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Well in a sense.

The founder William Booth was a Methodist preacher originally. But The Salvation Army is a Protestant church or more specifically Wesleyan Protestant.

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Was William booth of the salvation army a Jew?

No, he was a methodist.


What organization was founded by William Booth?

William Booth, a Methodist minister, and his wife Catherine founded the Salvation Army in 1865 in the East End of London, England.


From what movement did the Salvation Army originate?

William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army, came from the Methodist New Connexion Church. When William resigned from the ministry of the church, he formed the East London Revival Society which eventually became known as the Salvation Army.


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When did Salvation Army begin?

The Salvation Army was originally known as the Christian Mission, the name was changed to Salvation Army in 1864 . It was founded by William and Catherine Booth.


Why is the salvation army fighting for and why?

The Salvation Army is fighting many things in the world; however, this fight is not fought with guns and knives. The Salvation Army is fighting to bring the word of Jesus into the world to those who do not know it. Also, they fight to reduce homelessness, hunger, financial difficulties, and much more. In case you did not know, the Salvation Army is a church group just as the Methodist or Catholics. They conduct regular church services. I suggest you go to one near you to better your understanding of what exactly the Salvation Army is.


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What year did the salvation army start in the US?

William Booth started it in 1865 (although it wasn't called "Salvation Army" until about 1880.


What did William booth do?

William Booth was a former Methodist lay-preacher who became the founder of what is now known as the Salvation Army.


Is the salvation army a charity?

Yes, the Salvation Army is very spiritual. In fact, the entire basis of the Salvation Army and all of it's employees in based on the bible and Christianity itself. If you did't know, the Salvation Army is a church that hold services all around the world, just as the Baptist and Methodist just down your street. The Salvation Army also runs thrift stores, kettles, homeless shelters, rehab centers, etc., to better the community of its surrounding in a Christian way.


Founder of the salvation army?

General William Booth, originally a Methodist minister, who founded the Salvation Army in l865 in England. Booth"s original gainful occupation was- of all things, A Pawnbroker! From three Gold Balls to Blood and Fire.


What is the full name of the Salvation Army?

The Salvation Army's website refers to itself as "The Salvation Army" or the full name is "National Salvation Army."