05-27-2008, 08:12 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-05-2019, 11:46 PM by Director Michael.)
To our knowledge, the Red Cross does not operate with a charter to missionize for any religions. Here is the description from their web site:
https://www.redcross.org/
"Since its founding in 1881 ..., the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs."
So it's an organization that accomplishes "yishuv olam" - improvement of the human condition (especially in matters of health) and the well-being of society.
https://www.redcross.org/
"Since its founding in 1881 ..., the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs."
So it's an organization that accomplishes "yishuv olam" - improvement of the human condition (especially in matters of health) and the well-being of society.