"I thought you didn't like organized religion."
Well, not to get all semantical, but I just don't like religions that say that they love people yet do all that they can to screw them. It doesn't seem like the Salvation Army does that. The people that I've worked for/under here seem devoted to doing the best that they can for those that come to them for aid. They struggle with common problems like love, anger, frustration, and exhaustion, but in the end they are there for those that they are there to serve. I like that. I think it deserves some aid.
Just wanted to handle that one first since I got it the most yesterday.
Fundamentally, this has been an incredible experience. Once I get the chance to do some hard research, I'll put some stuff out there about my talks with people while wearing my red apron and ringing my bell.
Monday, December 12, 2005
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There's the horrible idea that people who aren't Christians are in need of salvation, then there's the once homeless guy that stands outside ringing the bell and wearing that goofy suit all day because he wants to do his part in fighting homelessness. I used to serve meals at a Salvation Army shelter in Santa Monica. I miss that.
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