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Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:40 PM

Published 11/05/2009 by USA Today


Should Christians apologize to gays and other 'outcasts?'

Evangelists Craig Gross and Jason Harper went to the Atlanta Pride Festival (held Halloween weekend) not to chastise gays and lesbians but to apologize to them.

They handed out bracelets that said "We're sorry." For what?

Gross explains: "We came to simply say we are sorry...

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Gross explains: "We came to simply say we are sorry for the way people in religious circles have attacked gay people and caused them to feel like outcasts. The Jesus that we believe in does not discriminate. He loves all people – no matter who they are or what they have done."
Should Christians apologize to gays and other 'outcasts?' [USA Today - 11/05/2009]

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