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‘Faith In America’ Calls for Repeal of DADT

Faith in America, Inc., an advocacy organization fighting to end "bigotry disguised as religious truth" toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons, is calling for an immediate repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", and the passage of the Military Readiness Enhancement Act (HR1246)through Congress. The press release, issued on October 23rd by the organizations executive director Jimmy Creech went on to say, "General Peter Pace recently declared homosexuality to be “immoral,” based on his religious upbringing. Such misguided denunciations in the name of God are not new. In the past, slavery and racial segregation were said to be “ordained by God” and women were denied equality with men because “God made them to be man’s helpmate, not man’s equal.” The Bible, it was claimed, said so." "[This]is a powerful statement just released by "Faith in America" and Jimmy Creech regarding the repeal of DA/DT," said retired Army Colonel Paul Dodd, a member of SLDN's Military Advisory Council. "I am extremely grateful to Jimmy and his wonderful organization for issuing this statement, and for their bold and courageous initiatives on behalf of the entire lgbt community." You can read more about Faith In America and their efforts on their website here. -Jason Knight

Labels: don't ask don't tell, faith in america, hr 1246, take action

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10-30-07