Check back if you have any further questions about our organization.
2011-03-07 from The Salvation Army
I herewith return with answers to your questions.
The new ethics document is the framework that now applies and provides guidance, and I would again refer you to this. It is impossible that in a (somewhat brief) document to address all individual situations that may arise relative to the beginning and end cycles of a human life.
Everyone is welcome to visit and participate in (our religious services and to avail themselves of our social services and fellowship meetings) With regard to your questions about homosexuality, we want to say, EVERYONE is welcome who wants to be a member with us or visit our services, and we have several different types of membership. But when it comes to being a Salvation Army soldier, we refer to the (foundation of our faith) the Bible's position on marriage: intended for a man and a woman. A Salvation Army soldier voluntarily commits to a distinct lifestyle, which among other things inckudes our view of marriage and sexual relations.
We know that some of our beliefs can be considered to be out of step with the rest of the Swedish society's (cultural) values, but we base and sustain ours on traditional Christian principles and this is how we interpret it. For us it is important not to make any distinction with regard to seeking help, worship, visitors, donors, members, or the 'civil servants- adherents' in our organization.
We also know that our organization is made up of many people who have a wide breadth of perceptions. IF any of us have been resistant to any LGBT person who sought help from us, it is against the Salvation Army's basic premise to treat everyone equally without discrimination, regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national origin. This is a basic human right!
On your question why we are reluctant to be interviewed it is solely because we do not know (your intent) and what the program will contain or what will be its focus, and our own past experience (negative?) with programs of this nature.
Check back if you have further questions.
2011-03-10 from The Salvation Army
We have been accommodating and open with you. I have answered all the questions you asked. Sometimes it has taken a little longer, because we also have other duties. Also, you have not expressed any urgency.
In the case of an interview with upper management, I have responded earlier on this. Moreover, what further questions do you want answered by the leadership that have not been answered before?
If you have further questions, feel free to email me these.
The Work Ethics document has been a long process, and which I answered you on March 3rd. Because of the leadership change in January and February the process was drawn out out and the latest document was adopted by the Board on 22 February this year.
With regard to questions about 'grants from government agencies and other organizations', we have decided to present them in exactly the same format as found in our Annual Report.
As for questions about our Red Shild Stores’ activity it’s only for you to email me your questions, and you will have answers to all your questions.
In your desire for filming in our stores (facilities), we have responded earlier, that the shooting may not take place out of respect to the people who work there.
Our store statistics will be published in the Annual Report for 2010 which will be available in May-June.
When it comes to openness and transparency, there’s a big difference between what we show you and your own behavior. I see a pretty big difference between the questions you pose to us in writing and the questions you pose to our people during the interviews.
You said you wanted to show our 'broad and comprehensive operations', but the questions were largely about LGBTQ and much to do about Muslims. You are not being completely honest, I would say.
Bert Åberg
TSA Sweden (From fsaof.blogspot.com)
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