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Repent Campaign

We are continuing the Repent Campaign this December by asking you, our members, to participate in dialogue with Fundamentalist thought leaders. First, we need you to vote on the Fundamentalists you think most deserve our attention right now in this political moment. We have a range of people, from anti-choice activists to those supporting racist interventions in the politics of other countries. We have worked with, challenged, and shown up for dialogue with many on the list.
Second, we need you to submit your story. The 12 winners of the vote will receive a parcel including your stories and Soulforce resources this December. As they take stock of this year, we want them to remember the voices of LGBTQ people in all our complex identities and visions of justice.
And third, we need you to donate this holiday season. End of year giving is a tradition for many, and we hope that you will consider how we use the power of personal story, the bravery of Soulforce and our allies to address Fundamentalists, and the need for continuing education and outreach.


Thanks for Voting!


We asked you to name who among Fundamentalists you think are most powerful and important to work with. Here are the results in order of number of votes:

  • 1. Rev. Dr. Rick warren
  • 2. Jim Daly of Focus on the Family
  • 3. Rev. Joel Osteen
  • 4. Dr. Alveda King
  • 5. Alan Chambers of Exodus
  • 6. Lou Engle of the International House of Prayer
  • 7. Maggie Gallagher of the National Organization for Marriage
  • 8. Bishop T.D. Jakes
  • 9. Dr. Julie Hamilton of NARTH
  • 10. Pastor Bill Hybels
  • 11. Christopher Yuan, and Ex-Gay Movement Leader
  • 12. Bishop Eddie Long

Now submit your story to be included in our holiday packages to the winners!

Submit Your Story
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What would you tell any or all of the Fundamentalist thought leaders in the U.S. if you could sit in a room with them? What is your vision of LGBTQ justice? What is your story as an LGBTQ or allied person?

This is your chance to have a voice and articulate what reconciliation feels like for you. We encourage nonviolent language and a spirit of creating community with your words.



Deadline December 10th.







Donate
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Can you make a donation today to support the Repent Campaign? Soulforce is committed to relentlessly reaching out to and standing firm on our commitment to dialogue and change. A donation of $100 will cover the printing, resources, and shipping to each of the 12 winners in of the vote. Thank you for supporting Soulforce in going where other organizations do not go and having the conversations no one else will.

Make your gift by December 31st!







Vote, submit your story, or make a donation of $25 or more and receive an entry for each in our Ipad Mini 32Gig WITH Otterbox Cover Giveaway on December 15th! For each gift of $25 received online or in our office by December 12th, you will be entered in the drawing. For example, a gift of $200 equals 8 entries!

Soulforce is committed to freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people from religious and political oppression through relentless nonviolent resistance. As we enter our second decade of work, we invite you to join our movement.

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Why Religion?

We recognize that oppression is most often rooted in religious belief and ideologies of power in which women, people of color and non-gender conforming (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer) people are subjugated and subjected to the violence of exclusion.  You will find us most often in dialogue with religious leaders, denominations and institutions who discriminate in polity, policy or practice.  We are committed to decriminalization of sexual minorities by all church and state sanctioned organizations worldwide.

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