From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Sacramento CA marriage letter Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 19:15:50 -0400 (EDT) July 16, 1999 Sacramento Bee PO Box 15779 Sacramento, CA 95813 Dear Editors: Julio C. Calderon's July 10 letter could have been more accurately headlined: "Voting against marriage" (rather than for marriage). The issue before the people of California is whether all families will be treated equally under the law, not just those that appear to adhere to some religious definitions. Of course, that question is already covered by the First Amendment. But since the issue is being put to a vote, we certainly hope Californians will vote for marriage, for families, for existing families, and for families not yet formed, regardless of the gender of the consenting adults. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter went out on IWG letterhead listing 17 congregations and organizations and 67 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. Support our work: wear an IWG shirt! http://www.libertynet.org/iwg/clothes.html