Mission Statement: Soulforce, guided by the spirit of truth and empowered by the principles of relentless nonviolent resistance, works to end the religious and political oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people. Vision Statement: We seek freedom from religious and political oppression for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people. Core […]
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Soulforce Background
What is Soulforce?Soulforce began in 1998 and is named after Gandhi’s term "satyagraha", which means "truth force" or "soul force." Gandhi defined this as a plan of action that developed inner lives while working to transform society. These principles guide many nonviolent justice movements, including Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for racial equality. Soulforce is […]
A Soulforce Credo About My Adversary
If you believe the Soulforce Credo About My Adversary, (or if you are trying to believe it), print it. Sign it. I believe that my adversary is also a child of the Creator, that we are both members of the same human family, that we are sisters and brothers in need of reconciliation. I believe […]
Hotel Information for St. Louis
Soulforce has reserved a block of rooms at the Drury Plaza Hotel, Fourth & Market streets in downtown St. Louis (includes free breakfast and free local calls). Only "king" rooms are available. Call (314) 231-3003 or 1-800-378-7946 and say that you are with Soulforce. Check out the other hotels below. We encourage you to share […]
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 […]
St. Louis Photo Album: June 10, 2002
Soulforce training Hand-in-hand, we sing the songs of freedom during the Soulforce Institute Rev. Anita Hill of St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church addresses the Soulforce Institute David North leads Soulforcees in singing songs of freedom Youth gathered on the altar Saturday night with Youth Coordiantor Jake Reitan at the front right. Mel White introduces Mohandas Ghandi’s […]