In memory of
Peter Gomes
Harvard Minister, African American gay man, LGBT rights activist
May 22, 1942 - February 28, 2011
“Religious fundamentalism is dangerous because it cannot accept ambiguity and diversity and is therefore inherently intolerant. Such intolerance, in the name of virtue, is ruthless and uses political power to destroy what it cannot convert.”
~Peter Gomes
See the full obituary here in the New York Times
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Peter Gomes.(1942 2011) Gay ,African American Harvard Episcopal priest was able to leave these words with us before he died "Religious fundametalism is dangerous because it cannot accept ambiguity and diversity and is therefore inherently intolerant.Such intolerance. in the name of virtue,.is ruthlessnad uses political pwer to destroy what it cannot convert" I am 90,African American female educator and Donovan Scholar . I have known this for most of my and I could not have said it any better.I know he rest in Peace.
Yes. And Bless you Dear Necia!
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