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Salvation Army
A protestant Christian charitable and evangelical organization originally founded to help the poor of London
international Christian organization founded in London in 1865 and is known for its evangelical and philanthropic work
The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that aims to spread Christianity and care for the poor. Its members wear military-style uniforms. a Salvation Army hostel. the Salvation Army a Christian organization that tries to help poor people. International Christian charitable movement. It was founded in 1865 by William Booth, with the aim of feeding and housing the poor of London. He adopted the name Salvation Army in 1878 and established the organization on a military pattern. Members are called soldiers, and officers earn ranks that range from lieutenant to brigadier. Converts are required to sign Articles of War and to volunteer their services. Doctrines are similar to those of other evangelical Protestant denominations, though Booth saw no need for sacraments. The meetings are characterized by singing and hand clapping, instrumental music, personal testimony, free prayer, and an open invitation to repentance. Headquartered in London, the Salvation Army now provides a wide variety of social services in more than 100 countries