Salvation Army

is an evangelical Christian church known for its charity campaigns. It was founded in 1865 by the evangelical protestant minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth.

Following the Slogan of the three S´s, which stand 1st.for soup,2nd. for soap, and finally for salvation and the idea of actively helping the destitute and sinners and spread the word of God the founders went into the streets of East London to do charitywork and preach. They set a trend against helping the destitute,the prostitutes and the sick, alcoholics.

Quasi-Military, hierarchical Organisation

The "Salvation Army" is an institution with a military like hirarchy. Mission

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