Soulforce Symposium speaker William Meyer prepared a short article reflecting upon his time at the event. You can read it on our blog: https://soulforceactionarchives.org/blogs/william-meyer-reflecting-on-soulforce-symposium-philadelphia-2010
Archives for November 2010
10 Anti-Gay Myths Debunked
"Ever since born-again singer and orange juice pitchwoman Anita Bryant helped kick off the contemporary anti-gay movement more than 30 years ago, hard-line elements of the religious right have been searching for ways to demonize homosexuals — or, at a minimum, to find arguments that will prevent their normalization in society. For the former Florida […]
November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance
We set aside time today to honor our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings who have been brutally murdered, injured, harassed, and driven to suicide. We ask that you take time to take the following pledge:I commit to supporting transgender and gender-nonconforming youth by making a commitment to: Not use gender-biased language or transphobic slurs. Not assume […]
US Catholic Bishop Elections Signal Continued Targeting of Gay, Transgender People
This message is the property of the organization issuing the release as noted on the document. If you have any questions please notify the contact person on the document. US Catholic Bishop Elections Signal Continued Targeting of Gay, Transgender People http://www.dignityusa.org/content/us-catholic-bishop-elections-signal-continued-targeting-gay-transgender-people Statement of Equally Blessed, November 16, 2010 Contact: Marianne Duddy-Burke 617-669-7810 The leaders of […]
Dr. Cindi Love to attend UN Human Rights Consultation
Dr. Cindi Love, Executive Director of Soulforce will attend 2nd LGBTI/SOGI HUMAN RIGHTS CONSULTATION DECEMBER 13th, 2010 at the United Nations. The task force will further its work in countering the homophobia that is quickly spreading throughout the world, particularly in regions like Africa and the Middle East and explore more opportunities to raise religious […]
Soulforce to table and present at Minnesota Out Campus Conference
Soulforce will be presenting at the upcoming Minnesota Out Campus Conference (MOCC). Over 500 college age students are expected to attend from 4 states. Soulforce will present a workshop covering principles of Non-Violence Resistance, as well as working within faith communities to affirm LGBTQ identities. Presenting the Soulforce material will be Equality Ride Alum Amanda […]