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“I thought that coming out was going to be the end of my religious life but actually it was the beginning. Because it only afterwards that I could be honest about who I was, what I wanted, how I understood spirituality.”

Quote by Jay Michaelson

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Jay Michaelson is an American writer born in 1971. His work spans across various fields including religion, gender, law, and literature. Michaelson is known for his profound insights into religious diversity and gender identity. more

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