"Christian charity" ? / Johnny Bowtie
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As if we didn't already know that "Christian charity" was a lie, a recent ruling for the Salvation Army approves of the charity's layoffs of (presumably) qualified employees because they refused to pledge allegiance to Jesus. Furthermore, from the Salvation Army's own recruitment offers :
Ability to: plan,develop,and implement effective Teen Center programs and activities;lead music programs;serve as an example of Salvationism and demonstrate interest in the spiritual well-being of all Teen Center students;conduct all activities of the position with a view to accomplishing The Salvation Army’s fundamental purpose of proclaiming Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord;teach children Christian values as well as general education curriculum;and drive a 15-passenger van.
And from their own About pages :
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
(emphasis mine)
"Christian charity" you say ? What's that ?
From Christian idiots to unaffiliated weirdoes, I've recently enjoyed the musical stylings of Johnny "Bowtie" Barstow on CD Baby. While they have only samples, I invite you to check them out as well, especially "Joy to the World", "Jingle Bells" and "The Girl from Ipanema". That should put you in the mood for Christmas !
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"...to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."
Apparently, that does not extend to the need to make a living, and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Perhaps their mission statement could do with a re-write, something like, "...to suck the supremely desperate and hopelessly miserable into our friendship-for-a-price and false hope scam".
If you are not a Christian, you should not seek employment at an Openly Christian organization unless you are fully prepared to deal with hearing about Jesus Christ.
If you apply at a place that was not advertised as openly Christian and then you found that it was, I would say that there is room to argue.
I am sure that McDonalds probably pays more anyway. I know from my ministries, I do not care if I get paid. I give over a dozen hours every week to ministry and I don't do it to get paid, though I found that one will start to pay.
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