Letter: ‘No condemnation’ of religious gays
Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 | 10:07 a.m.
In his letter, entitled, "Now, No Condemnation, The Rights of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Persons in Society and their Membership and Ministry in the Church," Sherry said, "When so many in our society would reject and exclude, it is critical that we of the United Church of Christ bear witness to the conviction that it is possible to be deeply faithful to the Bible, profoundly respectful of the historic faith of the church and of its sacraments, and at the same time support the full inclusion and participation of all God's children in the membership and ministry of the church.
"Likewise, there can be no compromise that all persons in this society must enjoy equal protection under the law."
We would all be better off if every religious organization were as welcoming, supportive and strident in supporting basic constitutional rights.
Barbara Purdom and Christopher Purdom, Interfaith Working Group Coordinators
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