bhowells

Whenver I see the Salvation Army collecting in a town or city I always go out of my way to give a contribution. They are a comforting present in a world that simply isnt very nice anymore and they do sterling work.

Whenever I am on holiday in Bournemouth I always see this lovely old gent collecting in the town and buy a War Cry from him.

TimR

Nice thread on an unexpected topic.

I agree - they are the same here, and do very good work without calling a great deal of attention to themselves. They just go about it.

Hereafter, in a better world than this,
I shall desire more love and knowledge of you

davidb

this probably ties in with the other story in the news ,someone told me that the salvation army had "surrendered " in croydon .the place is too far gone for them . is that true ?

Steve Crook

Not according to the Croydon Citadel site. They're still there and still planning events for the future. No sign of it in any news source either. It sounds like scurrilous gossip to me.

I never thought Croydon was a nice place, too much concrete for my liking. But in what way is it "too far gone"?

Steve

SirOllyBolly

Personally, I avoid anything religious where ever possible.

Of course, religion can give comfort for those who believe and good for them - but it's not for me. I find it all a bit sinister.

SirOllyBolly

"What fresh lunacy is this?"

Chevyman

I'm like that, too a point, but I'll always give them some money to help with their work with the homeless and missing persons.

I never bother picking up a War Cry though

If I wasn't meant to drive that fast, the pedal would stop half way!!

Marky B

They come in my club every Friday night selling the War Cry.
Ta Ta
Marky B

I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas - how he got in my pyjamas,I'll never know

Steve Crook

I haven't bought one for ages but it used to have a good crossword in it. Just the thing as you sink a few bevvies

Steve

CaptainWaggett

How can you call the Sally Army sinister?

batman

Never trust a man with a large box!

I wish I had claws.

SirOllyBolly

They're an Army - and Armies are for fighting people who don't agree with your point of view

SirOllyBolly

"What fresh lunacy is this?"

CaptainWaggett

I believe they regard their enemy as sin and social ills rather than individual people.

Here's another fine representative

SirOllyBolly

But one man's sin is another man's pleasure. I like a drink or two... so I don't need anyone to tell me that it's a sin in their belief system...

SirOllyBolly

"What fresh lunacy is this?"

batman

I wish I had claws.

EllyMack

I'm a very cynical atheist, but the Sallies are one Christian group I never mind giving my dosh to. Reason being they don't just talk about 'doing unto others' - they actually get out there and do it. They show kindness and love to the unlovable on our streets. They get out there and actually feed and clothe the poor and the homeless, and preaching the gospel is the last thing on their minds.

As for them playing their music on the streets? Well ... I'll give them that too. I have played band gigs on cold, wet city streets in the middle of winter. It's not exactly the most fun in the world, I can tell you. They always get a couple of quid from me, at least.

Oh, and they are brilliant musicians too .