From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Charlotte Observer letter Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 20:48:56 -0400 (EDT) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 9 congregations and 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. April 6, 1997 The Charlotte Observer PO Box 2138 Charlotte, NC 28233 Dear Editors: We have been consistently impressed with your coverage of the arts funding debate over the last few weeks, especially in your effort to discuss the religious motivations of those on both sides. We have also been impressed by the many people of Charlotte who have been willing to stand up and express their faith-based ideals despite unpopularity of their views in the community of faith and charges that they are acting on nothing but a desire to be politically correct. 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.