Salvationists serve at Atlanta march against racism

Jun 24, 2020

Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the liberation of African-American slaves at the end of the Civil War, coincided this year with rallies around the country against hate and racism. And amid the signs and banners as thousands marched through downtown Atlanta, Georgia, the crimson-and-blue flags of one group stood out.

"People were asking us, what does ‘Blood and Fire' mean?" said Captain Ken Argot, corps officer of The Salvation Army Atlanta Temple Corps.

"The flags were a wonderful witness," Captain Argot said. "They're a reminder that we're a marching Army, going into battle, to places where darkness is. They gave us the ability to say, The Salvation Army is not just about providing social services; the theology behind it is…

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