Civil Rights Group Divided Over Gay Marriage


	Civil Rights Group Divided Over Gay Marriage

debbyski

7-12-2009 6:37 PM

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debbyski says:

It's discouraging at the least to think that a group of people denied their civil rights would also want to silence someone who speaks to the truth, but not surprising.

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7-12-2009 10:57 PM

Richclips777

Religion and politics make for strange bedfellows and they'll both tell you that they've got your best interests in mind.

7-13-2009 3:20 PM

David Hughes

Christian Leadership!?

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