From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Orlando Letter Date: Thu, 10 Jul 1997 23:04:20 -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 10, 1997 Orlando Sentinel 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 Dear Editors: We appreciated the diverse and balanced July 5 article about Christianity and sexual orientation. Unfortunately, the piece concentrated on passages usually cited by those who are opposed to same-gender sexual relationships, neglecting the strength of the arguments of those who support gender neutrality. Many Christians feel that this position is amply supported by the social justice message of the Bible, especially by Christ, as well as by specific passages such as Galatians 3:28, which is a favorite of many Christians: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." 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.