why you shouldn't donate to the salvation army

by Lennie Hayes 4 min read

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They’Re Extremely Homophobic

  • Since the 1980s, the Salvation Army has made a name for itself being homophobic. In 1986, they collected signatures to repeal an act for gay rights called the Homosexual Law Reform Act of New Zealand, and in 1998 they refused to sign contracts with the city of San Francisco because of the city’s support for gay rights and rules against discriminati...
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They Reject Donations

  • I explained how the group rejects support that doesn’t fit in with their religious beliefs, so there have been times when they rejected donations that weren’t even offensive. Twilight and Harry Potter merchandise were thrown away after being donated, but employees claim that violent things, like toy guns, are acceptable. They tend to not like donations from movies or books that i…
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Employees Are Discriminated Against

  • Many ex-employees have come forward saying they were refused pay, discriminated against, disrespected, and fired for multiple reasons. Couples that live together before marriage, same-sex couples, single parents, and people in normal situations are discriminated against because their lives supposedly go against the church. Source: NYTimes
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They Support Inequality

  • Employees, volunteers, and those who have been assisted have come forward online with claims that the group harasses the poor, support the wrong side of foreign wars, and encourage racism. People commonly call out corruption in the group, and how they intend to control others. Source: Libcom The Salvation Army is a huge group that exists in multiple countries, including New Zeal…
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