From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG American Airlines Letter Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 23:22:14 -0500 (EST) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 3 congregations, 6 religious organizations and 38 clergy from 13 faiths and denominations. If you are in the general Philadelphia area and represent a congregation or religious organization or are clergy, let us know if you want to be added - all faiths are welcome. We will also be happy to help start similar organizations in other areas. March 13, 1997 Mr. Rick Cirillo Global Sales Manager for the Gay and Lesbian Community American Airlines 700 DFW Business Center MD 1302 DFW Airport, TX 75261 Dear Mr. Cirillo: We felt that you should know that the anti-gay messages being sent to American Airlines by Concerned Women for America and other right-wing religious organizations reflect the sentiment of the members of those groups and not of the larger community of faith. We are always pleased when any organization makes an effort to treat sexual minorities with the same basic respect that others take for granted. Concerned Women for America specializes in demoralization campaigns against corporations and non- profit organizations which are working for equality in a diverse society. American Airlines is in excellent company and should feel honored for having attracted their wrath. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators -- Interfaith Working Group Religious organizations, congregations iwg@libertynet.org and clergy supporting gay rights, http://www.libertynet.org/~iwg/ reproductive freedom, and the 215-235-3050 separation of church and state.