Date: Fri, 08 Oct 1999 01:03:33 -0400 From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Holland Michigan anti-discrimination letter October 7,1999 Holland Sentinel 54 W. 8th St. Holland, MI 49423 Dear Editors: In response to Bob Campbell's October 5 letter, we can only give thanks that we live in a country where every person is free to believe or not believe as they see fit, and that every house of worship can be as welcoming as its members choose. There are very religious people from many traditions who do not see the enforcement of conformity as their spiritual duty. Many houses of worship welcome sexual minorities and their families. We also give thanks that we live in a country in which school policy is not determined by one possible interpretation of the seven Bible passages Campbell mentions. We are working for the day when every school makes an effort to teach every student in a safe and friendly environment regardless of religious belief, gender or sexual orientation. Sincerely, Barbara Lamond Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter was sent on IWG letterhead listing 17 congregations and religious organizations and 63 clergy from 16 religious traditions. Visit our web site to find out how you can help. -- Interfaith Working Group http://www.iwgonline.org iwg@iwgonline.org voice: 215-235-3050 fax: 215-232-0829