Monthly Archives: April 2007

Gay activists barred from Patrick Henry

Posted on April 18, 2007 by David

Sheriff Simpson is now trying to justify the massive show of armed force with a statement about “internet chat” suggesting that “more confrontational groups” might suddenly appear. We breathlessly await details, as he certainly can’t be referencing PFLAG. At least … Continue reading →

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Soulforce Riders – A Testimonial and Thank you

Posted on April 16, 2007 by David

The following is a testimonial sent to fellow Congregants of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun by Welcoming Committee Chair Joy Cobb. She has graciously allowed us to publish it here. By now many of you have read the newspapers … Continue reading →

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Massive resistance

Posted on April 16, 2007 by David

This error in judgment will end up, as it should, causing embarrassment to those responsible and those who are making excuses for them. Leesburg Today April 16, 2007 By Martha S. Baine, Waterford I have written to Gov. Tim Kaine … Continue reading →

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No room for dialogue

Posted on April 15, 2007 by David

This is a video posted by Equality Rider Matt Hill Comer, documenting the vigil at Patrick Henry College and the reasons for the visit. Students who are being “prepared to lead the nation and shape the culture” could benefit from … Continue reading →

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Dereliction of duty?

Posted on April 13, 2007 by David

There is much to say about the Soulforce Equality Ride visit to Patrick Henry College, and it will all be said in time. One thing, however, merits some immediate and thoughtful questioning. It was impossible for anyone to miss the … Continue reading →

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Differing Views May Collide At Patrick Henry College

Posted on April 11, 2007 by David

Update: Patrick Henry College has dispatched a couple of their professional apologists (one at least seems to have some sort of cozy arrangement involving mutual promotion) to ask “why the mean gay activists won’t leave the poor private Christian college … Continue reading →

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Patrick Henry “on lockdown?”

Posted on April 10, 2007 by David

This is just remarkable – a Patrick Henry College student left the following comment on our press release about the Soulforce Equality Ride: Hi – I AM a PHC student, I found this article through google alerts about my school. … Continue reading →

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