March 20, 2003 The day the war began. Dear Soulforce Supporters, This is a grave time for our nation and the world and we mourn the lives that this war will eliminate, the families this war will destroy, and the nations this war will devastate. No one has any idea how far the ripple effects […]
Nonviolence
Soulforce Anti-War Stance
In the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the principles of non-violence, Soulforce has joined with the ELCA, the National Council of Churches, PAX Christi USA, Sojourners, the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, and many others in the "Win Without War Coalition." You can find out more about it at www.winwithoutwarus.org Read our Peace […]
Arun Gandhi to Lead Training in Principles of Nonviolence
"Soulforce Institute for Nonviolent Change" and "24 Hours of Justice" to take place in St. Louis during the Southern Baptist Convention, June 2002 Soulforce Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseContact: Laura Montgomery RuttCell: 717-278-0592email: soulforcemedia@aol.com (Laguna Beach, CA) – Soulforce, an interfaith movement committed to ending spiritual violence perpetuated by religious policies and teachings against gay, lesbian, […]
Tips for Follow Up Calls to Media
Media contacts should be called approximately one week after mailing the press packet. Goals of the initial follow up call: To make a quick initial introduction (make sure you quickly mention your affiliation with Soulforce and the Soulforce purpose) To make sure they got the packet and/or had a chance to look at it To […]
Soulforce Pledge to Nonviolence
Take The Pledge to Nonviolence — print and sign. The Pledge to NonviolenceOriginally written by Martin Luther King, Jr.Modified by Soulforce, Inc. 2003 As I prepare for this direct action, I will meditate regularly on the life and teachings of Gandhi and King and other truth-seekers. I will remember that the nonviolent movement seeks justice […]
The Original 17 Step Journey: Step 4
With the Rev. Dr. Mel White"SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND SOULFORCE…" Another Gay Man Is Murdered"Until the day when he was beaten to death and burned, Billy Jack Gaither, 39, lived with his disabled parents in their white clapboard house, tending to their needs, cooking dinner and cleaning up, singing in the choir of his Baptist church. […]