Giving to the Salvation Army- Let me ask this: [View all]

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If they were singling out African-Americans, someone who is Jewish, or another group would you be so accepting of 'a little bigotry'?

It is not ok. Their charity provides needed services, but they also use it as a cover for their bigoted views and missionary goals. If they are criticized, their good works are thrown up as a shield. Posts here prove that.

Is it a purity test? If that's what you call it then yes. Why is not giving aid to a group that advances bigotry a purity test? I think it is a reasonable request.

Oh, and some of those kids they feed now will be shunned later by them. In addition, people who receive their help are in a lot of cases likely to also give more credence to their beliefs. Bigotry spreads in many ways.

There are many groups who provide services for the needy without a side of nasty. They also have good ratings for how much of their money actually goes to charity.

So give your heart out to the Santa bells. Just realize they aren't ringing only for peace, goodwill, and donations.