Announcing "FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO"
A Documentary Film by Daniel Karslake

Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? The provocative, entertaining documentary, “For the Bible Tells Me So”, addresses these questions and more.

The recipient of nine honors, including the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival, this film brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture.

It makes the case that religious anti-gay bias is based almost solely upon significant misinterpretations of the Bible. Through the experiences of five very normal, Christian, American families, including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member.

Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, HarvardÂ’s Reverend Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, the film offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity.

SEVERAL FREE Public Screenings in Central Iowa:

March 15, 2008, 7:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church , 1800 Bell Ave. , Des Moines

April 3, 2008, 7 p.m.

Smith Chapel, Simpson College, Clinton & Buxton St., Indianola

April 5, 2008, 7:30 p.m.

Waveland Hall Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ,
4126 Ingersoll Ave. , Des Moines

April 11, 12, or 13, (date and time to be announced soon) Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave., Des Moines

May 5, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Parents Hall in the Olmstead Center, Drake University,
25th & University Ave.

Des Moines (with appearance by film director, Daniel Karslake).
Discussion opportunities to follow at some screenings.

Sponsored or Endorsed by: Crossroads United Church of Christ, First Unitarian Church of Des Moines -- Interweave and Social Action Committees, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, Joint GLBT Caucus of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, LGBT Community Center of Central Iowa, Marriage Equality Iowa, Methodist Federation for Social Action – Iowa Chapter, One-Iowa, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ – Board of Christian Social Action, Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa, Social Ministries Task Force/ Des Moines Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church USA, Trinity United Methodist Church, and Westminster Presbyterian Church -- Gay Lesbian Straight Affirmation Group.