red cent into any collection bin this year. I will stick to Open Doors USA, my local Church, and VCY America.
The author is lying.
“I’m waiting for everyone involved in producing or approving that document to be fired.”
Fired? They are working overtime reviewing the document.
they’ll “review” it and make a few weeks and reissue it AFTER Christmas.
Salvation Army can kiss my lilly white ass.
That will teach em! Why not rip all the cards off the Angel Tree and throw them away! Nervy little woke beggars!
/EXTREME SARCASM
About what?
In reading the official statement...
This was not an apology, but finger pointing towards those who took righteous offense at the WOKE guide.
When I pass the red bucket, I just mention, “I’m too white. Sorry.”
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