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	Evangelical Christian church known for its charity campaigns. It was founded in 1878 by the evangelical protestant minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth.		Evangelical Christian church known for its charity campaigns. It was founded in 1878 by the evangelical protestant minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth. They started preaching to members of the poor working class in 1865 (organised as East London Revival Society). In 1678, the Salvation Army was officially founded. Following the slogan of the three S´s, which stand for soup, soap, and finally salvation they had the idea of actively helping the destitute and sinners and spread the word of God.

	They started preaching to members of the poor working class in 1865 (organised as East London Revival Society). In 1678, the Salvation Army was officially founded. Following the slogan of the three S´s, which stand soup, soap, and finally 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 charity work and preach~~.


	'''Quasi-Military, hierarchical Organisation'''		'''Quasi-Military, hierarchical Organisation'''
	The Salvation Army was and is organized militarily. Booth understood his church as the "Army of God" whose purpose it is to fight against the sins of this world.		The Salvation Army was and is organized militarily. Booth understood his church as the "Army of God" whose purpose it is to fight against the sins of this world. Booth took the rank of “General”, the ministers are called “officers” while members are ranked “soldiers”. The Salvation Army has its own flag.

	Booth took the rank of “General”, the ministers are called “officers” while members are ranked “soldiers”. The Salvation Army has its own flag.


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	== Motivation ==		== Motivation ==

	Booth was motivated in his work by the strong desire to fight against the vices and the misery of East End London, one of the poorest places in England~~, which were unbearable for him~~.		Booth was motivated in his work by the strong desire to fight against the vices and the misery of East End London, one of the poorest places in England. In his eyes all bars and brothels, where people amused themselves, and all the crude immorality and the unhygienic conditions of the slums with its desolation embodied the incarnation of godlessness. The work of the devil manifested itself in East London. Here amidst the poor help in form of “salvation of souls” was urgently needed. Booth felt that he had to actively go out of the parishes to fight against the devil and vice.
	In his eyes all bars and brothels, where people amused themselves, and all the crude immorality and the ~~filth~~ of the slums with its desolation embodied the incarnation of godlessness- The work of the devil manifested itself in East London. Here amidst the poor help in form of “salvation of souls” was urgently needed. Booth felt that he had to actively go out of the parishes to fight against the devil and ~~the vices~~.

	== Practice ==		== Practice ==

	Following the Slogan of the three S´s, which stand for soup, soap, and finally salvation, and the idea of actively helping the destitute and sinners and actively spread the word of God the founders went into the streets of East London, which was inhabited by the low classes.		In the early 1860`s Booth started out his missionary work preaching on the streets nearby brothels and pubs, trying to save as many souls as possible. This early period was not very successful for Booth. On the one hand he was regularly attacked by bar or brothel personell on the other hand only a few of the proselytes were willing to lead a life without vices.
	In the early 1860`s Booth started out his missionary work preaching on the streets nearby brothels and pubs, trying to save as many souls as possible. This early period was not very successful for Booth. On the one hand he was regularly attacked by bar or brothel ~~personal~~ on the other hand only a few of the proselytes were willing to lead a life without vices.		Apart from this neither the Church of England, which was mostly supported by aristocrats, nor the churches of the middle class, such as the Methodists or the Congregational Church had any interest in welcoming new working-class East Enders in their parishes.
	Apart from this neither the Church of England, ~~who~~ was mostly supported by aristocrats, nor the churches of the middle class, such as the Methodists or the Congregational Church had any interest in welcoming new ~~low~~ class East Enders in their parishes.
	Unorthodox Method -The Active Recruiting of new male and female Preachers		== Unorthodox Method - The Active Recruiting of new male and female Preachers ==
	Because in William and Catherine ~~Booths~~ eyes, the established churches were too dull and autocratic to fight against the lack of religion among the poor, they saw themselves forced to act. In 1865 under the name of “Christian Mission” they decided to work independently from the established churches in order to control and consolidate the conversion, schooling and integration of newcomers.
	They supported the idea that recently converted “brothers and sisters” ought to be properly bible-schooled and go out to preach and help to “save more sinners souls” and therefore recruit new members. The ideological ~~base~~ and practice patterns of the “Salvation Army” were established.		Because in William and Catherine Booth's eyes, the established churches were too dull and autocratic to fight against the lack of religion among the poor, they saw themselves forced to act. In 1865 under the name of “Christian Mission” they decided to work independently from the established churches in order to control and consolidate the conversion, schooling and integration of newcomers.
			They supported the idea that recently converted “brothers and sisters” ought to be properly bible-schooled and go out to preach and help to “save more sinners' souls” and therefore recruit new members. The ideological basis and practice patterns of the “Salvation Army” were established.
	It was a matter of time and inner struggle between William Booth, who formed the church movement more and more autocratically and hierarchically, and Calvinist members of the “Christian Mission”, who were strictly against the separation of class barriers in the movement, until in 1878 the name and structure of the “Salvation Army” was established.		It was a matter of time and inner struggle between William Booth, who formed the church movement more and more autocratically and hierarchically, and Calvinist members of the “Christian Mission”, who were strictly against the separation of class barriers in the movement, until in 1878 the name and structure of the “Salvation Army” was established.

	== Entertainment as means to attract new believers ==		== Entertainment as means to attract new believers ==

	In order to save as many souls as possible off the “domain of the devil” William Booth~~, who was first General of the “Salvation Army”,~~ ordered his officers to use any means, also dubious if necessary, to get the attention of the masses ~~and~~ .		In order to save as many souls as possible off the “domain of the devil” William Booth ordered his officers to use any means, also dubious if necessary, to get the attention of the masses. Therefore the growing organization held daily “outdoor meetings”, which were accompanied by the so-called “Hallelujah Bands”, which played to make people come out of their houses and join them. During processions “soldiers” held up large cardboards that stated: “Save your Soul” or “Trust in God”. In "indoor meetings" lots of entertainment was offered, for many of the recruits were circus artists, dancers or singers.
	Therefore the growing organization held ~~dayly~~ “outdoor meetings”, which were accompanied by the so called “Hallelujah Bands”, ~~who~~ played to ~~get~~ people ~~from coming~~ out of their houses and join them. During processions “soldiers” held up large cardboards that stated: “Save your Soul” or “Trust in God”. In "indoor meetings" lots of entertainment was offered, for many of the recruits were circus artists, dancers or singers.		For these missionary “indoor meetings” often dubious invitations that looked more like flyers to low-life places were dispersed among the poor and probable "sinners".
	For these missionary “indoor meetings” often dubious invitations that looked more like flyers to low-life places were dispersed among the poor and "sinners".

	== Growth ==		== Growth ==

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	~~is an evangelical~~ Christian church known for its charity campaigns. It was founded in ~~1865 [according to other sources: founded in 1875?]~~ by the evangelical protestant minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth.		Evangelical Christian church known for its charity campaigns. It was founded in 1878 by the evangelical protestant minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth.

	Following the ~~Slogan~~ of the three S´s, which stand soup, soap, and finally 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 charity work and preach.		They started preaching to members of the poor working class in 1865 (organised as East London Revival Society). In 1678, the Salvation Army was officially founded. Following the slogan of the three S´s, which stand soup, soap, and finally 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 charity work and preach.


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	http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/salvationarmy_1.shtml		http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/salvationarmy_1.shtml

			http://www.salvationarmy.org/heritage.nsf/titles/1878_Foundation_Deed_Of_The_Salvation_Army

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Motivation

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	== Motivation ==		== Motivation ==

	Booth was motivated in his work by the strong desire to fight against the vices and the misery of ~~the~~ East End in ~~London~~, which were unbearable for him.		Booth was motivated in his work by the strong desire to fight against the vices and the misery of East End London, one of the poorest places in England, which were unbearable for him.
	In his eyes all bars and brothels, where people amused themselves, and all the crude immorality and the filth of the slums with its desolation embodied the incarnation of godlessness- The work of the devil manifested itself in East London. Here~~, among~~ the poor help in form of “salvation of souls” was urgently needed.		In his eyes all bars and brothels, where people amused themselves, and all the crude immorality and the filth of the slums with its desolation embodied the incarnation of godlessness- The work of the devil manifested itself in East London. Here amidst the poor help in form of “salvation of souls” was urgently needed. Booth felt that he had to actively go out of the parishes to fight against the devil and the vices.

	== Practice ==		== Practice ==

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Entertainment as means to attract new believers

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	== Entertainment as means to attract new believers ==		== Entertainment as means to attract new believers ==

	In order to save as many souls as possible off the “domain of the devil” William Booth, who was first General of the “Salvation Army”, ordered his officers to use any ~~kind of~~ means, also dubious if necessary, to get the attention of the masses.		In order to save as many souls as possible off the “domain of the devil” William Booth, who was first General of the “Salvation Army”, ordered his officers to use any means, also dubious if necessary, to get the attention of the masses and .
	Therefore the growing organization held dayly ~~“out door~~ meetings”, which were accompanied by the so called “Hallelujah Bands” who played to get people from coming out of their houses. During processions “soldiers” held up large cardboards that stated “Save your Soul” or “Trust in God”. In indoor meetings lots of entertainment was offered, for many of the recruits were circus artists, dancers or singers.		Therefore the growing organization held dayly “outdoor meetings”, which were accompanied by the so called “Hallelujah Bands”, who played to get people from coming out of their houses and join them. During processions “soldiers” held up large cardboards that stated: “Save your Soul” or “Trust in God”. In "indoor meetings" lots of entertainment was offered, for many of the recruits were circus artists, dancers or singers.
	For these missionary “indoor meetings” often dubious invitations that looked more like flyers to low-life places were dispersed.		For these missionary “indoor meetings” often dubious invitations that looked more like flyers to low-life places were dispersed among the poor and "sinners".

	== Growth ==		== Growth ==

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Sources

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	'''Mission'''		'''Mission'''


			== Motivation ==

			Booth was motivated in his work by the strong desire to fight against the vices and the misery of the East End in London, which were unbearable for him.
			In his eyes all bars and brothels, where people amused themselves, and all the crude immorality and the filth of the slums with its desolation embodied the incarnation of godlessness- The work of the devil manifested itself in East London. Here, among the poor help in form of “salvation of souls” was urgently needed.

			== Practice ==

			Following the Slogan of the three S´s, which stand for soup, soap, and finally salvation, and the idea of actively helping the destitute and sinners and actively spread the word of God the founders went into the streets of East London, which was inhabited by the low classes.
			In the early 1860`s Booth started out his missionary work preaching on the streets nearby brothels and pubs, trying to save as many souls as possible. This early period was not very successful for Booth. On the one hand he was regularly attacked by bar or brothel personal on the other hand only a few of the proselytes were willing to lead a life without vices.
			Apart from this neither the Church of England, who was mostly supported by aristocrats, nor the churches of the middle class, such as the Methodists or the Congregational Church had any interest in welcoming new low class East Enders in their parishes.
			Unorthodox Method -The Active Recruiting of new male and female Preachers
			Because in William and Catherine Booths eyes, the established churches were too dull and autocratic to fight against the lack of religion among the poor, they saw themselves forced to act. In 1865 under the name of “Christian Mission” they decided to work independently from the established churches in order to control and consolidate the conversion, schooling and integration of newcomers.
			They supported the idea that recently converted “brothers and sisters” ought to be properly bible-schooled and go out to preach and help to “save more sinners souls” and therefore recruit new members. The ideological base and practice patterns of the “Salvation Army” were established.
			It was a matter of time and inner struggle between William Booth, who formed the church movement more and more autocratically and hierarchically, and Calvinist members of the “Christian Mission”, who were strictly against the separation of class barriers in the movement, until in 1878 the name and structure of the “Salvation Army” was established.

			== Entertainment as means to attract new believers ==

			In order to save as many souls as possible off the “domain of the devil” William Booth, who was first General of the “Salvation Army”, ordered his officers to use any kind of means, also dubious if necessary, to get the attention of the masses.
			Therefore the growing organization held dayly “out door meetings”, which were accompanied by the so called “Hallelujah Bands” who played to get people from coming out of their houses. During processions “soldiers” held up large cardboards that stated “Save your Soul” or “Trust in God”. In indoor meetings lots of entertainment was offered, for many of the recruits were circus artists, dancers or singers.
			For these missionary “indoor meetings” often dubious invitations that looked more like flyers to low-life places were dispersed.

			== Growth ==

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	== '''		== '''Sources''' ==
	Sources''' ==
	Gnewekow,Dirk/Hermsen,Thomas, ''Die Geschichte der Heilsarmee.Das Abenteuer der Seelenrettung. Eine sozialgeschichtliche Darstellung'', Opladen: Leske+Budrich, 1993.		Gnewekow, Dirk/Hermsen, Thomas, ''Die Geschichte der Heilsarmee.Das Abenteuer der Seelenrettung. Eine sozialgeschichtliche Darstellung'', Opladen: Leske+Budrich, 1993.

	http://www.salvationarmy.org/		http://www.salvationarmy.org/

	http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/salvationarmy_1.shtml		http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/salvationarmy_1.shtml

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	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.		is an evangelical Christian church known for its charity campaigns. It was founded in 1865 [according to other sources: founded in 1875?] 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.		Following the Slogan of the three S´s, which stand soup, soap, and finally 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 charity work and preach.


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

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	== '''		== '''
	Sources''' ==		Sources''' ==
	Gnewekow,Dirk/Hermsen,Thomas,Die Geschichte der Heilsarmee.Das Abenteuer der Seelenrettung. Eine sozialgeschichtliche Darstellung, Leske+Budrich~~: Opladen~~, 1993.		Gnewekow,Dirk/Hermsen,Thomas, ''Die Geschichte der Heilsarmee.Das Abenteuer der Seelenrettung. Eine sozialgeschichtliche Darstellung'', Opladen: Leske+Budrich, 1993.

	http://www.salvationarmy.org/		http://www.salvationarmy.org/

	http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/salvationarmy_1.shtml		http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/salvationarmy_1.shtml

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	'''Music as a means '''		'''Music as a means '''
			'''
	Equality		Equality'''
	In the Salvation Army since the beginning women and men have equal rights.		In the Salvation Army since the beginning women and men have equal rights.

Ammarmmw at 16:29, 30 November 2010

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	The Salvation Army was and is organized militarily. Booth understood his church as the "Army of God" whose purpose it is to fight against the sins of this world.		The Salvation Army was and is organized militarily. Booth understood his church as the "Army of God" whose purpose it is to fight against the sins of this world.

	Booth took the rank of “General”, the ministers are called “officers” while members are ranked “soldiers”. The Salvation Army has its own flag~~, and brass bands in which popular songs were changed with Christian lyrics~~. ~~[5]~~		Booth took the rank of “General”, the ministers are called “officers” while members are ranked “soldiers”. The Salvation Army has its own flag.

	~~until now Women~~ and men have equal rights ~~since the beginning~~.
			'''Music as a means '''

			Equality
			In the Salvation Army since the beginning women and men have equal rights.

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	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.		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'''		'''Quasi-Military, hierarchical Organisation'''
			The Salvation Army was and is organized militarily. Booth understood his church as the "Army of God" whose purpose it is to fight against the sins of this world.

			Booth took the rank of “General”, the ministers are called “officers” while members are ranked “soldiers”. The Salvation Army has its own flag, and brass bands in which popular songs were changed with Christian lyrics. [5]

			until now Women and men have equal rights since the beginning.


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