Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 23:19:52 -0400 From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Jackson, MS Marriage letter April 22, 2000 Jackson Clarion-Ledger Box 40 Jackson, MS 39205 Dear Editors: In his April 18 letter, Charles Curcio suggests a standard for civil marriage and human reproduction that would only apply to or be recognized by a subset of Christians. It is fine to define religious marriage in such a fashion, but the constitution requires equal treatment for everyone under the law; there are no exceptions listed for religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Sincerely, Barbara Lamond Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter was sent on IWG letterhead listing 19 congregations and religious organizations and 65 clergy from 16 religious traditions. Visit our Religious Support for Equal Marriage Rights page: http://www.iwgonline.org/marriage/ -- Interfaith Working Group PO Box 11706 Philadelphia, PA 19101 http://www.iwgonline.org/ iwg@iwgonline.org voice: 215-235-3050 fax: 215-232-0829