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“That's what they do in Europe. You go down to the city hall and you become legally connected. You have a civil union there. Then, if you're religious, you go down to the church, and the church blesses the union. That gets the problem solved.”

Quote by Tony Campolo

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Tony Campolo is an American pastor and public speaker known for his inspiring speeches and advocacy for social justice. Born on February 25, 1935, he holds honorary doctorates from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary in New York. Campolo has had a wide-ranging impact in the religious and social sectors, with his writings and speeches inspiring countless individuals, particularly in the areas of social justice and religious faith. more

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