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I am a pastor, and I teach and preach the Bible to my congregation every week. But the Bible is not a manufacturer's handbook. Neither is it a science textbook nor a guidebook for public policy.

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Adam Hamilton
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: July 12
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