Tag Archives: Soulforce Equality Ride

A season of sin

I fear that this will prove to be premature given the looming election season, but has anyone else been taken aback by the number of big, honking lies told by local anti-gay activists so far this year? In just the … Continue reading

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Open dialogue would “embarrass” PHC

This is the flyer that Patrick Henry College officials were handing out to the media on April 12. As you can see from the bolded text, the administration of PHC was more interested in falsely maligning Equality Loudoun than in … Continue reading

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Quite a contrast

Not only have other Christian colleges (like Messiah College in Grantham, PA) managed to welcome the Equality Riders for dialogue without compromising their scriptural beliefs, the Riders are also being honored for their service to the cause of mutual understanding … Continue reading

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Gay activists barred from Patrick Henry

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

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

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

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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