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My own early crusade for same-sex marriage, for example, is now mainstream gay politics. It wasn't when I started.

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Andrew Sullivan
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 10
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I believe that there are moments in sex that are so awesome that they actually reflect God.
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I do not believe that the truth can ever be in conflict with God.
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I think a lot of people are afraid the truth is in conflict with God. And are unable to let go and let the truth of the world.
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I think very few people are gay. I'm a two-percenter myself.
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