From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Moline Illinois, Wogaman/IRD/Church/State Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 23:13:38 -0500 (EST) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 12 congregations and organizations and 53 clergy from 15 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. February 10, 1998 The Daily Dispatch 1720 5th Avenue Moline, IL 61265 Dear Editors: We were fascinated by Dorwin Cornell's February 5 letter, which rehashed a very old Cal Thomas column about the Rev. Philip Wogaman. Thomas' column was based on a report from the Institute for Religion and Democracy, an organization which works to undermine support for progressive religious ideas and spread discord among the mainline Protestant denominations. Mr. Cornell added his own warnings about the effects of "false religious doctrine and perverted moral standards," and their effect on governmental structure and policies. In a nation which has a constitutional guarantee of religious liberty, exactly who is going to determine what constitutes false religious doctrine? From his comments indicating his obvious displeasure over increased religious support for sexual minorities, it is obvious that Mr. Cornell does not trust the American people to decide for themselves. 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.