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Does our free market economy enslave and exploit the vulnerable?
July 20, 2012 by Amy Fisher 6 Comments
Have you ever thought of free market global capitalism as an institution in need of redemption? Have you ever thought of the way it oppresses and extorts some people as much as it might benefit others? Have you ever thought of how it robs people of their freedom and imagination? Have you ever wondered if God’s Word might have something to say about it? Christians have a responsibility to … [Read more...]
Salvation Army programs offer clean water, sanitation, health care, education and vocational training
March 16, 2010 Article and photos by Art Nickel 1 Comment
Although the geographical size of Bangladesh is only twice that of New Brunswick, the country has a population of 154 million people. Its capital city, Dhaka, is home to an estimated 12.3 million people, with over 3,000 overcrowded slums and rampant poverty. The average income is less than $2 per day. Located in South Asia between Bengal and Burma, Bangladesh was part of British India until 1947, … [Read more...]
For a few extra pennies, we can purchase Fair Trade coffee: Java with a jolt of conscience
May 6, 2009 by Doug Field 3 Comments
General Shaw Clifton has said that the quest for social justice “is in the DNA of The Salvation Army.” But as the bad news continues unabated from many parts of the world, and in countries where fellow Salvationists are sharing the pain and suffering, we might be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by the rampant extent of social injustice. Yes, we can respond to the now-frequent appeals for … [Read more...]
Each summer, more than 4,500 young people attend Army camps.
Graduates challenged to “do something” at 31st convocation ceremony in April.
Musician Andrew Scott is raising money for The Salvation Army with a new CD.
During celebrations, General Linda Bond installs new territorial leaders and commissions 15 lieutenants.
