What is the Salvation Army?

[@timothykezar7994]

I'm honored that you took my suggestion. I appreciate your thorough approach.

[@abubaca2683]

In the mid 80's, 84-85, I was in a long term facility for children in Honolulu. It was run by the salvation army. A treatment facility to teach children how to behave. They taught me so much and I credit my success as an adult because I was interred there for those years. The place is now an alcohol/drug rehab for adults. I would love if a counselor from the facility that I was in was to see this message and know that the success of my life is transmitted to my children and that a cycle of abuse in my family stopped with me. All because of God and the Salvation Army.

[@michelleb7399]

I have been curious about the SA. When I was a girl, my mom would allow me to attend church with various friends, seemingly no matter the denomination (we were Lutheran). But when a friend asked if I wanted to go to the SA service with her family, my mom gave an uncharacteristically vehement “NO!” I couldn’t figure out what was so wrong with the SA and this doesn’t really give me a clear answer. I had been to JW services several times as well as Presbyterian, Four Square, Catholic (parents were married in Catholic Church), and more. I think she must have had some wrong information informing her decision.

[@Ammo08]

I spent 25 years in the National Guard and responded to many natural catastrophes....the Salvation Army was always there giving a helping hand. When I was a kid they ran the Boys Club I attended after school, big help to my family. William Booth is a saint as far as I'm concerned.

[@nnillc8899]

Whaaaaaaa? I didn't know they were a denomination! Very cool, thank you for sharing!

[@tenacious3911]

My great grandmother, who was a devout Catholic, saw no contradiction at all between her Catholicism and her work with the Salvation Army. Good stuff :)

[@kimfleury]

If anyone is interested, there's an audio recording of Booth's voice available on KZbin. It was a very early audio recording when that technology was just being developed. It's very interesting to listen to it, as there's very little difference between his accent and the archaic US Northeast Cultivated accent of the early 20th century (heard in old movies).

[@pseudonym50]

Thats awesome

[@naomimichelo7977]

How do we search for it?

[@raulcaraba9664]

I appreciate what they do along with homeless centers! I myself was once poor and starving and was glad such places were available to provide people with food. One of the reasons why I don't get people begging for money when they have these places available.

[@namibiaciriaco]

Excellent, in fact I am a Salvationist and your explanation has helped me show my church in a very clear and simple way. In practically 1 hour you have shared what it takes us months to learn when we begin our process to be soldiers. Blessings

[@fredveysey97]

As a Salvationist, I am pleased to have viewed this presentation and appreciated the accuracy of its content. Fred Veysey, The Salvation Army, Moncton Citadel, Moncton, NB

[@roberteaston6413]

For a while I attended a SA church in Edmonton. I found out that some of the women officers did not follow Ephesians 5:22.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

I don't quite understand why charity needs to be tied to religion.

[@ronanjm]

@@RobespierreThePoof Christians are called to acts of charity.

[@godsepicgamer3825]

@@RobespierreThePoof well it was kind of like Christians who started doing acts of charity not charity turned into Christians

[@peteryatesy]

@@roberteaston6413 So you believe that women are second class citizens, shame on you

[@bryanpearce08]

I have a lot of time for The Salvos, as we call them in Australia. I grew up as a Seventh-day Adventist and was in their scouts equivalent, called Pathfinders. There were times when the local SDA Conference would book Salvo citadels for Pathfinder events, and we would also go door knocking for the Salvo Appeal every year.

[@RobertGrif]

Looks at the runtime "Why is this video so long?" Watches "Well that explains it. They have a nuanced position on practically everything!"

[@adamdarby5849]

Nuanced to the point of not actually having to think about anything 😂

[@friendofjesus1680]

Hi, I'm a Salvation Army officer. Just wanted to say wow, what a great job you did on this video! You were very thorough! I really like how in depth you went about theology and practices. Thank you so much! Really fun video to watch!

[@markpearson1952]

i am Salvation Army Soldiers hi brother.

[@Jeremy-dz8is]

Hello the sumer day camps are cool

[@sayyedal-afghani]

Are you guys captains yet? I've heard the most dangerous place to be is between a SA Captain and a television camera.

[@jesuswantsrelationship333]

I hate to do this on here, but why is the Salvation Army allowing women to preach and have authority over men? That is clearly against scripture.

[@andrewbrouwer1746]

@@jesuswantsrelationship333 where does the Bible specifically state this?

[@Faust2Dr]

'The Gospel with it's sleeves rolled up!'

[@captjon1959]

I appreciate this summary of the Army. I am a 27 year officer in the United States. The Army is a wonderful organization that is facing the same pressures all churches are facing to bow to our current culture. I pray we will stay true to Scripture in our stances but at the same time show the compassion Christ showed to sinners of all kinds. Each year we get attacked from one side for being too traditional and from the other of being too progressive... I say let's be like Jesus and all will be good. I will avoid the Sacraments debate but the disagreement just in this comment section kind of illustrates William Booth's point... Christians have killed each other over these matters. Blessings.

[@matiastolmo8936]

In the body of Christ there different parts. In Protestant church salvation army is like the arms and hands of the church who help in social issues.

[@matiastolmo8936]

In terms of Roman Catholicism Salvation Army is like a religious order of Protestantism

[@slamdancer1720]

@@matiastolmo8936 many protestants do not consider them an orthodox body.

[@peachsangria8704]

Very early in my Christian walk when I was searching for a church home the SA was one of my top choices. Thanks for the video.

[@brianwilless1589]

When is the quaker video?

[@johnnyg.5499]

This is absolutely THE BEST concise and accurate presentation I have ever heard about the Salvation Army. In fact, it convinced me to become a monthly donor, having read THE WAR CRY magazine for years and donating yearly. This comment comes from my background having taught a COMPARATIVE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES IN AMERICA course for 20 years. Thanks to RH for a great job! Johnny G. M. Rel. Ed.

[@muralikrishnan4104]

Salvation Army is truly an evangelical church.

[@GemGames3]

My great-great grandparents (as well as my great grandmother) through my mothers side were part of the Salvation Army church, and I always remember my Pop speaking kind of negatively about his Salvation Army upbringing by his strict mother (though my great grandfather, her husband kind of tolerated it, from what I learnt about my great-grandfather he seemed a chill and opposite person, as he once told my great-grandmother that my Pop 'had enough punishment' after he was hit all the way back home by his mum after sneaking off to go to a carnival, and I don't know if marriage to outsiders was accepted outside the church) all I know today is their charity shops, so I am interested in this history :)

[@brexitannia9703]

Am a Catholic but I have a lot of time for the salvation army they are all gems I always donate to them at Christmas.

[@rybojames4111]

This is a very helpful channel. I really appreciate all the hard work you have done to accumulate so very much information on so many groups thank you.

[@mercster]

I am so impressed with what William Booth about the sacraments, and his suggestion to join another congregation for the sacraments as one believes is fit to satisfies God's desires for us. Brought a tear to my eye, hearing a humble servant 1800+ years after Christ, to essentially say "Look, we dont know about all this sacramental stuff, and if you feel led, we urge you to be a member of a church that does all that stuff for you. We are not a church or denomination, but an auxiliary force for God's love. Go in peace" How many "Christian leaders" has the guts to say that these days?

[@mercster]

"Tongues" mean languages... it's not some mystical gibberish.

[@mercster]

Sounds like the UK arm of the church lost the plot.

[@mercster]

Wow, OK... also NZ and AU.

[@duckmeat4674]

Well, christian leaders are usually running a church or denomination so they need to have a stance on salvation

[@peteryatesy]

@@mercster ??????

[@whatarefriends4]

They saved my life and many others with me

[@carlosdavidriverachosco4410]

Your videos are great! I would love to see a video on Quakers/Friends and the Evangelical Friends Church. We have the same doctrinal position on the sacraments than the Salvation Army.

[@watcherwlc53]

He has some Quaker videos.

[@tinttae3791]

I Love The Salvation Army.

[@j67089]

In western countries the Salvation Army is known as a social organization that works in a systematic voluntary manner such as a lobby or temporary shelter to help poor and needy people, but unlike in Asian countries, the Salvation Army is found to focus more on helping spiritual and religious life. Many Salvatioon Army churches with a number of congregations that form thriving communities and live in harmony with other religious sects. In Asia and Pacific, they have several very active social institutions such as several hospitals, educational institutions and other public social facilities in collaboration with local governments. It is true that the Salvation Army is a denominational organization that grows and develops in accordance with the conditions and ethical culture following the needs of the people in that country.

[@sharonkragh3249]

I'm an x salvationist, sorry but when my so called grandparents who were supposed to be salvationists were beating me, telling me I was useless, I was left to fend for myself, even when my front teeth were knocked out by my grandfather. They were never suspended or investigated, why because they were pub boomers and raked in nearly 500 pounds a week. Thank you salvation army for your care.....not

[@DamonNomad82]

I was aware of the fact that the Salvation Army was a church denomination because my family had neighbors who belonged to the Salvation Army when I was a kid. They were very nice, though I didn't know them all that well and never had a theological discussion with them.

[@callum1651]

I didn't know they were a church I thought they were a Christian charity of some sort. I never gave it any thought.

[@Deanna-z2s]

All Stores Please Lower the price of all Military and Local for all Brands of Salvation Army Products and Accessories and Production Cost Now That's too much $$ The Whole World Now 🙏🙏🙏

[@nathan737wells]

Thank you for this video. It was fantastic and exactly what I was looking for.

[@gardenofeden6404]

I am an ex-Salvationist of the Salvation Army. I’ve been through HOURS of classes leaning about the church… I wish I could have just watched this video instead

[@Aaryq]

I went to a little old Baptist Church and we used that "ABC's of Salvation" mnemonic too. Nice.

[@emmanuelmy4958]

Salvation Army is raised by God for saving poor people. People find joy in worship and in fellowship. I am fourth generation in serving the Lord God bless our Srmy

[@RepublicofE]

*say you need to factor in the historic consensus of the Christian community to interpret the Bible *don't practice baptism

[@jackemmakem]

More like they don't administer baptism

[@revjime.stephenson8628]

Happy Birthday Salvation Army-July 2, 1865, London, United Kingdom amen

[@Liphted]

I love this content! Keep it up bro!

[@SutMacG]

Fantastic video! I have always wanted to learn more about the faith, practices, and beliefs of the SA worldwide which was established by my GGG Grandfather General Booth. Blessings to you!

[@SeanGlazier]

Salvation Army has also worked with Orthodox churches and Orthodox have supported their cause. There are theological differences certainly, primarily they are there to help everywhere they can

[@naomimichelo7977]

Very helpful🙏🏼

[@xtxt9135]

The salvation army is basically the methodist church in work clothes.

[@JeremyEllison]

NO. IF the Bible is the inspired Word of God, why do you insert man's understanding? If the Bible is a part of man's consensus, why is God's Word needed at all? Your premises are based on man's understanding. Thus, you deviate from The Bible.

[@theduke6174]

This sounds like the RIGHT type of church body

[@scottwalker65]

I still haven’t found anything on the RCC. Just wandering why not.

[@OrthobroAustin]

From this channel or in general? Cuz there is quite a lot?

[@scottwalker65]

@@OrthobroAustin I have now. A month ago I couldn’t find it.

[@naturalwm3524]

Rip off. Tell your CEO to drop his pay to 15.00 an hr

[@vestineuwera7008]

Love this video , very informative ! Thanks

[@davidgreycliff4840]

Excellent summary, Thank you.

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

Quakers also do not practice the sacraments

[@bigultrafunny9751]

Not a quaker, but that's great that you're God and get to decide who burns in hell or not. Really speaks to the grace you claim to have!

[@aaronwalterryse4281]

@@bigultrafunny9751 What you said makes some sense, but... Who are you talking to? The Connelly woman didn't claim to be a Quaker only said what Quakers do. I'm surprised someone didn't beat her to it, a lot of people know perfectly well that the Quakers are "aritualistic" whether or not it is popular with anyone else isn't relevant. Or are you replying to the Sweet man? That would make more sense, him sitting there saying who is or is not saved. As far as what you said at least that makes sense...

[@JCrow-kz4nw]

Good oats and I feed to my pony.

[@HelionDark]

Great video! Less dogma more love.

[@Ancient-Paths]

Thorough and very helpful - thank you.

[@sanchalalpraja5278]

Hello there! I am interested to be a member of SA... could you please mention how i can be a member of SA....is there anyone from Nepal? I would like to meet the nearest member of S A in Nepal.

[@markpearson1952]

i am Salvation Army

[@jamessheffield4173]

Why not start an online pastoral ministry?

[@obbeachbum69]

I loved how you were able to see their old website statements and document the changes the SA made in their moral positions. Seeing how those positions more often than not changed to mirror the modern zeitgeist said volumes about who they really answer to.

[@markmidwest7092]

And the Catholic Church has not changed based on societal changes? Tell me if the infallible popes have changed their mind on how the universe works, how the infallible popes changed their minds on Galileo, how it's now OK to eat meat on Friday, etc. Not to come off so anti-Catholic here but if you live in a glass house maybe you ought not throw stones.

[@obbeachbum69]

@@markmidwest7092 I'm sorry Mark, but Papal infallibility is a dogma of the Catholic Church which states that, in virtue of the promise of Jesus to Peter, the pope when he speaks ex cathedra is preserved from the possibility of error on doctrine "initially given to the apostolic Church and handed down in Scripture and tradition". It does not mean that the pope cannot sin or otherwise err in most situations.

[@markmidwest7092]

You may deny your pope's infallibility any way you like but your church is the church-of-what's-happening now every bit as much as the church you accuse. Your church's dogma is not eternal and unchanging. I gave you a couple examples of how it is not.

[@obbeachbum69]

@@markmidwest7092 You simply don’t understand what papal infallibility is, and even if it’s spoon-fed to you, you’re unable to comprehend it (Matthew 7:6)

[@markmidwest7092]

@@obbeachbum69 You can ignore my points all you want but my original argument is yours is the church of what's happening now every bit as the one you attacked. Your spirit and traditions have changed. So put that spoon somewhere the Son can't see it.

[@andreas8185]

Very informative, thanks!

[@devoradamaris]

🕊🌎🕊🕊sharing🫂thankYOU

[@d2dolan]

Sounds like a Catholic religious order parallel and at the service of the Church. A combination of the Franciscans and the Jesuits

[@pinonnut]

What is the World Mission Society Church Of God? Seems funky with bodyguards (Abq NM)

[@jonathanwhiteacre7046]

Not a denomination, more of a guilt because they are different in a few core issues. Mike Winger went into depth on them on his channel.

[@duckmeat4674]

Not a Christian denomination. It is a "high demand" religion. That revolves some korean couple

[@levimcdaniel]

great narration and research

[@princessfartsparkles6681]

At least in my area they spend quite a bit of time preaching against other churches in a rather nasty way, rather than preaching in favor of their faith. For that they get a nice, big, rumbling fart.

[@cord11ful]

Hahaha, thanks for that; my first big laugh for the day! Now for a rumbling fart.....

[@patriciomaldo8213]

Hillo salvation army church god bless all nation amen

[@gitfiddler716]

The early Methodists went to the Church of England for these two sacraments.

[@thestandardbarber1708]

Right. I believe Booth was just following John Wesley's example in regards to where people partook of the Ordinances.

[@slamdancer1720]

@@thestandardbarber1708 Weslyan's believe in both baptism and communion. Methodists may vary.

[@cathyvagts2150]

Hardest place to find i drop box. so i just give it to Goodwill

[@schs1977]

I never give to Goodwill because they pay the CEO and others too much.

[@josienicolosi114]

Being a 4th generation Salvationist, I appreciated how the denomination is explained in this video. Being a member offers me the opportunity to introduce people to a loving God who accepts them as they are. Salvation is free for those who want it. I know the Army is a good place for me. Regarding homosexuality, I am not convinced that it is wrong. The medical profession seems to think it is a genetic or chromosome thing. When it is proved one way or another, then I know the Army will make the right decision on allowing them to become members.

[@jankragt7789]

No. The devil is a great lover. Love is not love. Some love is questionable.

[@celinamilian]

@@jankragt7789

[@iiXboxLiive]

14:36 Steve Bussey 😫

[@majafleur9646]

I was a chaplain with the SA. Interestingly, the one thing I found somewhat shocking about the organization is that they hire a lot of homosexuals and people of diverse faith backgrounds . . .

[@glendapeterson1180]

I don't know what churches you've visited, but would you please try a Southern church called Primitive Baptist? I think you'll enjoy it.

[@patriciomaldo2256]

Hillo guys god bless po army salvation church pagmaliit yung mansanas anak yun pagmalake yung mansanas banal na ama yun makenig kayo sa tetser nyo paghende kayo nakekeneg sa tetser nyo papaloin kayo ng ruler sa kamay nyo pag hende kayo nakikinig sa tetser nyo amen

[@brenmanock]

Great research. Thnx

[@chilternsroamer872]

There is a Salvation Army hall about 1/2 mile from my house

[@JCrow-kz4nw]

Go an get you some. 🍑

[@ThreeQuartersCrazed]

No joke, I was pouring myself a second glass of wine right when the video hit 38:05

[@cord11ful]

Haha, my second big laugh of the morning. Cheers!

[@josienicolosi114]

Jesus turned water into wine.

[@johanmalm8378]

Thank you for yet another informative video. I'm a little bit surprised over all the wise stands the Salvation Army takes. Like them even more now.

[@koosvanzyl2605]

The Salvation Army walks a tight rope. You cannot please everyone.

[@joshuacherian6718]

Why the military ranks in church when they don't pick up arms.. ?

[@Samurai-Inferno]

Salvation just got woke!!!

[@verntoews6937]

Red shield is Rothschild

[@BramptonAnglican]

Would love to see members from the Salvation Army become more active online.

[@animefurry3508]

Please do a video on the YMCA, please!

[@JCrow-kz4nw]

YMCA was some good booty.

[@jasonparkes601]

These guy's are the real deal, not a bunch of robe wearing gid botherers.

[@MinU-uq3ss]

Who do you love The Salvation Army?

[@antonellabaluganti8109]

Cari siete tutti meravigliosi ma ricordate che anche la croce per dio e un idolo isaia 42 verso 8 dice ; io sono il signore questo è il mio nome non darò la mia gloria ad altri né il mio onore agli idoli .

[@MattSullivn]

Yes!!

[@MattSullivn]

And it’s long form!!

[@oldfarmshow]

👍

[@ccnneal]

After The Ball: Condemn or Condone

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

The army position on abortion seems a little incoherent, they correctly say that God's defence of the weak and the marginalised extends to the weakest and most marginalised, the unborn, but are still willing to permit it in cases where being pregnant only threatens the mother's health, not life? How do they square that?

[@joykeebler1916]

Because a baby needs the mother

[@JCrow-kz4nw]

They right. Save the Army!

[@jayasinghsingh8663]

Oh wonderful work

[@sephardim4yeshua155]

Its not that I think that the remembrance of Jesus Christ in the bread and wine is for salvation, but I question the motives of someone that doesn’t want to do something that Jesus actually told us to do in remembrance of Him. Baptism isn’t a roadblock to salvation, but an attitude of reverence toward our savior. The bible clearly says to do these things and to go against the word of God makes a person wonder if the founder even understood basic theology. Infant baptism is fruitless, as the baby cant decide to have faith in Christ.

[@slamdancer1720]

So circumcision was too then?

[@sephardim4yeshua155]

@@slamdancer1720 Yes, of the heart.

[@rogers.5]

But Booth also said they are free to do it, he wanted to focus on the human soul than the physical sacraments. The sacraments happen in response to your salvation same with Baptism.

[@peteryatesy]

Same theology as the Methodists

[@philipallard8026]

Please see the magnificent poem by Vachel Lindsay : General William Booth Enters into Heaven. It’ll make you cry.

[@johntobey1558]

Booth's words echo in the Calvary Chapel irresponsible ecumenism. Being ambiguous about whether they are a church, am ecclesiastical order. Or a loosely affiliated movement or Para church allegiance. Not institutional, but vaguely missional.

[@jamescook5617]

Well, that settles it for me, no more giving to the Salvation Army. Thanks for the video!

[@caltheodore4201]

Why?

[@jamescook5617]

@@caltheodore4201 their views on many issues do not align with what I believe. Furthermore, they're a sort of church, yet not a church and their way of raising funds is rather odd. If my church gathered money from stores for the pretext of helping the poor, yet the money was in part for the support of the church then I would think that was rather unethical. If my church gets funds from the community at large for disaster relief then I would expect zero percent of that goes to non-disaster relief items. All of this said, it is fun to put the change in their little buckets.

[@caltheodore4201]

@@jamescook5617 okay, your entitled to your opinion

[@oif3gunner]

So

[@carpetzest7278]

Yes, because your prejudiced beliefs and dogma is more important than social action to help the destitute. Jesus would have loved the SA for their direct action to help the brotherhood of humanity. Jesus was not dogmatic. Were he alive today, out of all Christian denominations, I'm certain he's be a Salvationist.

[@ronmccombs9133]

I'd call it one lukewarm assembly.

[@robertcuthbertson2952]

You never cover Landmark Baptist, who are they?

[@robertcuthbertson2952]

Who are Lankmark Baptists? Never hear about them!

[@ermingtondkhar513]

Nice

[@debbiebalnaves4842]

The Bible talks of water baptism , of adults to be baptized by immersion

[@colinmerritt7645]

Symbolism. The only question on the table is faith. Further, there are many denominations hallu with sprinkling water or drawing a cross on the recipient's forehead. Jesus never said "if you're not dunked in a river, don't bother me."

[@iamdigory]

The salvation army must either begin observing the sacraments or stop functioning as a church and instead encourage it's followers to join and attend real churches

[@josienicolosi114]

Churches don't need to observe the sacraments and can function quite well. The Salvation Army is busy witnessing of God's love to people

[@JLLawrencethe3rd]

I am glad that you addressed this particular denomination as not many are willing to do so. The Salvation Army is famous for its humanitarian efforts and so to critique the ARMY is considered wrong. As someone who was raised a Soldier and almost went to Officer's training but for the grace of God, it worries me that not many know the full reality of this group. Their positions against (they call it non-adherence so not technically anti) the Sacraments of the Christian Church Universal are completely unfounded biblically and historically. As seen in General Booth's speech in 1883, the sacraments were put aside because they were not meant to be a church at all. It was not long after that they began calling themselves one and pushing Sunday services. As someone whose whole family is Salvationist, it pains me that there is a whole swath of individuals who are being convinced that there is no need for Baptism and no need for the Lord's Supper. Signing a contract is no Baptism. Praying over any ol' meal is no Lord's Supper.

[@amybirks8821]

Thank you for sharing this - as a former officer/salvationist myself, I agree!

[@rogers.5]

Then what of the reference to John the Baptist saying how the spiritual baptism would be more important?

[@darthbigred22]

Wow well I'll stop giving them money

[@Fedoratip79]

lots of information in there