Many Churches Support Gay Rights


	Many Churches Support Gay Rights

chestnut501

5-29-2009 8:49 PM

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chestnut501 says:

Our church had very good experiences with Protestant clergy. Because we didn't have an actual church building of our own, we would have to go to other churches and ask if we could have our services there. The Pastors were great about it and would usually let us come in Sunday afternoons. Our problems would start when their church members found out about us. Most of them were ok with our being there but it only takes one loudmouth who thinks it's all about them to make it bad for everyone.

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