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“But do you really think that’s typical? Are ay minister?”

“There ht be some new people ould actually come because of it Because we are open to diversity I think young people ht be attracted to that”

“We ays, but what about the normal people? Won’t they stay away?”

“Normal people,” Ian muttered Fortunately, someone in the room had the same reaction

“Normal people?” she said

“You knohat I mean, the families with kids”

“At least they’re discreet They’re not in your face about it”

“Discreet,” Paul repeated What an aord

“I’ cerehter’s baptism, and he was supportive whento support hiiven to this coo over this”

“Me too If he wanted us to know, he’d tell us Otherwise, it’s none of our business”

“I’usting?” It was a“Itabout the minister of our church How could anyone be in favor of keeping him?”

“I’m with you The Bible says it’s a sin He’s supposed to be the minister Would we keep him if he committed another sin?”

“Like what? Not honoring his father and mother?”

“It’s not just that he’s gay He’s fooling around with a kid”

“Come on, Mike,” Paul said “Tell us what you think”