From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Charleston letter Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 17:01:45 -0500 (EST) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 12 congregations and religious organizations and 50 clergy from 15 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. November 27, 1997 Charleston Daily Mail 1001 E. Virginia St. Charleston,WV 25301 In his November 17 letter Michael Roderick wonders what Michael Keach could possibly mean when he says, "Gays are blessed by God. Just ask the Catholic Church." He was probably referring to the pastoral letter "Always Our Children" produced by the U.S. Catholic Bishops. However, it is not necessary use just the Catholic Church as an example. Many religious organizations are even more vocal and positive in their support than the Bishops. Sexual orientation is one of the many issues on which there is a wide variety of opinion among people of faith. 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.