From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Chicago Tribune Letter Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 23:44:29 -0400 (EDT) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 10 congregations and religious organizations and 41 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. June 2, 1997 The Chicago Tribune 435 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 Dear Editor: Thank you for Steve Kloehn's extensive report on the difficulties currently being faced by the Presbyterian Church (USA). It has become increasingly obvious that Amendment B supporters who are now shocked at the negative reaction that the vote has received have failed to understand the strength of theological conviction and sense of moral justice which drives those who are supportive of the lives and rights of sexual minorities both inside and outside of the church. 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.