Update: Soulforce to Visit to Liberty University
October 1, 2008 by James Hipps · Leave a Comment
As recently reported:
Despite ending up in handcuffs back in 2006, gay rights activists with the group Soulforce are planning another visit to Liberty University (web) . Their goal is to promote acceptance and inclusion at several faith-based campuses, but plans for this year’s Equality Ride stop at LU are still in the works. Soulforce leaders say police arrested a total of 24 people after going on campus unwelcome.
This week, they’re hoping leaders at Liberty change their mind. Katie Higgins, Soulforce - “We have been told by Liberty Police that we are not welcome on campus and that’s a message from the Chancellor. But we still go with the faith that his mind will change.” After all, Liberty allowed them on campus back in 2005. Higgins - “There was an entire day of productive dialogue and that’s what we are hoping for again.”
Chancellor Jerry Falwell junior says he’s not commenting about the visit. LU students we spoke with say they are open to talking with the activists. LU Student - “I don’t agree with homosexuality and I think it’s a reprehensible act in itself, but I try my best to let people know I care about them.” LU Student - “We don’t accept being gay, that’s a sin. But we also need to show them love and kindness.”
Read more of this article at gay-religion.blogspot.com, and read more on Jerry Fawell and how he managed to make millions on his advocacy of hate by clicking here.
The Soulforce 2008 Equality Ride, a nationwide bus tour that promotes acceptance for gays and lesbians on Christian college campuses, will start this year’s tour with a Wednesday visit to Liberty University — the first time the group will be allowed on campus.
In 2006, more than 20 Equality Ride activists were arrested for attempting to enter Liberty’s campus to donate gay-affirming Christian books to the library.
