From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Greensboro Letter Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 22:58:09 -0400 (EDT) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 10 congregations and religious organizations and 42 clergy from 14 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. July 14, 1997 Greensboro News & Record PO Box 20848 Greensboro, NC 27420 Dear Editors: We agree with Matthew Falcone's July 19 letter. Criticizing all Christians (or all members of any group) for the statements made even by a majority of that group is not right. People can be classified in many ways, but each person should be treated as an individual, not just as a member of one subculture. Unfortunately, many Christians bring this on themselves by claiming to speak for all Christians, or, even worse, for all of the world's great religions. Mr. Falcone does not aid his own cause when he speaks of a "homosexual lifestyle" (whatever that is). If Americans spent more time learning about each other's beliefs and getting to know each other as real people we might be less inclined to unquestioningly accept and repeat stereotypes. 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.