Excuse me? What exactly are you saying there?Highly personal. I empathise.
But no sane human being can cast disrespect to an organisation which has helped the poor, needy and homeless over multiple generations.
Excuse me? What exactly are you saying there?
Charities should not get involved in politics unrelated to their area of concern.
My point is if you're reliant on donations then it isn't really wise to stick your neck out on an issue where your view is divisive or unpopular. Sure by all means feel free, but be prepared to lose donations. If that's being true to your values then fine, just suck it up.umm
It's a Protestant Christian Church & a international charitable organisation.
Yes they disagreed with the NZ Homosexual Reform Bill in 1986.
But they would not help someone out because they a gay etc.
My point is if you're reliant on donations then it isn't really wise to stick your neck out on an issue where your view is divisive or unpopular. Sure by all means feel free, but be prepared to lose donations. If that's being true to your values then fine, just suck it up.
Does you last sentence read correctly?
Didnt meant to offend. It was set up as an organisation based strongly around the Christian faith. Hence its views are very old fashioned and draconian. I just meant to say that despite that, the tireless work they perform shouldnt be dismissed because of this.Excuse me? What exactly are you saying there?
Charities should not get involved in politics unrelated to their area of concern, something the Cancer Council learned recently after making a submission into the franking credits inquiry, and copped a lot of criticism. Maybe the Salvation Army issue in NZ is personal to me, but a lot of people there have never forgotten being targeted by their hate, so I am far from alone.
Thanks Fuzz, I do appreciate that. As a closeted teen it was an incredibly difficult time for me, so it's something I will never forget. And it was all brought back to me during the (completely unnecessary) marriage equality postal vote in Australia. Some things you can forgive (and perhaps forget), others not so much. Sorry to drag this thread off topic.I apologise Timmy and certainly didnt mean to casually dismiss your concerns. Like you, I have a personal aspect too. Having worked with the salvos and watched many people virtually give over their whole lives in the pursuit to help others less fortunate than themselves.
No worries Timmy.Thanks Fuzz, I do appreciate that. As a closeted teen it was an incredibly difficult time for me, so it's something I will never forget. And it was all brought back to me during the (completely unnecessary) marriage equality postal vote in Australia. Some things you can forgive (and perhaps forget), others not so much. Sorry to drag this thread off topic.
Has anyone potentially leaked any spoilers from the grand finale yet of who wins? Since it was prerecorded.