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	Christian- bashing teacher loses case

Antara

5-4-2009 7:48 PM

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Interesting.

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5-5-2009 12:47 PM

Antara

I didn't realize gay-bashing was a word, and that bashing was owned only by a few. Thanks for clearing that up

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