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Sexuality issues

The discussion documents published below do not represent the official position of The Salvation Army—they are the views of the writer(s)—but are provided to enlighten, challenge and provoke individuals into thinking about these important issues.

Sexuality issues

Rainbow and TSA joint release (PDF, 17KB)
 – Rainbow Wellington and The Salvation Army reach a rapprochement – jointly issued statements May 2012

The Salvation Army and Homosexual Law Reform (PDF, 32KB)
– Issued on the Authority of Commissioner Garth McKenzie (Territorial Commander), 15 May 2008

Line in the Sand (PDF, 19KB)
– What does it mean for Christians to love homosexual neighbours? – Christina Tyson, War Cry, 13 May 2006

Discussion paper on Homosexuality and The Salvation Army (PDF, 67KB)
– MASIC, July 2006

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