Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN) recently got Dr Charles Stanley to decide to not accept an award he was going to receive for his support of Israel by the Jewish National Fund:
- Decrying Stanley's "sordid history of virulent homophobic statements and actions," the Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN) led a campaign to get JNF to change its mind on bestowing Stanley with its Tree of Life award, which was to be given to him for his support for Israel by the JNF's Atlanta chapter on Thursday, Israel's independence day.
- "We respect Dr. Charles Stanley's decision," said Rebecca Stapel-Wax, executive director of Atlanta-based SOJOURN, on Tuesday. "We are so grateful for the strong support of hundreds of people across the country. We look forward to a productive dialogue with JNF in the coming weeks and building our relationship together to support the local Jewish and LGBTQ communities and Israel." [Charles Stanley Won't Accept Award Because Jews Accuse Him of Homophobia]
