SALVATION ARMY:
an EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN movement founded in nineteenth century Britain
by William "General" BOOTH to work among the poor and oppressed. From the
beginning, the evangelistic efforts of the Army concentrated on practical steps to improve
the lot of the poor as well as proclaiming the Gospel to them. A strong but
non-moralistic stance was taken against alcohol and other forms of drug abuse as well as
providing homes for the homeless and meeting other chronic SOCIAL needs. Although a
numerically small group, the Army has gained great respect throughout the world.
