Salvation Army Manifesto for coming election

With the anticipated announcement to be made tomorrow that the Government is request the Queen to dissolve Parliament and to call for a general election on 6th May 2010, the Salvation Army has published its manifesto with a taster below:

"This document comes out of The Salvation Army’s deep conviction and passion for serving a hurting world. As we all prepare for the General Election we encourage you to take seriously the challenges which we perceive as being the responsibility of all of us. We know that as you prepare for your own participation in this election, there will be a number of demands on you and your time. Please see this document as coming to you from us with the highest motives and best intentions for how we work together in the communities which have been entrusted to us.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its mission and ministry are motivated by the love of God. The Salvation Army therefore seeks to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. Today, The Salvation Army is an apolitical international Christian church and charity operating in 120 countries."

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