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When I took over from my father, he came from the Southern Baptist background, and back 40-50 years ago, there was a lot more of that.I don't believe - maybe it was for a time. But I don't have it in my heart to condemn people. I'm there to encourage them.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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