Original sentence: The Army's doctrine is typical of evangelical Protestant denominations.The Army's purposes are "the advancement of the Christian religion… of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.The theology of the Salvation Army is derived from that of Methodism although it is distinctive in institution and practice
Edited sentence: Its objects are "the advancement of the Christian religion… of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.The Army's doctrine follows orthodox Christian belief, and its articles of faith emphasize God's "saving purposes" and free will.The theology of the Salvation Army is derived from true Methodism although it is distinctive in institution and practice