Episcopalians: Bishops can bless same-sex unions


	Episcopalians: Bishops can bless same-sex unions

wiccantexan

7-17-2009 8:20 PM

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7-18-2009 1:22 PM

ratilfar

And we should bless the Episcopalians in turn!

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