Why Do Salvationists Not Take Communion?

Modern day Salvationists avoid sacraments for the following reasons: The most a sacrament can be is a symbol. Meaningful symbols can very easily become meaningless rituals. Sacraments can't change the heart and life of a person - that can only happen through faith in Jesus Christ.

Why do some churches not do communion?

there are many reasons why they don't celebrate holy communion. the Salvation Army doesn't use any sacraments in worship. as they believe christians can live a holy life without using sacraments such as holy communion but can still receive God's grace.

Why doesn't the Salvation Army have communion?

Unlike other Christian churches the Salvation Army does not recognise any sacraments, such as baptism or communion, as essential. The Army does not teach that sacraments are wrong, but it believes that they are unnecessary, and may be unhelpful to some.