From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Boston Herald Matthew Shepard Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 00:32:53 -0400 (EDT) October 20, 1998 The Boston Herald 1 Herald Square Boston, MA 02106-2096 Dear Editors: We were appalled by Joe Fitzgerald's comments about reactions to Matthew Shepard's murder, especially his mislabeling a simple campaign for equality as the "militant gay agenda." The truth is that there are many people of faith who support full legal and religious recognition of the equality of sexual minorities and their families, people who stand with those who are systematically oppressed, speak out against violence and discrimination, and counter Mr. Fitzgerald's blatant stereotyping. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter went out on IWG letterhead listing 15 congregations and organizations and 59 clergy from 16 religious traditions. 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. -- 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.