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I'm not. I don't – I don't dislike anybody. Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world. But my faith is based on what I believe the scripture says, and that's the way I read the Scripture.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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I always want to listen to people and receive good criticism, but I just don't have to answer to them I have to answer to God.
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