Welcoming the Stranger: A Salvationist Response to Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Imagine being forced to leave your home. Not for a vacation. Not by choice. But because your life, or the lives of those you love, is at risk. War, persecution,…
Gambling vs. God’s Values: Where Salvationists Stand
Gambling is an issue that touches many lives, often leaving behind a trail of broken dreams, families, and finances. In South Africa, where gambling is a billion-rand industry, this issue…
Fighting the Hidden Battle: Where Salvationists Stand on Pornography
South Africa ranks among the top consumers of pornography globally, with statistics revealing that children as young as eight are being exposed. A News24 article highlights that 57% of females…
Freedom for the Captives: How You Can Fight Modern Slavery
In a world overwhelmed by injustice, each of us can play a vital role in fighting modern slavery and human trafficking. This issue affects millions, including vulnerable children, refugees, and…
Our God-Given Role in Creation: A Call to Stewardship
Introduction: Understanding Genesis 1:26-28 Genesis 1:26-28 is foundational in understanding our relationship with creation. This passage not only highlights the order of creation but also our expected stewardship over God's…
Biblical Truths and Ancestral Worship: A Salvationist’s Guide
I am personally expressing this in my capacity as a soldier and now an officer in leadership in The Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory. Ancestral worship is probably one of…
What about the death penalty?
In a country and world weary of crime and longing for justice, people, in fear and frustration, often turn their thoughts to the death penalty. It’s seen as a potential…
Do we have the right to die?
The topic of euthanasia and assisted dying has been prominently featured in recent news discussions world wide. As Salvationists, what governs or guides our thinking in this sensitive issue? It…
Use or Abuse of Power
In a world where power can be both a force for good and a source of oppression, The Salvation Army stands firm on its belief that power should be wielded…
To drink or not to drink?
Alcohol: it's a substance that holds different meanings for different people. For some, it is seen as a way to unwind or socialize, while for others, it leads to devastating…