by Chris Hubble On April 3rd, 2001, a Texas jury sentenced 17-year-old Jon Paul Marsh to 70 years in prison for killing Nathan Mayoral, a 14-year-old friend and intimate companion. When questioned by police, Marsh related how his religious upbringing condemned homosexuality and described himself as an “abomination”. Marsh, who had been in “therapy”, felt […]
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Soulforce Message from Jimmy Creech, November 4, 2004
Dear Friends, The reelection of George W. Bush and the passage of constitutional marriage amendments in eleven states is sobering, if not depressing. Religious fundamentalism is the big winner. Truth, equality, compassion, freedom, and diversity are the losers. A large majority of US citizens has affirmed the political momentum toward U.S. military and ideological domination […]
Coming Out ่ A Moral Duty for Gays in America
I recently read a short, albeit controversial, religious book – one in which the author declined the opportunity to mention God or even make reference to a higher power. This narrative gave the account of a beautiful young orphan girl who got involved with a group of women sexual partners providing services for one man. […]
Marriage Sermon by Rev. Don Southworth, Unitarian Universalist Minister in Atlanta
By The Power Vested In Me, I Now Pronounce…By Don SouthworthNWUUCSeptember 28, 2003 I promise to love and care for you,Through times of joy and times of sorrow,To rejoice when you are happy,And grieve when you suffer,To share your interests,And hopes for the future,To try to understand you,Even when I do not agree,To do all […]
Soulforce Responds to Pat Robertson’s Prayer Campaign and Encourages "Active" Participation to Ensure Equality for All People
Press Release, July 17, 2003For Immediate ReleaseContact: Laura Montgomery RuttCell 717-278-0592 email:Laura@soulforce.org On Monday, July 14, 2003, televangelist Pat Robertson launched a campaign to encourage his audience to pray for the early retirement of several Supreme Court justices. This “prayer offensive” is in response to the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court overturning […]
Cincinnati Clergy Letter to the Editor in Support of Rev. Steven Van Kuiken
March 31, 2003 Dear Editor: In the past year, the congregation of Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church (Cincinnati, Ohio), and their pastor, the Reverend Stephen Van Kuiken, have struggled with the Presbyterian Church (USA). On April 8, 2003, the Reverend Van Kuiken will appear in church court to face charges that he violated church law by […]