From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Bradenton letter Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 00:15:48 -0500 (EST) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 3 congregations, 6 religious organizations and 37 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 4, 1997 The Bradenton Herald 401 13th St. West Bradenton, FL 33505 Dear Editors: We were appalled to read of the harassment and vandalism committed against the members and property of the Church of the Trinity Metropolitan Community Church. Religious intolerance has never led to good. We pray that the leaders of all the churches in the area will speak out against this behavior and visibly support their neighbors in need. In a country based on the principles of religious freedom, it is up to religious people and institutions to demonstrate that people with different opinions can live side by side in peace. 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.