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- REFLECTNS OM A CLOSETED GAY PASTOR
- THEY LIVED A 'DOUBLE LIFE' FOR S. NOW, THE GAY ELRS ARE TELLG THEIR STORI.
REFLECTNS OM A CLOSETED GAY PASTOR
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