As well as stating the position, each document expresses the scriptural and theological grounds for the statement and the underlying principles. Officers and others representing The Salvation Army are expected to speak consistently with the stated position, which is available to view by the public. It is understood, however, that individual Salvationists may hold different views on some subjects and acceptance of the official position is not essential to membership.
The IPS on the Death Penalty recognizes that the subject is controversial, but puts forward a clear and strong position, stating: "The Salvation Army affirms the responsibility of government to create and sustain justice, and while it recognizes that this includes punishment, The Salvation Army calls for the end of the use of the death penalty."
Acknowledging The Salvation Army’s worldwide experience of ministry with offenders, victims and their respective families, the statement adds: "The Salvation Army, in recognizing the need for there to be consequences for criminal acts, advocates that such consequences should allow for the rehabilitation of offenders. The Salvation Army uncompromisingly stands for life."
General Brian Peddle has approved the publication of a new Salvation Army International Positional Statement (IPS) on the death penalty. A positional statement is an articulation, crafted with careful and prayerful thought, of the official viewpoint of The Salvation Army. Each IPS is put together by the International Moral and Social Issues Council, which is comprised of Salvation Army officers and soldiers from all over the world.
Emergency on Planet Earth
The Salvation Army increases effort in the fight for climate justice.
FeaturesClimate change represents a growing threat to people and the planet. In 2015, the majority of countries around the world adopted the Paris Agreement, an international framework to reduce the effects of climate change by limiting the rise of global temperature to 1.5 C. Salvationist features editor Giselle Randall spoke with Major Heather Poxon, the first territorial environmental officer in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, about how she is helping to change hardware and hearts.
2024 Executive Appointments Announced
International Headquarters approves appointments effective June 28.
NewsNew divisional leadership appointments for the Canada and Bermuda Territory.
New Appointments Announced for Canada and Bermuda Territory
International Headquarters approves appointments for five officers.
NewsPlease pray for our officers as they share in these respective ministry opportunities.
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