Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 23:43:14 -0400 From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Milwaukee Lutheran Same-gender blessing letter May 16, 2000 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Box 371 Milwaukee, WI, 53201-0371 Dear Editors: Contrary to the views expressed by David Popelier in his May 9 letter, we believe that the Milwaukee Synod has helped the reputation of Lutherans, Christianity, and religion in general, and that their decision to allow the blessings of same-gender couples is a step in the right direction which is consistent with the themes of love and justice found in many religions, including Christianity. 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