From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Inquirer Values Action Team letter Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 23:28:28 -0400 (EDT) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 12 congregations and organizations and 56 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. May 15, 1998 The Philadelphia Inquirer PO Box 8263 Phila., PA 19101 Dear Editors: We were extremely alarmed to read that a Congressional "Values Action Team" has been formed to work with Religious Right leaders to help implement their agenda for America. It is not appropriate for Congress to pander to organizations with theological agendas. The Religious Right is not trying to win equal rights for themselves and others; they are interested in restricting or abolishing many of the rights that most of us take completely for granted. We cannot preserve these rights unless everyone participates in the political process. 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. Sunday, May 31, 4 pm, First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, 21st and Walnut Marching in the Light benefit concert http://www.libertynet.org/iwg/concert.html