From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Lincoln NE ex-gay discrimination letter Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 20:11:08 -0400 (EDT) August 15, 1998 Lincoln Journal Star Box 81689 Lincoln, NE 68501 Dear Editors: Nobody is questioning Gordon Opp's freedom to choose his own sexual behavior or his own attractions, to whatever extent that is possible (letter, August 9). The national ad campaign does raise many questions: Is it correct to portray non-heterosexual behavior as a pathology? Can anyone claim that the only correct choice is heterosexuality? Should one's ability and right to choose limit one's legal protections? It is significant that the ads are sponsored by organizations that oppose constitutional rights and freedoms for sexual minorities. Unless Exodus dissociates itself from these organizations and supports equal treatment for all people regardless of sexual orientation, it is unreasonable to claim that those objecting to ads for Exodus are trying to stifle personal choice. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter went out on IWG letterhead listing 16 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. From aubrey@wolfenet.com Wed Aug 26 08:28:44 1998 Received: from scaup.prod.itd.earthlink.net (scaup.prod.itd.earthlink.net [207.217.120.49]) by qrd.rdrop.com (8.8.5/8.8.5) with ESMTP id IAA01609 for ; Wed, 26 Aug 1998 08:28:43 -0700 (PDT) Received: from office (sdn-ar-002waseatP274.dialsprint.net [168.191.238.75]) by scaup.prod.itd.earthlink.net (8.8.7/8.8.5) with SMTP id IAA10576; Wed, 26 Aug 1998 08:27:59 -0700 (PDT) Message-Id: <2.2.32.19980826152719.006957fc@proxy> X-Sender: aubrey@proxy X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Pro Version 2.2 (32) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 08:27:19 -0700 To: aubrey@wolfenet.com From: Eros Publishing Subject: Press Release FETISH GAZETTE an occasional newsletter about fetish (and other) activities at BEYOND THE EDGE CAFE 703 E. PIKE SEATTLE, WA 98122 206-325-6829 ladysun@eskimo.com www.powerotic.com/BTE/ A WOMEN'S CROSS DRESSING PLAY PARTY benefitting the Lesbian Cancer Project W S Ms Leather 1998, Eileen Fix, will be hosting a Women's Cross Dressing Play Party on Friday, August 28. All Women are encouraged to come in drag, whatever that means to you. Plan to arrive before 11pm to witness the "floor show" the amazing (albeit silly) GLAMOUR makeover of Artemis! When: Friday, August 28th from 9pm-3am Where: Moist & Meaty, in W Seattle Cost: $7.50 + $2.50 optional donation to the Lesbian Cancer Project space is limited so make reservations now call 206 292 8764 Please help make this a fabulous event by attending and telling your friends. PANSEXUAL PLAY PARTY, SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 AT BTE Beyond the Edge Cafe will be hosting our monthly play party this coming Sunday. Cost is $15, which includes dinner and play. The evening starts at 6:00 PM and goes until at least midnight. If you are interested in attending and haven't attended a Sunday party before please e-mail Allena at ladysun@eskimo.com. If you have attended Sunday parties in the past and plan to attend this one, please RSVP to the cafe or Allena. BTE UNIVERSITY TO START IN SEPTEMBER Starting September 11, Beyond the Edge Cafe will be presenting classes for both beginners and advanced players on the second and fourth Fridays prior to our Friday Night Fetish Parties. The classes on the second Friday will be geared towards those of you who are new to BDSM or those looking for a new skill. The classes on the fourth Friday will be more advanced and feature some of our more unique kinks. Both classes are open to all members of the community, no matter what you perceive your skill level to be. In an upcoming mailing we will include a curriculum and the requirements to receive a BTEU Certificate of Completion. Some of the upcoming classes being considered are Flogging 101, Caning 101, Spanking 101, Bondage 101 and 201, Electricity, Medical Toys, and Poly Relationships, to name a few. Our first class will be dungeon Etiquette and Negotiations. (see following article) We are still looking for ideas and instructors for workshops. If you have any suggestions or feel competent to teach a particular class, please let us know. DUNGEON ETIQUETTE AND NEGOTIATIONS Join us for our first BTEU Class on Friday September 11. Allena will share her knowledge of dungeon etiquette and give some pointers on negotiations. She will discuss the differences between private, semi-private and public play parties and their special etiquette requirements. She will also present ideas to make your own private party successful. Through two skits she will illustrate how not to act at a play party and also how not to negotiate with a prospective partner. The class starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. Please be there on time. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share information. UPCOMING EVENTS AT BEYOND THE EDGE September 1, Tuesday The Women's Welcoming Committee. A meeting for all women interested in BDSM. Especially geared for women new to the community. WWC meets upstairs the first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 2, Wednesday SPECTRUM A discussion group for all female-born, male identified persons. SPECTRUM meets the first Wednesday of every month. 7:00 PM September 4, Friday SSMUT (Seattle Sado-Masochism Unabashed Talk) Join us for Seattle's newest roundtable discussion group. 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM September 8, Tuesday The Men's Welcoming Committee. A meeting for all men interested in BDSM. Especially geared for men new to the community. The MWC meets upstairs the second Tuesday of every month. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 11 BTE University Dungeon Etiquette and Negotiations 101 Join us for our newest event. Workshops preceding the Friday Night Fetish Parties. $3 to $5 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 11 Friday Fetish Night. Join us for another night of play. $5.00 9:30 PM to 1:30 PM September 22, Tuesday No Safeword Writer's Group. This group of aspiring (and sometimes perspiring) writers meet each month. If you have work that you want to share bring ten or so copies. 6:30 PM until ? free September 23, Wednesday F to M Support Group 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 24, Thursday Heather Alexander Celtic Musician with an attitude! No Cover 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM September 25 BTE University To Be Announced Join us for our newest event. Workshops preceding the Friday Night Fetish Parties. $3 to $5 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 25 Friday Fetish Night. Join us for another night of play. $5.00 9:30 PM to 1:30 PM September 27, Sunday Private Women Only Play Party. Dinner and Play for $15. Call Allena for more information. 6:00 PM until Midnight Every Thursday we host a "twisted twelve step" for our friends in recovery. 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Every Saturday Night we hold our Fetish Dinners from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Reservations recommended. Call the cafe for more information. Every Saturday Night from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM we have Fetish Night. $8.00 (new expanded play space) Call the cafe for more information. Beyond The Edge Cafe also caters, both in-house and on site. Try out our "Breakfast in Bed For As Many Can Fit in a Bed" catering special. We have space for rent, for both meetings and play. Call the cafe for more information. OUR WEBPAGE is www.powerotic.com/BTE/ E-mail to ladysun@eskimo.com http://www.wolfenet.com/~aubrey/aubrey.htm