An internal document circulated by the Salvation Army bans gay people from serving as officers, unless they remain celibate.
Perhaps we should all walk by the bell ringers, and if we
want to give this holiday season, find organizations or people who
aren't trying to build and maintain hierarchies, specifically the sexual
orientation hierarchy.
Moving on to marriage equality. The same document – which is signed by Commissioner Paul Seiler – warns that
all members are liable for “termination” if they attend same-sex wedding
ceremonies in uniform. Members are also banned from officiating
same-sex weddings, even out of uniform.
The organization maintains a ban on gay leaders, saying: “Leadership
roles in denominational activities such as teaching or holding local
officer roles require certain adherence to consistently held spiritual
beliefs. This would apply to any conduct inconsistent with Salvation Army beliefs and would include same-sex sexual relationships.”
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/12/19/salvation-army-bans-gay-people-from-serving-as-officers-unless-celibate/
