[Springfield Reformer]

We have enough churches and I think it’s better for them to remain unaffiliated and avoid the mess that can result

Well, but they are a church:

http://christianity.about.com/od/Salvation-Army/a/Salvation-Army-Church-Beliefs.htm

I understand your reluctance to criticize them, and I share that reluctance, because who can fault them for the great good they have done?  But they are a church, and that means they are as liable to criticism for failure to obey Scripture as anyone else should be who professes faith in Christ.  If the Scripture is our standard, it must be applied impartially.  

Peace,

SR

[metmom]

I didn’t realize that they were considered a church.

I thought it was more a charitable, non-denom organization.

[redleghunter]

Thanks for the info. Did not know they were from the Methodists. Thought the Methodists baptized and adhered to The Lord’s Supper.

Just saw my son’s school music teacher march by in the local parade with the Salvation Army earlier today. Will have to ask her about the above.