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Christianity is seen by more and more people as a negative message: anti gay, anti immigrant, anti abortion (as the only life issue), anti gay marriage, anti the Democratic party.

Richard Rohr

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Richard Rohr
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 20
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