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I like the pluralism of modernity it doesn't threaten me or my faith. And if one's faith is dependent on being reinforced in every aspect of other people's lives, then it is a rather insecure faith, don't you think?

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Andrew Sullivan
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 10
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