Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian evangelical denomination and, consequently, a charity and social services organisation, with international headquarters at 101 Queen Victoria Street London, England.

Controversy

The Salvation army has come under attack for its discriminatory behavior. In a recent case, the New York Federal Court ruled that the Salvation Army could hire based on religious faith. Despite the fact that it receives tax breaks as a registered charity, it has a policy of discrimination against of those of a different faith or sexual orientation. The State of New York has proposed legislation that requires businesses to offer health benefits to partners of gay staffers. The Salvation Army has opposed this and threatened to close its soup kitchens and shelters across New York.

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