I've donated to The Salvation Army charities for over 40 years - rung bells for their collections - shopped in their thrift stores - and the closest I have ever gotten to having anything "shoved down my throat" is watching the meeting scene in "Guys and Dolls".

I've helped in Salvation Army soup kitchens - and yes, they did say a grace before eating; and pamphlets were available if desired - but I NEVER saw any pressure of any kind