From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Tennessean letter Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 23:18:10 -0400 (EDT) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 10 congregations and religious organizations and 39 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. May 6, 1997 Mr. Tim Chavez The Tennessean 1100 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 Dear Mr. Chavez: Thank you for your column regarding the the letters you received in response to your comments on sexual minorities. We hope you realize that there are many congregations that do not have to "hate the sin and love the sinner" because they do not believe that same- gender relationships are inherently sinful or less moral than mixed-gender relationships. Within virtually every religion in America there are houses of worship, clergy and religious organizations who welcome and affirm gays, lesbians and bisexuals and their families. 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.