Soulforce, a gay activist group, describe themselves as:
… 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.
They haven’t been our biggest fans, by far, over the years. Yet, in an Open Letter to Jan and Paul Crouch (TBN) by Soulforce Founder Mel White, on February 5th, stated:
It isn’t just the “liberal media” who are condemning the bill. In mid-November, Exodus International, the ministry that promises to assist homosexuals in overcoming homosexuality, warned, “If homosexual behavior and knowledge of such behavior is criminalized and prosecuted, as proposed in this bill, church and ministry leaders will be unable to assist hurting men, women and youth who might otherwise seek help in addressing this personal issue.” While Soulforce does not agree with Exodus that lesbian and gay people need to be “cured,” we wholeheartedly agree with their position on this hateful bill.
Finding areas of agreement is great. Especially in regard to this “odious” bill.
Now, if Mr. White would stop misrepresenting us as trying to “cure” gay and lesbian people it would be even better. It is grammatically incorrect to put quotes around the word “cure” in their statement. We don’t ever say that word or believe that is what the Ministry of Exodus is about.
The Soulforce letter is seeking to not only influence Jan and Paul Crouch, they want Matthew Crouch, Joyce Meyer, Andrew Wommack, Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Joel Osteen, T.D. Jakes, and Franklin Graham to join in on condemning the bill. It would be wonderful if these leaders took such an action. Whether it is in response to the Soulforce letter or simply out of their own good conscience, it would be a good thing to do.
MORE:
President Obama & Secretary Clinton Speak Out Against “Odious” Ugandan Bill
New York Times Picks up Uganda Story
Rick Warren Graciously and Strongly Denounces Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Rachel Maddow vs. Richard Cohen – Interview Review & Missing the Point About Uganda
Rachel Maddow, Uganda and Me – Guest Post by Don Schmierer
Don Schmierer Added to Letter Opposing Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Charisma News Online Picks Up Ugandan Story
Exodus International Sends Letter Opposing Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Martin Ssempa Should Renounce Support for Proposed Ugandan Criminalization of Homosexuality
Ugandan Government Poised to Harshly Prosecute Homosexuals
PLUS:
Dr. Warren Throckmorton has started a Facebook group as a central point for news and information on the subject.
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