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“Fundamentalist Christianity is not just a threat to lesbians and gays, but to all Americans who cherish democracy and the rights and protections guaranteed us by the U.S. constitution.”

Quote by Mel White

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Mel White, born on July 26, 1940, is an American clergyman with a significant influence in the religious community, particularly known for his support of the LGBTQ+ community. more

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“Jerry Falwell turned gay bashing into a very successful art form.... the first fundamentalist to exploit the fear and loathing of homosexuals to raise hundreds of millions of dollars and add millions of new donors to his mailing list.”

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