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seamusTX wrote:It's not that simple. Some of the people who criticize the Salvation Army say that they are Christian. I don't see atheists, Jews, or Buddhists complaining about it.

Perhaps that reflects more on your social circle than anything else. I have heard people who aren't Christian state they won't contribute to the Salvation Army because it's an evangelical church. They quite understandably prefer to contribute to charitable organizations that do not include "preach the gospel of Jesus Christ" in their mission statement. I also know people who object to the SA position on homosexuality. The SA has a right to their beliefs and people with different beliefs have the right to withhold their financial support.

seamusTX wrote:Do you know a charity more deserving of our contributions?

I wouldn't presume to know which charity is most deserving of your contributions. However, I know several charities more deserving of my contributions, in accordance with my beliefs. Further discussion would likely violate Forum Rule 11 so I'll stop there.

seamusTX wrote:The Salvation Army is a church. Is everyone clear about that?

This bears repeating, especially this time of year when they're soliciting church donations outside secular stores.