Rev. William G. Sinkford, UUA President
An Open Letter to Unitarian Universalists Regarding 2008 Marriage/Family Ballot Initiatives
November 6, 2008
From Rev. William G. Sinkford
President, Unitarian Universalist Association
Dear Friends:
Thousands of you worked tirelessly to promote equality during the long months leading up to Tuesday’s elections. I want to take this opportunity to thank you and to honor your efforts to defeat divisive ballot measures in California, Florida, Arizona, and Arkansas. This work was—and remains—profoundly important, in spite of disappointing results at the polls. Please know that your work was not in vain.
I know that your hearts are heavy, because mine is, too. We are all saddened by the setbacks to family and marriage rights. We empathize with bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people and their allies in these four states and beyond. The defeats are hard, but I truly believe that they are temporary.
Our faith community will continue to fight for marriage equality for all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. We will continue to offer steadfast and passionate support for all bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people. And we will continue to defend the rights of all committed couples to marry and to extend loving family environments to children in need.
Marriage equality will one day be a reality throughout the country. As we mourn our recent losses, we also renew our commitment to education, advocacy, and love. In spite of the setbacks, we are making progress, one state at a time. Justice is knocking, and our work is helping to open a very heavy door.
Our patience, passion, and determination will carry us through the disappointments. We will continue to stand on the side of love. And we will win, because love will win.
In faith,
Bill Sinkford
For more information contact obgltc @ uua.org.
Last updated on Thursday, November 6, 2008.
