Pros And Cons Of Humanitarian Aid
Humanitarian aid is defined as the aid and action designed to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain and protect human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters. As well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. As a topic that appears to be morally just, there are hidden consequences and actions behind much of humanitarian aid. Some even believe that it in fact does more harm than good. Distinguishing whether humanitarian aid is helping or hurting is entirely circumstantial. In some cases, where corruption and politics are irrelevant, intervening in a country could truly help their cause. Whilst others could result in money going to the wrong places, and wars
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As they ring their bells on the streets of New York City around the holidays, the people reach into their pockets and donate, with the purest intention in their hearts to help those in need. Not understanding what they are supporting by contributing to the Salvation Army, or what some call the “Starvation Army.” When asked to describe this organization, many would use words such as selfless, caring, and devotion. Instead of words that justly depict it such as, inequality, corruption, hate, and deception. The Salvation Army is an openly firm supporter of Catholicism, demanding all members to pledge an "unquestioning obedience and sacrifice" to their church, establishing god and their member’s beliefs as a paramount part of life. Based on this faith, members have countlessly interpreted the bible in ways that are prejudice and hateful. They have openly lobbied against legalising homosexuality and same sex marriage, claiming it to be a “social disease” curable by gods love. Instead of supporting people for their differences, and embracing love and equality, qualities essential to humanitarianism, members have declared homosexuality a sin and promoted early death to those who behave in such ways. (War Cry) Despite these alarming statements, the Salvation Army’s members are still not seen as gay bashers but rather the friendly face of homophobia, creating a mentality filled with hate, and intending gays to suppress their feelings instead of embrace
As they ring their bells on the streets of New York City around the holidays, the people reach into their pockets and donate, with the purest intention in their hearts to help those in need. Not understanding what they are supporting by contributing to the Salvation Army, or what some call the “Starvation Army.” When asked to describe this organization, many would use words such as selfless, caring, and devotion. Instead of words that justly depict it such as, inequality, corruption, hate, and deception. The Salvation Army is an openly firm supporter of Catholicism, demanding all members to pledge an "unquestioning obedience and sacrifice" to their church, establishing god and their member’s beliefs as a paramount part of life. Based on this faith, members have countlessly interpreted the bible in ways that are prejudice and hateful. They have openly lobbied against legalising homosexuality and same sex marriage, claiming it to be a “social disease” curable by gods love. Instead of supporting people for their differences, and embracing love and equality, qualities essential to humanitarianism, members have declared homosexuality a sin and promoted early death to those who behave in such ways. (War Cry) Despite these alarming statements, the Salvation Army’s members are still not seen as gay bashers but rather the friendly face of homophobia, creating a mentality filled with hate, and intending gays to suppress their feelings instead of embrace