From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Art and Understanding, Orientation, Choice, Conformity Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 22:49:50 -0400 (EDT) June 19, 1999 Art & Understanding 25 Monroe St. Suite 205 Albany, NY 12210-2743 Dear Editors: Thank you for publishing Patricia Nell Warren's "The Right to Identify." Although we think that Ms. Warren is overstating the case for the fluidity of sexual orientation, we do agree on her main point: that when it comes to respect, basic civil rights, and equal treatment under the law, whether people can change or not really doesn't matter. If people want to change, they ought to be allowed to change. But if they can change, that doesn't mean they should be forced to change. And if they can't change, they certainly shouldn't be forced to pretend to conform. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter went out on IWG letterhead listing 17 congregations and organizations and 65 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. -- Interfaith Working Group Religious organizations, congregations http://www.libertynet.org/iwg and clergy supporting gay rights, iwg@libertynet.org reproductive freedom, and the voice: 215-235-3050 fax: 232-0829 separation of church and state.