The list of those lining up in opposition to The Response, the day of prayer and fasting for our nation that Texas Governor Rick Perry called for in Houston’s Reliant Stadium this Saturday, is growing:
–The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) Texans Against Hate is organizing a statewide protest against The Response, calling The Response “anti-gay.”
— The “Freedom From Religion Foundation”, a coalition of atheists and agnostics, filed suit earlier this month, to prevent The Response from taking place, because they claim it is a violation of the separation of church and state. “The answers forAmerica’s problems won’t be found on our knees or in heaven, but by using our brains, our reason and in compassionate action,” said Dan Barker, a co-director of the foundation.
–The Houston Clergy Council published a letter June 13th opposing The Response. The letter said they oppose the rally because it is only for those who will pray in Jesus’ name, and does not include Hindus, Muslims, etc. — and because the American Family Association, which is co-sponsoring the event, is intolerant of gays & lesbians, and has spoken stridently against Muslims. The Council’s letter was signed by pastors of several Unitarian Universalist churches, among others, and by pastors bearing the first names Becky, Lori, Beth & Ginny, among others.
Ya know … sometimes you can figure out where you should stand on an issue, just by looking at who is standing on each side. Looking at the list of those who are opposing The Response only confirms my previous opinion.
Yep; I’m going!
shawnethomas 