by Rachel Powell I just saw a clip of the Equality Ride visit to Oral Roberts University on the 10:00 news here in Tulsa. It lasted a whole of what I’m sure was 18 seconds, mentioned that ORU had a policy that discriminated against gays and lesbians, and informed viewers that "at least seven were […]
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A Day to Reflect
by Dawn Davridge Hello all, Okay, so we spent today on the bus driving from Memphis TN to Tulsa OK. Not exactly a thrilling day but for me this was particularly tough because of several things, the first being that I have pneumonia. Not exactly the fun thing to get on a bus ride where […]
Why We Must Look For a New Church Home
While Amy Gage’s Sept. 10 Seeker’s Diary "The courage to leave — or to stay" hit home with me, it doesn’t speak to the reason a person leaves a faith community. Sometimes it is not the lack of courage but the fear of losing the very faith you hold dear. It is the fear of […]
Soulforce Asks You to Remember Our LGBTQ Families in Katrina Relief Efforts
Please give as you are able to help those in need. Our hearts go out to all those who have suffered unimaginable loss due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Though we are all connected and part of the same human family, the reality is that our LGBTQ brothers and sisters can have unique legal […]
Stand UP Speak OUT: We are the Solution
Bush is not the problem, and Bush is not the answer. We are the problem and we are the answer. Why? During his inaugural address, Bush said, "Liberty will come to those who love it!" I see that as our challenge. Do you love liberty? How much? Are you prepared to stand up, speak out, […]
An Urgent and Personal Message from Mel and Gary Concerning the Tsunami Disaster
December 30, 2004 Friends of Soulforce, This is a personal and urgent message from Gary and me to the people of Soulforce. This message was to send you our best wishes for a Happy New Year and our sincere thanks for your support of Soulforce in 2004. However, on December 26 we knew the content […]